A NEW group dedicated to mothers, known as the Hastings Maternity Coalition, gathered in Kendall earlier this month.
A number of locals and group members were there to listen to Gavin Banks, the co-director of Face of Birth.
The documentary explores the importance of how, where and with whom mothers give birth.
The Kendall Community Hall was left in awe after the screening of the film.
“Everyone really enjoyed the movie and felt empowered by the positive messages of birth and labour,” Hastings Maternity Coalition member Melanie Robinson said.
The coalition is a community group that supports birth choices for local women.
“It is about funding projects which offer choices to women in the Hastings, and educating parents in the community about birth, labour and continued care during the post-natal period,” co-ordinator Leah Zvirzdinas said.
If you would like more information, email hmaternitycoalition@gmail.com or find them on Facebook.
