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SUDDEN BIRTH

NCJ Number
26360
Date Published
Unknown
Length
0 pages
Annotation
FILM GIVING POLICE OFFICERS INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EMERGENCY DELIVERY OF A BABY.
Abstract
THE FILM, FIRST OF ALL, STRESSES THE NEED FOR THE OFFICER TO REMAIN CALM. THE OFFICER IS INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR HIM TO DO IS TO JUST RECEIVE THE CHILD WHEN IT IS BORN. INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN ON SUPPORTING THE BABY, RECEIVING AND PRESERVING THE PLACENTA, AND CLEANING THE BABY'S MOUTH.