Birth Of The Lamaze Method

You've probably heard of the Lamaze birthing method - the special breathing and relaxation techniques that are intended to ease pain in the delivery room (and decrease the dependence on drugs). Lamaze, a French physician, developed his method after observing the breathing techniques practiced by Soviet women preparing for delivery. This amazing film goes to the original source - the history of psychosomatic treatment, hypnotic suggestion, and "shock and counter shock", portrayed in this film with all the sensationalism of faith-healing.