Contact CTBN, Fathers-To-Be & BOLD Austin for event and ticket information.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30 PM (CT)
Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash or checks. Call 512.633.5449 with any questions on the day of the show.
What would happen if women were taught to enjoy birth rather than endure it?
In answering that question, Orgasmic Birth poses the ultimate challenge to our cultural myths.
Filmmaker Debra Pascali-Bonaro reveals a revolutionary approach to birth that is statistically safer and healthier for both mother and child than the birthing and delivery methods that are standard in many parts of the world today.
The viewer becomes an intimate part of the birth stories of 11 women who said YES to this journey. Each is shown laboring undisturbed in a free, sensuous, joyous moment.
The evocative score for the film was created by John McDowell, composer of the score for the Oscar-winning documentary Born Into Brothels, with additional composition by Sabina Sciubba of the group Brazilian Girls.
With commentary by Dr. Christiane Northrup, Ina May Gaskin, Austin's own Robbie Davis-Floyd, PhD, and Carrie Contey, PhD, and other experts in the field . . . and stunning moments of women in the ecstatic release of childbirth.
Following the film, we will have a panel discussion featuring:
Robbie Davie-Floyd, PhD
Carrie Contey, PhD
Patrick Houser
Illysa Foster, CPM, LM
Jessica Maguire, PhD
Rima Star
Richard Reed
The Central Texas Birth Network and BOLD Austin welcomes and thanks Patrick Houser of Fathers-To-Be for bringing this film screening to Austin. Fathers-To-Be is an organization in the United Kingdom that supports new and expectant fathers through reinforcing their relationship with themselves, their partners, their babies, and the healthcare professionals caring for them. In addition, Fathers-To-Be also provides educational opportunities for professionals who serve men during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Central Texas Birth Network and Fathers-To-Be.
About the Central Texas Birth Network
The CTBN is a nonprofit
organization that supports Mother-Friendly Childbirth. Its purpose is
to provide educational opportunites and resources to families of
Central Texas regarding pregnancy, birth, and gentle parenting. The
Network features a member-based directory of professionals who provide
services and products to expecting mothers and families. Visit CTBN at
www.centexbirthnetwork.org.
About Fathers-To-Be
Fathers-To-Be is a UK-based organization that offers revolutionary programs in antenatal education for men and birthcare professionals. It brings together leading
edge research about the nature of the father/child relationship and the
power of intention. Learn more about Fathers-To-Be at www.fatherstobe.org.
About BOLDAUSTIN
Birth On Labor Day is...
*a global movement to make maternity care mother-friendly.
*grassroots
events that use the arts to get communities to educate themselves,
speak their truth and take action on maternity care issues.
*an
awareness-raising and fundraising opportunity for groups, organizations
and individuals to support mother-initiated dialogue and solutions to
maternity care.
To BE BOLD locally, visit www.boldinaustin.org, and join our yahoo group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boldinaustin/
Visit www.boldaction.org for worldwide BOLD events.
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