Childbirth in a British Hospital in the 1950's. Archive film 9541

Childbirth at Queen Charlotte 's Hospital. What to expect and each procedure leading up to the birth itself 1950's. Mrs Smith arrives in an ambulance, she's is checked in, she has her pubic hair shaved and is given a blanket bath. She has her highly polished fingernails cut so she doesn't scratch herself or any of the nursing team ! She is given an enema. The birth is explained to practical medical terms using a model. Full childbirth in close up