"Giving Birth & Being Born" Video about childbirth   description reviews trailer go to: "midwives"   „Giving Birth and Being Born“ is a film about the physiology of childbirth by Karin Berghammer (midwife and filmmaker). It was produced in cooperation with Prof.Dr. Regine Ahner and Prof.Dr.Peter Husslein, the chairman of the Department of ObGyn, University Hospital, Vienna, Austria, and aims at sensitizing both health care professionals and patients to currently available obstetric methods and to provide targeted and state-of-the-art education and information on various aspects of labor and delivery. The first part sheds light on the psychological and emotional aspects of the birthing process, depicting the subjective experience of childbirth using impressionistic and emotional images. The second part is devoted to the physiology of childbirth, guiding the viewer through the process of birthing using scientific texts, 3D-animation, and real-life scenes. How does the baby navigate its passage from the womb, through the mother’s pelvis, and out into the world? Which techniques can be employed to facilitate the natural process of birth? In what way can the mother-to-be and her partner contribute to a smooth and enjoyable birth-experience? What is the precise role of the assisting staff? Advantages and potential drawbacks of different birthing positions. What takes place when the newborn draws its first breath? The new family. In gaining a better understanding of the various processes involved in childbirth, expecting parents are enabled to come to terms with their unfounded anxieties and fears. Each birth is as unique as the individual being born.