Name: Chrissy
Location: United States

Non-working mom of two girls under two years old. I'm always on the look-out for new activities to engage my daughters in. Here you'll find some of the activities that we've enjoyed together. Have any suggestions for toddler fun? I'd love to hear from you! Email me at chrissy(at)toddlebits (dot)com.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Oh, Sure. I Had an Orgasm Too When I Was Giving Birth.

Well it wasn't really an orgasm, per se...but you probably couldn't tell it by listening to me. There were a lot of, "Oh, God"s and "Ahh ahh"s.

I gave birth naturally and was seduced by the notion of an orgasmic birth, which I read about in our childbirth bible, Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way.

Such bliss. Ending ones pregnancy in the same way it began. If only 'twer twu.

While I was not so lucky as to experience this Heavenly gift, there are plenty of women who have brought their babies into this world while cheering "O". (I know, sounds a lot like cheerio, but there are only so many ways to say "orgasm" so bear with me).

A new documentary, Orgasmic Birth, is set to premier on May 16 in Prague China. For a little preview, visit the film's webpage or check out ABC's 20/20. According to Midwifery Today, 20/20 will air its piece on May 16 as well, but I haven't seen confirmation of that on ABC's site. Just keep a look out.

And, if you have any tales of wild, passionate, birthing, by all means, share them here! On second thought, maybe just a nice comment saying that you too are intrigued by this notion and will happily visit the filmmaker's website would suffice.

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7 Comments:

At May 15, 2008 11:46 PM , Blogger Jenny said...

I am intrigued by this notion and will happily visit the filmmaker's website!

Seriously, it is interesting.

I had 2 epidurals with each kid (total of 4), so childbirth was pretty heavenly.

 
At May 16, 2008 10:37 AM , Blogger mah-meeee said...

it is very interesting. i've never heard of it before. but now that i'm done with kids, i guess i won't ever know...

however, i'm not sure if i want to do it without epidurals. i'm not that brave...

 
At May 16, 2008 11:08 AM , Blogger Our Green Nest said...

While I didn't have an orgasm during, I will say that I enjoyed it immensely which most think is crazy...I delivered my baby naturally with the birth attended by a midwife and it really was beautiful...can't wait to do it again! Another good doc to watch is "Birth as we know it" - very interesting - def an orgasmic birth on there!

 
At May 16, 2008 1:32 PM , Blogger just jamie said...

Nuh-uh. Guess that wouldn't apply for a C-Section.

 
At May 16, 2008 5:31 PM , Blogger Michie said...

Orgasmic birth sounds like some kind of oxymoron to me.

 
At May 16, 2008 10:38 PM , Blogger Kellan said...

No - no orgasmic birthing tales here - UNFORTUNATELY!!

Have a good weekend - see you - Kellan

 
At June 23, 2008 12:11 AM , Blogger Karen_thrifty said...

Orgasmic birth? Seriously? It makes me wonder if the women are in such pain that no longer being in pain makes them feel all wonderful.

 

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