Film

Giving Birth

197659mDocumentary

Director: Julie Gustafson
Year: 1976

This documentary examines childbirth practices in the United States through four couples experiencing pregnancy and delivery. Each case presents a different approach to birth, ranging from high-technology hospital procedures to alternative methods such as Leboyer and midwife-assisted childbirth.

Top cast

Margaret Mead

Frédéric Leboyer

Gilbert Berat

Directed by

Julie Gustafson, John Reilly

Produced by

Julie Gustafson, John Reilly