Birth Rites (1977)

Birth Rites documents Julia Lauder giving birth at home surrounded by her family. Her film focuses on women’s agency during homebirth in contrast to some women’s experiences in a hospital setting. It shows the value of physical and psychological support during labour, and the importance of touch in establishing bonds with newborns directly after birth.

Released

1977-01-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

53 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Robina Rose