[misc.kids] Birth Climax

tif@lambda.UUCP (Barbara Charles) (10/16/86)

>I seem to recall - it was more than 10 years ago - that the instructor in
>our LaMaze-type pre-birth class stated that some women experience an orgasm
>during birth because of the pressure exerted on these nerves. I was at least
>surprised, even doubtful. But how would I (dad-to-be) know?

>Moms - any comments?

I'm a Bradley childbirth instructor and Yes, your Lamaze teacher told you
correctly.  They call it a birth climax.  If you want more info, read
"Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way" by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg.  If I
remember to bring in my book tommorrow, I'll post it.

Barbara Charles
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