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Mother and Her Child

Vincent Paquette

1947 1 h 0 min

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This film follows a young couple from the time they suspect pregnancy to their child's first birthday. The value of good prenatal habits and medical care is emphasized. Good tips are also provided on day-to-day baby care.

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This film follows a young couple from the time they suspect pregnancy to their child's first birthday. The value of good prenatal habits and medical care is emphasized. Good tips are also provided on day-to-day baby care.

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Health and Medicine

Children and Youth

Food and Food Industries

Women

Families

All subjects

Credits

• director
  Vincent Paquette
  
• producer
  Vincent Paquette
  
  Donald Fraser
  
• script
  Edith Osberg
  
• camera
  Grant Crabtree
  
• sound
  Joseph Champagne
  
• editing
  Helen Lewis
  
• music
  Eugene Kash
  

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