Birth screening at Ettalong

Local birthing group The Birth Circle will host a film screening at Cinema Paradiso in Ettalong on September 4.

Group supporter Ms Helen Macnair said the screening was a great way to teach expectant mothers to enjoy the birthing process rather than endure it.

"Five years in the making, Orgasmic Birth challenges cultural myths by revealing the emotional, spiritual, and physical heights attainable through birth," Ms Macnair said.

"Viewers witness the passion of birth as 11 women have their babies in unhurried, non-medical settings (including hospital birth centres) where they feel supported and safe. "According to birthing experts who provide commentary in the film, a pleasurable birth that is allowed to take its time is an integral part of women's sexuality and a neglected human right.

"Women's health advocate Christiane Northrup observes in the film that people have been brainwashed to view birth not as a natural process but as an emergency waiting to happen.

"Yet birth is an everyday miracle that the body is well equipped to handle, given the proper setting and caregivers and ample time."

Ms Macnair said she would be recommending the film to participants of her pregnancy and pot natal yoga classes as well as other expectant and new mums.

The film will screen from 7pm followed by tea, coffee and cakes.

Tickets to the screening cost $12 and can be purchased by emailing thebirthcircle@gmail.com

Email, 22 Jul 2009 Helen Macnair, The Birth Circle