Podcast appearances and mentions of debra pascali bonaro

Ep 150 Description:  “Pleasure is not a luxury. It is not a distraction. It is a human right. And reclaiming it—in childbirth, in healthcare, in life—is a path toward healing,  well-being, and activism.” —Debra Pascali Bonaro   Our bodies are intricate landscapes of sensation, where hormones dance, nerves communicate, and physiological responses intertwine in ways we're only beginning to understand. And these same pathways that create sexual pleasure are remarkably active during childbirth, challenging centuries of medical narratives that have reduced this transformative moment to a clinical, painful procedure.  This week, Debra discusses her landmark article, Orgasmic Birth: The Anatomy of Pleasure in Childbirth, published in Frontiers in Global Women's Health Journal, delving into the science of orgasmic birth, systemic obstetric violence, reproductive justice, hormonal landscapes of pleasure, the anatomy of childbirth, cultural narratives of pain, bodily autonomy, and the transformative potential of reclaiming women's birthing experiences. Don't miss this groundbreaking episode!  

Ep 149 Description:  “Your birth is yours to shape— not in every detail as the baby has some too— but in energy, intention, and experience. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to be honored. You deserve a birth that reflects YOU, your power, your pleasure, and your love.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro  Birth isn't just a medical event—it's a deeply personal journey where you hold more power than you realize. What if your birth experience could be transformed from a clinical procedure to a profound, empowering moment of connection? Imagine stepping into your birth with confidence, clarity, and the ability to shape an experience that honors your deepest desires. Tune in as Debra breaks down the essential roadmap for creating personalized birth preferences, revealing how to communicate effectively with your healthcare team, understand your provider's practices, explore holistic approaches beyond medical interventions, and ultimately reclaim your birth as a sacred, intentional experience that reflects your unique vision of bringing new life into the world.   Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471  Episode Highlights: 00:50 Reflecting On Your Birth Desires 05:50 Know Your Provider's Practice Paradigm 11:43 Beyond Interventions — Creating Holistic Birth Preferences 15:57 Communication is Your Superpower 16:48 Your Birth is Yours to Shape     Resources: 

Ep 142 Description:  “Healing begins as you start honoring every aspect of your birth story and celebrate your wins. No one fails in birth. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper into that well of strength than you ever would have imagined prior. This is something to take pride in.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro   The notion that hospitals inherently rob birthing individuals of their autonomy and joy is a limiting belief that deserves to be challenged. The reality is that, with the right mindset and preparation, a hospital birth can also be a deeply empowering and transformative experience. Explore the powerful intersection between pleasure and hospital birth as Debra shares tips on preparing for the big day, setting the mood for your birth room, advocating for your needs, coping with labor sensations, and welcoming your baby with grace and power.    Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471  Episode Highlights: 01:53Tip #1- Preparing for the Big Day! 12:21 Tip #2- Setting the Mood for Your Birth Room 14:56 Tip #3- Advocating for Your Needs 17:58 Tip #4- Coping with Labor Sensations 22:01 Tip #5- Welcoming Your Baby   Resources: 

Ep 135 Description:  “Every birth is unique, so pleasure might look different for you than it does for someone else. The goal isn't to force a specific experience but to open yourself to the possibilities you.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro   Birth and sex— two deeply intertwined experiences that hold the power to transform lives. Embracing their connection unlocks a world of possibilities, from joyful labors to empowered deliveries. Yet, the taboos surrounding this bond often leave us disconnected from our innate abilities to birth with pleasure. Hence, this episode aims to unpack the profound links between birth and sex, exploring the role of hormones, the significance of sexual organs, and the transformative potential of incorporating pleasure into the birthing journey.  Tune in as Debra invites us to rewrite the narrative of childbirth!  Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471  Episode Highlights: 02:28 The Role of Hormones in Birth and Sex 06:31 The Role of Sexual Organs in Birth  09:43 Bringing Pleasure into Birth 14:54 Understanding Orgasmic Birth 17:38 Advocating for a Positive Birth Experience 19:37 Rewrite the Narrative of Birth!   Are you an expectant parent or doula or birth provider? We have a special FREE gift for you! Visit OrgasmicBirth.com/More to learn more!”   Introducing The Movie That's Changing How We   About Debra: Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra's latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother, and featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world. Debra Pascali-Bonaro is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative both of which promote safe, respectful childbirth maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians, and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Debra Pascali Bonaro has been featured on ABC's 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, and The UK Times as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world.    

Head's Up! We talk about Orgasms, Pleasure, Sex and more in this episode! It may be one you want to listen to with out little ears around! I am absolutely thrilled to welcome a special guest, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, an internationally recognized childbirth educator, doula, filmmaker, and the author of Orgasmic Birth. Debra is on a mission to transform the way we view birth—from something to be feared to something to be celebrated. She believes that birth can be powerful, intimate, and even pleasurable. Yes, you heard that right: birth can be pleasurable. In this episode, we'll explore what it means to have an "orgasmic birth," how to create an environment that supports a positive and empowering birth experience, and how to reframe the fear-based narratives so many of us have been taught about birth. Debra also shares practical tips for preparing your mind and body for labor, ways to strengthen the bond with your birth partner, and how to trust yourself and the process of birth.   Connect with Debra: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/ https://www.facebook.com/obirth https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 FREE Guide to you Big OBirth- https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-big-o/   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth Free 30 minute Birth Strategy Call with Aly- bit.ly/birthstrategy FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth Click to apply to be on the show!   Discount Codes: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "empoweredbirth"   10% off Homebirth Hub Preparation Course- PHP10        

In this empowering episode of The Nurture Hub Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Debra Pascali-Bonaro, a world-renowned childbirth educator, doula trainer, filmmaker, and author, to dive deep into the transformative power of birth. We explore how to reframe the narrative of childbirth from one of fear and pain to one of pleasure and empowerment. Debra shares her groundbreaking insights on orgasmic birth, the sacred and intimate nature of labor, and how embracing the mind-body connection can help parents transform their birth experience into one filled with joy, connection, and power. Debra also opens up about her inspiring journey as the Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret and Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative. Her passion for bringing comfort, love, and respect to birth shines through every moment of this conversation. If you're ready to embrace a new perspective on birth and discover how to turn pain into power, this episode is a must-listen! Connect with Debra Pascali-Bonaro: Website: www.debrapascalibonaro.com Instagram: @orgasmicbirth Tune in now to Episode 111 and be inspired to embrace birth in a whole new way! Don't forget to purchase the Journey to Birth Online course before the 1st of January to save as there will be a price rise from the original launch price of $197 + gst. Click below to sign up now and save https://www.belly2birth.com.au/hypnobirthing-online-course

Interlude Interlude Two: Debra Pascali-Bonaro This is our second interlude where we invite a guest who was in our film, to come and join us to discuss where life has taken them since the film. In this episode Jerusha Sutton, Zoe Naylor and Jo Hunter chat with the powerhouse that is Debra Pascali-Bonaro. Debra is a globally renowned speaker, filmmaker, author, doula trainer and host of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, where she breaks barriers and explores love, intimacy, and pleasure in birth and parenting. Debra is a mother, grandmother, and sought-after expert featured in parenting publications, documentaries, and media outlets worldwide. Amongst many other things Debra directed the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret and co-authored the book Orgasmic Birth: Your guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth. She also leads the transformative Eat Pray Doula Retreats in Bali each year with Midwife Robin Lim. We had such an inspiring catch up with Debra and we could've listened to her talk for hours. She shares with us her personal journey to birth work and advocacy and her experiences creating Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret documentary. Debra offers invaluable insights into ways we can shift the mainstream narrative around birth and change traditional views by offering the concept that birth can be a pleasurable experience. We also chat about her important work around the International Childbirth Initiative, her DONA International birth and postpartum doula training work, along with how she and Robin Lim together inspire doulas, midwives and birth professionals worldwide to support and embrace the power of birth through their Eat Pray Doula Retreats in Bali. Debra has been supporting birthing women and people for over 40 years and her deep commitment to improving maternal health and education shines through with warmth and love in this episode. Enjoy. Links Debra Pacali-BonaroWebsite: www.debrapascalibonaro.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debrapascalibonaro Birth TimeWebsite: www.birthtime.worldInstagram: www.instagram.com/birthtimeworldFacebook: www.facebook.com/birthtimeworld Jerusha SuttonWebsite: www.jerusha.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/jerushasuttonFacebook: www.facebook.com/jerushasuttonphotography Jo HunterWebsite: www.midwifejo.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/midwifejohunterFacebook: www.facebook.com/kaftanmama Zoe NaylorWebsite: www.kaftanmama.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kaftanmamaFacebook: www.facebook.com/kaftanmama BIRTH TIME GIFT CARD: www.birthtime.world/watch-nowTHE HANDBOOK: www.birthtime.world/the-handbookMERCH: www.birthtime.world/shop Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Thanks for listening, we appreciate every single one of you.

Dans cet épisode, je vous emmène explorer un sujet encore tabou mais fascinant : la stimulation clitoridienne et le plaisir sexuel pendant le travail comme moyens naturels pour gérer la douleur de l'accouchement. En m'appuyant sur des études scientifiques, des témoignages de femmes et des travaux de sages-femmes, je vous explique comment cette approche peu conventionnelle peut non seulement réduire la douleur, mais aussi accélérer le travail.À travers des exemples concrets, comme la BD de Gayelle, qui raconte comment elle a utilisé le massage clitoridien pour soulager la douleur lors de son accouchement à domicile, on découvre que cette technique permet de se détendre, de mieux gérer les contractions et parfois même de vivre des moments de plaisir intense. En effet, le documentaire Orgasmic Birth, réalisé par Debra Pascali-Bonaro, ainsi que le livre Naissance Orgasmique , illustrent bien ce phénomène.Dans notre culture, l'accouchement est souvent déconnecté de la sexualité. Pourtant, des experts comme Michel Odent parlent du "cocktail d'hormones" (ocytocine, endorphine, adrénaline) libéré pendant l'accouchement, qui ressemble beaucoup à celui libéré lors d'un orgasme. Pourquoi ne pas tirer parti de ce processus naturel pour rendre le travail moins douloureux, voire extatique ?Je vous invite à découvrir ces ressources (liens dans la description) :La BD de Gayelle : Le clitoris, oublié de l'accouchement : https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=788091814727189&set=pcb.788092328060471Épisode 102 de Sage Femme Authentique https://smartlink.ausha.co/sage-femme-authentique/naissance-instinctive-deconnecter-le-neocortexLe documentaire et le livre Orgasmic Birth https://mubi.com/fr/be/films/orgasmic-birth et https://www.fr.fnac.be/a13401134/Debra-Pascali-Bonaro-Naissance-orgasmiquele compte instagram de coquillages et clitoris dont est issus la vignette de cet épisode et qui est le compte d'une créatrice extraordinaire https://www.instagram.com/coquillagesetclitoris/Si cet épisode vous a interpellé, partagez vos expériences avec moi, que ce soit sur Instagram ou par email. Vos témoignages sont précieux pour briser ces tabous et ouvrir la discussion sur des approches alternatives à la gestion de la douleur pendant l'accouchement.Liens vers les profils de médias sociaux- mail :melyssa@sagefemmeautetique.com- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sage_femme_authentique/?hl=fr- La Bulle Maison de Naissance :- Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/labulle.mdn- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/labulle.mdn/?hl=fr- Site Web : www.la-bulle.beHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Laura @tribucrulinaire vient nous partager son cheminement de sa grossesse intuitive et son enfantement en autonomie avec son compagnon . Cet épisode à été enregistré le 9 juin 2023 voici les ressources de l'épisode: -Instagram : Le compte de Laura @tribucrulinaire Body painting @ritual.belly Céline, sa doula @reves_ailés Elisabeth @guerirlanaissance -Musique qui bouge : hilight tribe  https://youtu.be/1b3qLaKP08w?si=tw9Wc82oclKhLXlN -Livres:  « placenta le chakra oublié » de Robin Lim https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-constellines/boutiques/placenta-le-chakra-oublie «Naissance orgasmique » de Elizabeth Davis et Debra Pascali-Bonaro  https://www.cultura.com/p-naissance-orgasmique-vivre-une-naisssance-sure-et-satisfaisante-9782490050697.html « Les besoins essentiels d'une femme qui accouche » de Ruth Ehrhardt  https://www.librairie-permaculturelle.fr/naissance/639-livret-les-besoins-essentiels-d-une-femme-qui-accouche-ruth-ehrhardt.html « Sans couche, c'est la liberté » d'Ingrid Bauer sur l'hygiène naturelle infantile  https://www.librairie-permaculturelle.fr/parentalite/1158-livre-sans-couches-c-est-la-liberte-a-la-redecouverte-de-l-hygiene-naturelle-du-bebe-bauer-ingrid.html -Podcasts : Physiologie+intuition https://alchimieinterieure.co/episode/laura/ Pachamama le podcast  https://pachamama.lepodcast.fr/episode-13-enfantement-libre-yourte-et-maternite-roots-avec-laura -Texte de loi:  « La naissance de l'enfant sera déclarée par le père, ou, à défaut du père, par les docteurs en médecine ou en chirurgie, sages-femmes, officiers de santé ou autres personnes qui auront assisté à l'accouchement ; et lorsque la mère sera accouchée hors de son domicile, par la personne chez qui elle sera accouchée. L'acte de naissance sera rédigé immédiatement. » https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000006421023 -boutique produit post natale :  @mellune_off https://mellune.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaamNkBNnnVdruH4cbe0Gm1a-J41FpVxq4dFqY4zSyR3ivIEMjaXukmVwD0_aem_byjPBjKfAuYic6tc2Zp-xQ Je m'appelle Charlotte Ordoux ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @charlotte_doulacoeur ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , doula , autrice du livre jeunesse en cours de création @naitre_mammifere et j'ai l'honneur de vous offrir ce podcast. Pour me soutenir, je vous invite à partager cet épisode, à le commenter et à contribuer en vous rendant sur ma page tipeee https://fr.tipeee.com/recits-ocytocyques/ #recitsocytociques #recitdenaissancepositif #ana #naitrealamaison #doula #enfantementlibre

Send us a textLet us explore the profound realms of birth and death with Debra Pascali Bonaro. In this episode, of our new series, 'Life and Death,' delving into the significant moments that define our existence. Debra recounts her journey, inspired by her great-grandmother's home birth stories, to becoming a renowned childbirth educator and founder of Orgasmic Birth. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into the power of storytelling, the necessity of addressing birth trauma, and the integral role of pleasure in the birthing process. Debra's wisdom provides a transformative perspective on approaching both birth and death with greater openness, joy, and support.Key Takeaways:The power of birth stories: Learn how sharing birth experiences can shape future generations and create a more positive narrative around childbirth.Confronting fear and embracing pleasure: Discover how to navigate fear and anxiety surrounding birth while harnessing the power of pleasure for a more positive birthing experience.Healing from birth trauma: Understand the impact of postpartum depression and birth trauma, and gain insights into healing and preparing for future births.The connection between life and death: Explore the profound relationship between the beginning and end of life, and how embracing both can enrich our overall experience.Why Listen?If you're interested in understanding the transformative power of birth, seeking support for your own journey, or simply curious about the human experience, this episode is for you. Debra's wisdom and passion are contagious, and her insights will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.Connect with Debra: Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/OrgasmicBirth1Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orgasmic-birth/id1622649772Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/obirthTwitter: https://x.com/orgasmicbirthHere is the new podcast AP Intro Just says "buy the book on Amazon!"Support the showConnect with me in the following ways:catcaldwellmyers@gmail.comwww.catcaldwellmyers.com@catcaldwellmyers@adventureparadoxThe Adventure Paradox Podcast Page (Fb)

Dr. Rebecca Dekker's joined by Debra Pascali-Bonaro, host of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, to explore the connections between love, intimacy, and childbirth. A world-renowned speaker and doula trainer, and the creative force behind the documentary "Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret," Debra shares her origins into the world of childbirth education and her groundbreaking work. Debra and Dr. Dekker delve into how intimacy can enhance the birthing experience by promoting relaxation, reducing fear, and allowing for a more joyous and fulfilling labor. Learn how the power of pleasure and joy can transform the birth experience, and hear compelling stories that challenge conventional perceptions of labor and delivery. Resources:  Learn about Debra's 5 Essential Tools to Enhance Pleasure Centered Birth here. Follow Debra on Instagram! For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Excited/intimidated/thrilled by the idea of an orgasmic birth? Me too. I spoke with orgasmic birth doula Debra Pascali-Bonaro about the dire need to put joy, love, and ecstasy back into the birth experience. Debra's journey centers around transgressing the medical system's authority on what birth should look like and instead encouraging women to let their own bodies and babies be the guide. The system isn't all bad, but it leads from pain and fear instead of uplifting the birth experience. This is deeply evident from how birth is managed in hospital rooms to the birthing language itself. Debra widens my understanding of an orgasmic birth to include not just a potential birthgasm, which can really help the baby come out, but also the experience of your baby being between worlds, first feeling your baby against your skin and looking in their eyes, and the many pleasurable moments in between. After all, birth is on the same continuum as sexuality. Pleasure keeps the hormones flowing. Debra emphasizes that we need to take the time for pleasure practices every day because we birth the way we live. Topics Covered:Putting joy, love, and ecstasy back into birthOrgasmic birth, the birthgasm, and all of the pleasureThe pleasure and pain of my own birth experienceSex and birth continuum Pregnancy is a time for healing and sexualityPleasure practicesShifting illness-based birth language to a more pleasureful oneResources Mentioned:DONA International: Doula training and doula certificationsOrgasmic Birth MovieGuest Info: Debra Pascali-Bonaro | websiteOrgasmic Birth | InstagramOrgasmic Birth | podcastFollow Me:Instagram: @afinehuman Shop Dame: dame.comThis podcast was produced by The Wave Podcasting

On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we are joined by Debra Pascali-Bonaro, a world-renowned inspirational speaker, host of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author.  Debra shares the secrets to experiencing more love and intimacy in birth and parenting. In this episode, we dive into the following:What is orgasmic birth?How to prepare for an orgasmic birthHow to reduce pain in labor and experience more pleasure How to promote oxytocin for a more blissful birth experienceStepping into your power in birth and postpartumHow partners can help contribute to supporting an orgasmic birthDon't forget to check out the blog postYou can find more about Debra's work at: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ And follow her on Instagram at @orgasmicbirthResources mentioned:>>  FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide>>  FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth>>  A Path to A Powerful Birth Class************************Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins 

Ep 100 Description:  “Birth and sex are transformative, intimate, and deserving of safe private spaces that honor the essence of the experience.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro   We welcome you to EPISODE 100!!    Our podcast has hit its pleasure peak as it reached its century mark all thanks to you, our dear listeners.    And what better way to celebrate this milestone than to reclaim birth as a natural and pleasurable experience with a heartwarming and insightful message from your host, Debra herself!  Societal conventions have long inhibited an open discussion of birth's inherent sexuality. However, when a woman's experience of her changing and birthing body is shrouded in silence rather than embraced as natural, she is deprived of cultivating an environment to honor birth's intimacy.   In this episode, Debra talks about transforming childbirth from a medicalized procedure to a natural, pleasurable experience by embracing its inherent connections to sexuality. Listen in as she discusses how physiological and psychological factors can either enhance pleasure and flow or diminish these experiences during both labor, delivery, and intimacy. Debra also shares mind-body techniques that can help women get "out of their head" and fully into their body, the role of embodiment practices, how to cultivate a safe space to honor birth's intimate nature, and challenging the societal norms that have stripped away acknowledgment of birth's sexual elements. The overall message emphasizes If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/    Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac  Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471  Episode Highlights: 00:50 Guess What? 06:27 Factors That Impact Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery 14:06 The Importance of Creating a Safe Space for Birth 19:48 Birth is Intimate and Sexy  

If you want to minimize sensations of pain and even move them into pleasure, this episode is for you! Debra Pascali-Bonaro and Adriana explore how you can bring more pleasure and joy into your birth, and why doing so can help you not only have a better experience, but also help support your birth physiology for a more flowing birth. Debra shares with Adriana a wide range of actionable suggestions on how to prepare during pregnancy, what to set in place and advocate for during birth, and ways to continue to show up–from a place of pleasure and joy–even if you need interventions or have a belly birth.Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULFAMILYALBUM APP - Download the app for free, wherever you get your apps! MY LIFE IN A BOOK - Get 10% off at MyLifeInABook.com with code BIRTHFULAQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our related interview on Pleasure & Joy During Birth and our episode on Connecting With Your Baby in Utero through Song. You can connect with Debra on Instagram @debrapascalibonaro. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code BIRTHFUL at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother's Day.* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, I've got a special treat for you guys! We are traveling back in time and re-airing the most popular episode in the history of this podcast.  I'm so excited to put this out again for you guys because I'm talking to Gail Tulley (full bio below) and she is such a wealth of knowledge! She is the founder of Spinning Babies, which talks about the physiology of your baby in the womb and the importance of creating as much space in the pelvis as possible.  In this episode, we talked about ample fetal positioning and why it's so important to consider which way the baby is facing and how flexed the head is. Gail makes all this really, really easy to understand. We also talked about exercises and movements, posterior babies, what to do when your baby is breech and so much more! Enjoy part one of this super informative episode on how to have an easier birth.   Want to birth without an epidural? Get our FREE Natural Birth Prep Pack to gain the confidence you need - because simply wanting it might not be enough!   Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!   Related Episodes and Resources Spinning Babies techniques and resources  Optimal Fetal Positioning book by Jean Sutton and Pauline Scott  Ina May Gaskin's book about orgasmic birth Debra Pascali-Bonaro's work on orgasmic birth   About Gail Tully Gail Tully is a Midwife, renowned author and educator and creator of the Spinning Babies® approach that has contributed to a paradigm shift in childbirth care around the world. In her home town of Minneapolis, USA, Gail has been coordinator and consultant to multiple well known Doula Programs and is a founding mother of the Childbirth Collective, one of the largest doula organizations in the USA.  Books by Gail Tully Breech Birth Quick Guide Spinning Babies® Quick Reference Belly Mapping® Workbook Videos by Gail Tully  Spinning Babies® Parent Class Daily Essentials (with Sarah Longacre of Blooma) Resolving Shoulder Dystocia  

Ep 96 Description:  “Preparing ahead is important as birth trauma often happens when the unexpected happens, and your voice and choice are not heard or honored.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro While many expectant parents envision an ideal birth experience, it's important to prepare for the possibility that things may not unfold as planned. Complications can arise that require medical intervention for the health and safety of the mother and baby. A caring provider will discuss all options to find the best solution. Having discussed preferences for interventions like cesarean birth ahead of time allows expectant parents' voices to still be heard and choices respected, even when flexibility is needed. An open and understanding perspective and support system can help ensure that however birth transpires, it is still a meaningful experience bringing new life into the world. Discover proven strategies to give your cesarean birth experience the love, care, and meaning you envision for welcoming your new baby into the world as your host, Debra, talks about how to positively prepare your mindset for the experience, discuss your preferences with your healthcare providers, and enhance the sensory aspects to allow delaying interventions. Plus learn how reflecting on your birth can help with processing and healing.   If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/    Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac  Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471  Episode Highlights: 03:56 Enhancing Childbirth Experience Through Sensory Details 08:02 Cesarean Birth Choices and Support 14:06 Birth and Postpartum Care for a Safe and Supported Experience  17:59 Planning a Gentle Cesarean Birth  

How can understanding and using your 'BRAINS' transform your childbirth experience into a positive and empowering journey?   In this insightful episode of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro enlightens listeners on the power of making informed decisions during childbirth. She introduces the 'BRAINS' acronym as a tool for expectant mothers and their support teams to navigate the myriad of choices and challenges that arise during birth. From exploring the benefits and risks of various birth interventions to trusting one's intuition and setting boundaries, Debra guides listeners through each letter of 'BRAINS', offering a comprehensive approach to achieving a pleasurable and positive birth experience.   In This Episode:   Learn the 'BRAINS' acronym as a decision-making tool. The importance of feeling seen and heard during childbirth. Empowering women to create orgasmic birth stories. The role of science in informing childbirth decisions. Stories illustrating the importance of respecting personal boundaries in childbirth. How to communicate needs and preferences effectively. Balancing medical advice with personal comfort and safety.   Key Takeaways:   Understanding the positive outcomes of each birthing option and intervention is crucial. It is vital to be aware of the potential risks associated with various birthing choices. Exploring a range of options in the birthing process, from natural methods to medical interventions, allows for a more personalized birth experience. Trusting the body that grows the baby can lead to powerful, intuitive decisions during childbirth. Honoring personal needs and boundaries, and understanding when to say no, or not now, is a key aspect of maintaining control over the birth experience. Ensuring safety and keeping the hormones of love and pleasure flowing are critical for a positive birth experience.     Key Quote:   "Birth is powerful and it may sound simple to ensure that you are respected, supported, and a part of decision-making. But it's not that easy." - Debra Pascali-Bonaro     Connect with Debra!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/     Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting     Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!    Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.   Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

In this transformative episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, host Debra Pascali-Bonaro explores the complex journey from childbirth trauma to empowering and pleasurable birth experiences with guest Moran Liviani. As a seasoned birth doula, Lamaze educator, hypnobirthing practitioner, and placenta encapsulation specialist, Moran offers valuable insights and personal reflections on overcoming past traumas, facing unconscious beliefs, and fostering a supportive environment for birth.     In This Episode:   Learn how Moran uncovered the patterns affecting women's births and why it's crucial to heal unresolved issues and traumas during pregnancy. Understand the importance of working with both the mother and her partner to dismantle fears and unhealthy beliefs, fostering a safe birthing environment. Moran shares the profound differences in her labor with her third child, painting a picture of growth and change. Discover how to follow Moran's work, engage with her content on social media, and benefit from her online private sessions. Debra highlights the enriching doula workshops available on orgasmicbirth.com, inviting you to learn and share your stories.   Key Takeaways:   Moran Liviani's personal journey from birth trauma to empowering birth experiences underlines the significance of addressing past traumas and unconscious beliefs to ensure a safe and positive childbirth. The crucial role of support systems in transforming birth experiences is highlighted, demonstrating that having a doula or a community of like-minded individuals can empower and normalize the birthing process for expectant mothers. Moran's transformation from a traumatic first birth to her subsequent empowered experiences emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts and valuing intuition when making birth-related decisions. The discussion between Moran and Debra sheds light on the psychological components of childbirth, showcasing that mental preparation and working through personal triggers can profoundly influence the labor experience. The episode encapsulates the ideology that every birth comes with a lesson and that empowerment and pleasure in childbirth can lead to profound personal growth and increased confidence for the mother.       Key Quotes:   "Embracing your vulnerability can lead to the most orgasmic, powerful birthing experience." - Moran Liviani   "The moment you realize you're the protagonist of your birth story, everything changes." - Moran Liviani   "Parenting began the moment I chose to approach birth as a celebration of strength, not a trial of endurance." – Moran Liviani     Connect with Moran!   Website: www.2life.com.au Instagram: @2lifedoula Facebook: 2Life Doula       Connect with Debra!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/     Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting     Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!    Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.   Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.  

In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, acclaimed host Debra Pascali-Bonaro delves into the unspoken barriers surrounding pleasure and orgasmic birth. With deep insights on societal stigmas, the impact of cultural and religious beliefs, and the fear of misunderstanding, Debra presents a revolutionary approach to birthing—one that encompasses love, pleasure, and emotional well-being. Discover how embracing the concept of pleasure can lead to a transformative birthing experience, reduce fear and anxiety, enhance the mind-body connection, and foster a compassionate birthing environment. With firsthand accounts and expert perspectives, this episode challenges societal norms, uplifts the power of positive birthing experiences, and dares listeners to join the orgasmic birth evolution.   Don't miss this opportunity to journey toward a more inclusive, informed, and pleasurable approach to childbirth. Join Debra Pascali-Bonaro in this compelling narrative and unlock the secrets to a positive and orgasmic birth experience.     In This Episode:   - Emphasizing that pregnancy and childbirth are deeply transformative processes filled with emotions and sensations. - Discussing the importance of emotional well-being and feeling safe, respected, and empowered during birth. - Encouraging listeners to define orgasmic birth for themselves. - Explaining the concept of orgasmic birth as a birth in one's power, filled with moments of pleasure, love, intimacy, and the potential for a birthgasm. - Exploring societal stigmas and taboos around female pleasure and the difficulty in acknowledging orgasmic birth. - Highlighting the impact of medicalization, fear of misunderstanding, lack of education, and cultural and religious beliefs on discussions about pleasure and orgasmic birth. - Addressing the potential benefits of embracing orgasmic birth, including reducing fear and anxiety, enhancing the mind-body connection, and challenging societal norms and stigmas. - Discussing the role of pleasure and intimacy in preparing for a positive and transformative birthing experience. - Calling for a more inclusive and informed approach to childbirth, where pleasure, love, fear, challenges, and emotional well-being are openly discussed. - Encouraging listeners to join the revolution and be a part of the orgasmic birth evolution.     Key Takeaways:   Orgasmic birth is about feeling powerful, safe, respected, and includes moments of pleasure, love, and intimacy, with the possibility of experiencing a "birthgasm." Societal stigma, fear of misunderstanding, lack of education, and cultural & religious beliefs contribute to reluctance in embracing the concept of orgasmic birth. Embracing orgasmic birth can reduce fear and anxiety, enhance the mind-body connection, empower parents, challenge societal norms, and bring healing to past traumas. There's a need for a more inclusive and informed approach to childbirth, balancing medical interventions with a respectful and caring approach. It's important to prepare for orgasmic birth by developing a pleasure practice, enhancing communication, and expanding knowledge of sexuality, leading to an enhanced sexual life for new parents. Sharing valuable resources like the podcast with friends and care teams can open up discussions about preparing for birth.       Key Quotes:   "Orgasmic birth is possible. It's time to really add your voice and be a part of the orgasmic birth evolution." - Debra Pascali Bonaro   "People that prepare for an orgasmic birth feel more positive about their birth, about their bodies, and go into parenthood with this power." - Debra Pascali Bonaro       Connect with Debra!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/   Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting   Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!    Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.   Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

In what ways does providing unwavering, compassionate support can reshape the experiences of childbirth and parenting?   In this moving conversation, host Debra Pascali Bonaro explores the concept of community support during pregnancy and birth by interviewing Lori Cosgrove. Lori shares her poignant journey from trauma and healing to empowering the next generation.    Lori Cosgrove worked in event production and studied to become a birth doula along with her daughter Veda. She later attended the birth of her daughter, Hannah, drawing on her doula training to provide support during labor and delivery. Her story speaks to the ripple effects birth experiences can have—both painful and profound—across generations of families. In This Episode: The special experience of a mother/daughter duo taking a doula training workshop together How Lori used her doula skills to support her daughter Hannah during childbirth Hannah's relatively easy yet long labor, using positions and techniques learned in the doula workshop Lori's perspective as a mother, doula, and soon-to-be grandmother during her daughter's birth How serving as Hannah's doula helped heal Lori's feelings about her own traumatic birth experience The importance of the right mindset, terminology, and managing fears during pregnancy and birth How community support postpartum made a big difference in Hannah's transition to motherhood Why Lori believes everyone would benefit from doula training for birth, death, divorce, and more How voicing needs and feelings is crucial to receiving good support from others Key Takeaways: Mothers/daughters taking a doula training together can be a special bonding experience A doula's unconditional support helps create an empowering birth environment Working through one's birth trauma can come from supporting others in labor Terminology and mindset have a significant impact on the birthing experience Postpartum community support makes recovery and adjustment easier Doula skills apply meaningfully to all major transitional life events Communicating needs and emotions allows others to provide better care         Key Quotes: "I honestly think everyone should be a certified birth and death doula. There's a space for that supportive role, as our society can promote disconnection - through devices or modern isolation." - Lori Cosgrove   "I feel like there's a space for a doula in a divorce. I feel like there's a space for a doula in a new relationship. I feel like there's a space for a doula in a really busy home." - Lori Cosgrove   Connect with Debra! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/     Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting   Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!    Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.   Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

Discover the transformative power of pleasure in childbirth and parenting in this episode. Join host Debra Pascali Bonaro as she engages in a candid and enlightening conversation with Nicole Moore. Together, they explore how early life experiences can shape our perspectives on love, intimacy, and procreation, emphasizing that it's never too late to heal and rewrite our narratives. Nicole's journey, from embracing birth as a beautiful bounty to her profound work with the Birth Into Being Method, illustrates how cultivating pleasure can pave the way for an empowered pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, fostering a beautiful feedback loop with our children. Tune in now to gain insights on understanding your own imprints and finding the courage to assert yourself in this pivotal phase of life with Nicole Moore.   Nicole Moore is a Mother, gardener, performance artist, poet, and an outspoken, multi-passionate birth nerd. She has lived on and off-grid intentional community in the forest, by the sea, for the last 20 years, raising her kids and cultivating a deep trust in birth & life. Her mission is to help women and families know what is possible in birth, why it matters, and to help them access a blissful experience for themselves. (Along with all the associated gifts and side effects...) Nicole knows in her bones that birth can be beautiful because she is one of the ‘lucky' ones who had incredible undisturbed birth experiences. She draws on these memories or imprints every day of her Mothering life.    Nicole's lived experience of birth as beautiful, bountiful, and full of potential as a doorway to healing - along with her 15 years of work with birth imprints (via the Birth Into Being Method) confirms her beliefs in birth as a tool of conscious evolution.     In This Episode: Nicole's mission - helping women and families access a blissful experience for themselves Nicole draws on her own undisturbed birth experience to help others heal and create new imprints Birth Into Being Method - a set of processes and exercises to help understand yourself and clear inhibiting patterns from the past For pregnant women, it can help create an environment for birth with privacy and safety It also prepares for motherhood by teaching how to hold boundaries when needed Acknowledge what is there in your past that needs to be healed, looked at, or strengthened Pleasurable birth is an opportunity to optimize a baby's neurological capacity for pleasure through oxytocin exposure Nicole created an online course called Birth Into Being with Ease and Grace; she also has another online course called Rewrite Your Story     Key Takeaways: Birth is a tool for conscious evolution Learn to recognize old imprints and choose differently Make a change if your environment doesn't make you feel safe or comfortable We have the power to assert ourselves with family and hold boundaries around the care received Postpartum bliss is possible by reclaiming the need to prioritize yourself Birth is a doorway to healing, opening up the capacity for gifts for you and your family   Key Quotes:   "Birth is a doorway to healing, and it opens up the capacity for lots of gifts for you and your family." - Nicole Moore   “When a woman feels safe and trusting in her body, it has a really big impact on her birth outcomes.” - Nicole Moore   Connect with Nicole! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthintobeing/ Website: https://birthintobeing.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirthIntoBeing   Connect with Debra! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/     Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting   Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!

Warning: this is an amazing episode. Full of conversation around pleasurable, joyful, ecstatic birth. It may cause you to feel empowered and excited around birth. There, we gave you a heads up! But seriously, we are so honored to have Debra Pascali-Bonaro join us on the show. She's another one of the powerhouses of the birthing community that we've been anxious to meet and chat with. She is the creator and director of the documentary, “Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret.” She's also the co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth.” Oh and also a Lamaze International childbirth educator,  birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International. And the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas and physicians in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love and pleasure to birth and life! In our interview, we talk about her path to being obsessed with birth, learning from her own birth story. We also chat about the concept for the documentary and where it came from. We explore themes from the documentary and the impact it's had on the conversation of birth. Plus we talk about other cool projects that Debra has her hand in, and a surprise for any of those interested in checking out her online childbirth class “Pain to Power.” Thank you to Debra for her knowledge, passion and tireless effort to serve and inspire! Links From The Episode: Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret - https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth - https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/products/books/ Pain To Power Childbirth Class: https://www.paintopowerchildbirth.com/ Happy Healthy Child: http://www.happyhealthychild.com/ Eat Pray Doula: https://www.eatpraydoula.com/ Sign up for 3 Free Videos on finding your power and pleasure in birth:  http://www.paintopoweroptin.respond.ontraport.net/optin Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://bit.ly/2DuMBxP - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order Splash Blanket: https://bit.ly/3JPe1g0 - use code DIAH for 10% off your order Esembly: https://bit.ly/3eanCSz - use code DIH20 to get 20% off your order More From Doing It At Home: Send us your birth story: https://bit.ly/3jOjCKl Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: www.diahpodcast.com/merch Give Back to DIAH: https://bit.ly/3qgm4r9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard stories about birth. Maybe you've heard your own birth story from your parents. And if you are pregnant or have children of your own, you have definitely heard several birth stories, even from strangers! Some of those stories are good, and some are not so good. Unfortunately, it seems like the not-so-great and even scary birth stories are the ones that are told the most. As a doula who helps families have better birth experiences, this breaks my heart. What we hear can form a belief about how birth is and what it can be. Imagine if you only heard stories about birth being beautiful, empowering, even pleasurable, and orgasmic. What an impact that would make! My guest today knows all about this and is chatting with us about orgasmic birth and what expecting families need to know. Who is Debra Pascali-Bonaro? Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, podcaster, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. She brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother, and featured expert in parenting journals and media worldwide. She is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative, which promotes safe, respectful childbirth maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of "Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth," Author of "The Ultimate Guide To Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy," and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. It's evident that Debra is highly passionate about changing childbirth so that every woman/partner has a safe, respectful, and pleasurable birth.  What Did We Discuss? In this episode, we chat with Debra about orgasmic birth and tips and secrets to create more love and intimacy in birth and parenting. Here are several of the questions that we covered: How did you become passionate about the birthing experience?  Childbirth and sex can both be taboo subjects. Why do you think this is, and how can we change this narrative?  Can you elaborate more on the connection between childbirth and sex?  What is orgasmic birth? And is it real? Why should pregnant people include intimacy and sexuality in preparing for birth?  What can women do during pregnancy to help prepare for a positive birth experience?   What role does a partner play in this experience?  How can a doula help facilitate a pleasurable birth experience?  What are your top tips for ensuring an enjoyable and pleasurable birth?  What are the benefits of an orgasmic birth?  The narrative around birth is often that it is painful and scary, but I have heard you say it is powerful and can be pleasurable. How can we empower more women to approach birth with this mindset?  How do you recommend women continue to connect to their intimacy during the postpartum period? Debra's Resources Website: OrgasmicBirth.com Instagram: @orgasmicbirth Facebook: Orgasmic Birth YouTube: Orgasmic Birth TikTok: @orgasmicbirth Podcast: Orgasmic Birth Podcast Documentary: Orgasmic Birth Books: Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying, and Pleasurable Birth Experience The Ultimate Guide To Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy If you haven't already, please subscribe to Chick Chat: The Baby Chick podcast and leave us an honest review. Cheers to a positive and pleasurable birth!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are both childbirth and sex often taboo subjects that evoke shame and silence rather than being seen as a fulfilling and completely natural sexual experience? In order to discuss this, Debra Pascali Bonaro explores the connection between birth and sex, tackling taboos and shared characteristics like movement and sound. She highlights the harm in separating birth from sexuality and emphasizes understanding anatomy in both contexts, uncovering historical medical practices that disassociated birth from sexuality. Debra urges reclaiming birth's empowering and sensual aspects, paralleling intimacy and birth while addressing fear and stress. In today's episode, listeners are encouraged to challenge taboos, infuse pleasure, and reflect on their beliefs, inviting them to share birth stories and offering comprehensive childbirth education to honor the profound link between birth and sex.   In this episode: Host Debora Pascali Bonaro delves into the intriguing link between birth and sex, challenging listeners to explore shared taboos and shame Viewing birth as part of one's sexual continuum is advocated She traces the disassociation of birth from sexuality through medical practices like hospital gowns, emphasizing the need to reclaim sensuality in birth Embracing and celebrating anatomy, fostering empowerment in both sexual and birthing contexts, is highlighted Debra emphasizes the importance of reclaiming sensuality and intimacy in the birthing process, urging listeners to consider creating a birth environment that mirrors the ambiance of a satisfying sexual experience The significance of rhythmic movements, sounds, and privacy in both experiences, fostering comfort and empowerment, are discussed Debra concludes by encouraging listeners to challenge norms, share stories, and seek comprehensive education that integrates birth and sex connections   Key Takeaways: Birth and sex are two taboo topics that can bring shame and silence Anatomy and physiology of birth are the same as sex Home births allow people to wear their own clothes, move in the way they want, and choose who is present Religion and patriarchy have played a role in separating sexuality and motherhood. Essential for safe and gentle birth: privacy, movement of body, sounds, and breath changes Get out of the mind to have an orgasm or a gentle birth. Bring back birth as part of a woman's sexual life Partners should talk together and clear any taboos   Tweetable Quotes:  "We must bring together birth and sex." - Sheila Kittinger "Both sex and birth should be incredible, orgasmic, pleasurable, joyful, loving, and ecstatic." - Debra Pascali Bonaro "It's so important that we start bringing back birth as a part of a woman's sexual life. And partners, if you're listening, this is so important for you to think about for you to clear whatever taboos and things are there and to talk as partners together." - Debra Pascali Bonaro   Connect with Debra! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1    Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/   Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting   Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!    Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.  Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

How can we build a cohesive team that fosters collaborative care in childbirth? Explore this conversation between Debra Pascali Bonaro and Robin Lim, and learn about the transformative impact of doulas, midwives, and respectful birthing environments. In this episode, they also discuss the importance of respectful and gentle prenatal care, the recognition of doulas as essential caregivers, and the collaboration between midwives and doulas, highlighting the significance of preserving the baby's blood supply through delayed cord clamping and emphasizing the need for cohesive teams and access to safe and culturally sensitive care. They also mention Robin Lim's books and the opportunity to support Bumi Sehat through donations. Overall, it serves as a call to action for creating positive childbirth experiences and celebrating the miracle of every birth. Robin Lim is the founder of Bumi Sehat, an NGO which maintains clinics in Indonesia and the Philippines. Ibu Robin's Passion is respectful, skilled, culturally informed, gentle prenatal/postnatal care, childbirth services, and healthcare as a human right. She is the author of many books, including After the Baby's Birth, Wellness for Mothers, Ecology of Gentle Birth, Awakening Birth, and Eating for Two. Robin was CNN Hero of the Year in 2011.   In this episode: Today's guest Robin Lim, the founder of Bumi Sehat Clinics, is dedicated to providing respectful and gentle prenatal care, postnatal care, and childbirth services, advocating for healthcare as a human right The conversation emphasizes the vital role of doulas in facilitating access to appropriate care providers and birthing environments where mothers feel safe and supported Doula care, encompassing prenatal and postnatal support, childbirth services, and emotional assistance, is highlighted as a crucial aspect of maternal and infant well-being Doulas demonstrated resilience and dedication by making sacrifices to be present during births amidst the challenges posed by COVID-19, ultimately leading to their recognition as essential caregivers The personal experience of Robin, who initially questioned the role of doulas while being a midwife, is shared, highlighting the realization of the importance of doulas in providing emotional support and contributing to safe births The significance of preserving the baby's blood supply by delaying cord clamping is discussed, emphasizing the positive effects it has on hormonal release, bonding, and the overall well-being of mother and baby The importance of building collaborative care is crucial in ensuring safe and respectful childbirth experiences, necessitating a well-functioning team that includes midwives, doulas, doctors, and other healthcare professionals Information is provided on how to contact Robin Lim, access her books, and support the work of Bumi Sehat through donations   Key Takeaways: Doula care, encompassing prenatal and postnatal support, childbirth services, and emotional assistance, is a crucial aspect of maternal and infant well-being Doulas serve as valuable guides for mothers, helping them navigate choices related to care providers and birthing environments, ultimately ensuring access to safe and supportive experiences Midwives and doulas complement each other in providing comprehensive care during childbirth, with midwives focusing on medical expertise and doulas offering emotional support and advocacy Cultural safety and access to quality care are essential for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances Every birth is a miracle, and the efforts of doulas, midwives, and individuals involved in childbirth deserve recognition and celebration for the positive impact they make on the world   Tweetable Quotes: "It's our responsibility to have our skills in order to have our hearts and minds set on what our potential is for creating access for every mother to safely bring her baby." - Robin Lim "Doulas are essential caregivers. You are the entry point where mothers can find access." - Robin Lim   Connect with Robin! Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube, or visit her Websites: https://bumisehat.org/ and https://www.eatpraydoula.com/   Connect with Debra!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1     TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth     Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting  Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-film/     Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.    Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life. 

What can dads do to overcome fear and become empowered participants in the transformative journey of pregnancy and birth?  In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, Debra Pascali Bonaro, joins with Red Miller to delve into the role of fathers in the birthing process. Red offers invaluable advice for dads who may be grappling with fear and uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of their involvement and passion through conversations and educational classes. Listeners will gain a profound understanding of how dads can make informed decisions for a safe and successful birth, fostering alignment within the family unit and paving the way for advocacy in their wider communities. Red is a Mother, Biodynamic Midwife, Author, and Creatrix of Love Based Birth.  She helps women navigate their pregnancies with sacred intuition and embodied love, so they can connect to their magic, be fully empowered in their choices, and birth with more ease and pleasure. As a biodynamic midwife, Red has guided thousands of women from around the globe to bridge the gap between the birth of their dreams and everything that is keeping them from experiencing exactly that. Red's unique approach provides women with tools to build support structures, navigate the health system they are working in and transform their fears into positive action.   In this episode: Debra Pascali-Bonaro interviews Red Miller, a biodynamic midwife, who shares her experiences attending over a thousand births worldwide in diverse settings Red shares insights on gentle and pleasurable births, highlighting the importance of including and informing dads, who become powerful advocates for their partners and other expectant fathers She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging fathers' fears and providing them with support and information from birth professionals and fellow dads The father's role in creating a supportive environment is emphasized, showing the positive impact across diverse cultures and backgrounds Red Miller highlights the importance of helping dads understand the "why" behind gentle birth and its long-term health benefits Advises to ads are given to act as gatekeepers and advocates, ensuring their partner's needs are met during hospital births   Key Takeaways: Partner alignment and connection during pregnancy impact the birthing experience, postpartum period, and family dynamic Building a community and receiving guidance helps fathers transition from fear to love during childbirth Practical techniques, such as supporting the mother's changing body and practicing massages, empower fathers and enhance the birthing experience Flexibility and open communication are crucial for dads to adapt to their partner's changing needs during labor, fostering a strong sense of teamwork and mutual decision-making Dads should be prepared as interior designers, creating a comfortable birthing environment Dads often feel regret and a desire for advocacy after realizing they lacked important information earlier   Quotes:  "Dads really just want to be included; they want to be informed. And when they do feel included, and they know what to do, and they feel informed, they actually become the most amazing advocates." - Red Miller   "It's about really acknowledging Dads also have fears, and as women, we have limited spaces somehow to talk about this, but we have so many more spaces than dads do".- Red Miller   Connect with Red! Linkedin and Instagram or visit her websites: https://vibrantpregnancy.com/ and https://www.lovebasedbirth.com/   Connect with Debra!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1     TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth   Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-film/   Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.    Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

Can embracing and understanding our bodies after childbirth lead to transformative experiences? In a deeply personal account, Susan Bratton, an intimacy expert, shares her own childbirth journey, revealing the disconnection she felt from her body and the subsequent impact on her marriage. However, she also emphasizes the significance of postpartum body acceptance and the exploration of one's sexuality. Susan's involvement as an ecstatic birth partner for a friend further highlights her belief in the transformative power of childbirth experiences. Additionally, Susan discusses how her practice of expanded orgasm has played a pivotal role in her life, emphasizing the importance of pleasure, connection, and communication in fostering fulfilling relationships and overall well-being. Susan is co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills, and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality. She is also a best-selling author and publisher of 34 books and programs.   In this episode: Debra Pascali Bonaro welcomes Susan Bratton, an intimacy expert and advocates for enhancing relationships and sexuality. The conversation focuses on pleasure in pregnancy and after birth Susan shares her personal journey and how supporting her friend's ecstatic birth was cathartic for her, and the profound experiences she had with Jenna. She explains the concept of expanded orgasm, which is a clitoral stroking technique that can lead to profound pleasure and multiple orgasms. Susan and her husband teach couples skills to enhance female pleasure, achieve multiple and extended orgasms, and tap into the human orgasmic potential. She highlights the beauty of two women supporting each other during labor and invites listeners to explore more at ecstaticbirthmassage.com Susan shares her involvement in documenting her experiences with ecstatic birth massage and making them available to others.   Key Takeaways: It is important to be connected to our body and understand the birthing process Orgasmic meditation can lead to an expanded orgasmic experience It is very important to have open communication, mutual pleasure, and to explore the vast potential of human orgasmic experiences Expanded orgasm practice has a transformational impact on marriage and sexuality Building a mind-body connection and deepening intimacy is a gradual process Creating a comfortable and respectful environment, it's crucial for intimacy Taking the time to explore and appreciate each other's bodies can enhance intimacy and strengthen the mind-body connection   Tweetable Quotes: "No one talked to me, nor did I even ask much about what my body would be after birth or how my relationship and sex life would be changed in ways that I could prepare to enhance my relationship and my sexuality." - Susan Bratton   "But I have to say that even though we go through these bad experiences, I couldn't love my daughter more. I couldn't be a happier mother. I've had an exquisite experience being the daughter to my mother and the mother to my daughter, and I just love that part of my life so much." - Susan Bratton   Connect with Susan! Linkedin and Facebook Websites: https://arousalsecrets.com/, https://www.jenalaflamme.com/ecstaticbirth/ and Better Lover,   Connect with Debra!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1     TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth     Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting  Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-film/   Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.    Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

I'd love to introduce you to this week's wonderful guest, Lia Wong from Raising Orion. Lia is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Neuro-Energetic Kinesiologist and she is trained as a Birth Doula.In this episode, Lia shares her journey into Aware Parenting, and how she went from sleepless nights with her son, to supporting her son to feel truly relaxed to sleep soundly all night.We also discuss:* looking outside of physical needs, as to why our child is crying* understanding the needs and feelings of babies* the biological function of tears (crying)* benefits of play and laughter, for both children and parents* why Aware Parenting also supports and heals parents* why listening partnerships are crucial in our parenting journey* plus so much moreWhere to Find Lia:Website: Raising OrionInstagram: @raising.orionInstagram: @liajwongResources:The Aware Baby by Aletha SolterRaising Resilient and Compassionated Children by Lael Stone and Marion RoseHeart to Heart Parenting by Robin GrilleWaking the Tiger by Peter LevineHold on to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor MateMyth of Normal by Gabor MateWhen the Body Says No by Gabor MateEpisode 30 Exploring Food and Self-Regulated Eating with Danni Willow on Spirited Hearts PodcastABOUT LIA:Lia's belief that kinesiology can help people live their best life is rooted in her own experiences as a former professional ballroom dancer, and entrepreneur. After ten years of competitive dancing and sustaining several injuries, she jumped right into launching a boutique digital agency. She soon found herself suffering from chronic pain, a weakened immune system, anxiety and a broken heart. Kinesiology helped her uncover the stressors that impacted her ability to heal. Inspired and grateful for this revelation, Lia dedicated herself to studying this healing modality and is a certified Neuro-Energetic kinesiologist as well as an Aware Parenting instructor. Passionate about gentle birth, parenting for a new paradigm and trauma-informed care, she is also trained as a birth doula having studied with Ibu Robin Lim and childbirth educator Debra Pascali-Bonaro. In Lia's practice, she is dedicated to helping clients reconnect to their bodies, and supporting families in flourishing.

Host Debra Pascali-Bonaro examines the overuse of epidurals and explores its impact on people's chances to experience a pleasurable orgasmic birth. She encourages listeners to be aware of their options when it comes to epidurals - understanding both the benefits and risks associated with using one. This conversation provides tips on oxytocin enhancers and other techniques to manage pain during childbirth. Debra also discusses how hospitals often use language that can create fear or anxiety around birth, which can lead to unnecessary medical interventions. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how you can have an empowered and pleasurable birthing experience!   In this episode: • The importance to know all options, benefits, risks, alternatives and intuition before making an informed decision about epidural • Exploring Pain vs Suffering in the Hospital • Understanding how comfort measures can provide calm and comfort in labor • How to create a code word for when an epidural is offered • Penny Simkin's Pain Medication Preference Scale helps to understand preferences • Evidence-basedbirth.com provides resources on pain management during labor and birth   Key Takeaways: • Epidurals can be a valuable tool, but overuse is putting people at risk and decreasing their chance of having a pleasurable orgasmic birth • Epidurals typically slow labor and create a hormonal gap • Pain is not a descriptor for many people, but in hospitals it is • The language and environment of hospitals can create pain • Pain and suffering are different; one can exist without the other   Tweetable Quotes: "No one should suffer in childbirth. But by having someone there and now personalizing that we need to justify the budget it's now a personal thing." - Debra Pascali-Bonaro "Pain can be a normal part of labor. It's giving you the messages. When you listen to your body and listen to your baby, you'll be able to feel if you get in one position that feels better that's often leaning forward and moving." - Debra Pascali-Bonaro   Connect with Debra! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth   Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting   Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-film/     Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.  Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.    

Doula trainer, childbirth educator, and filmmaker, Debra Pascali Bonaro, joins Karen to discuss claiming your power and pleasure in childbirth and life; advice on turning pain into purpose; the importance of sex education; why it's crazy to put women on their backs to give birth; and what is oxytocin and why it gives us an incredible high. Karen adds her rest lens to this powerful conversation on an orgasmic & restful birth and life. Resources for this episode can be found at: https://daringtorest.com/podcast/81  

If you want to minimize sensations of pain and even move them into pleasure, this episode is for you! Debra Pascali-Bonaro and Adriana explore how you can bring more pleasure and joy into your birth, and why doing so can help you not only have a better experience, but also help support your birth physiology for a more flowing birth. Debra shares with Adriana a wide range of actionable suggestions on how to prepare during pregnancy, what to set in place and advocate for during birth, and ways to continue to show up–from a place of pleasure and joy–even if you need interventions or have a belly birth.Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.  If you liked this episode, listen to our related interview on Pleasure & Joy During Birth and our episode on Connecting With Your Baby in Utero through Song. You can connect with Debra on Instagram @debrapascalibonaro. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome back for part 2 of our Mother's Day Special! Over the years I have had the honor of speaking to some truly incredible professionals in the perinatal field. Choosing my favorite episodes was a difficult task so we decided to release a second episode as our gift to you! In this best of episode we talk about feeling sexy as a mother, overcoming shame, the value of postpartum education, mom guilt, martyr mode and perfectionism, and going back to work as a mom.  These conversations were often sparked by my own challenges as a mother. I hope that the insights shared help you as much as they helped me. In this episode:  The Ultimate Guide To Sex After Baby with Debra Pascali Bonaro: Documentarian, author, speaker and doula, Debra Pascali-Bonaro and I have a fun and lively conversation about her new book, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy. Debra explains why so many people put sexuality and motherhood into two very different realms and how motherhood figures can reclaim their sexy wild woman.  Shame Proof Parenting With Mercedes Samudio, LCSW:  Licensed psychotherapist, parent coach, speaker, and bestselling author, Mercedes Samudio started the #EndParentShaming movement as well as coined the term Shame-Proof Parenting – using both to bring awareness to ending parent shame. Mercedes shares how shame has infiltrated parenthood and offers strategies that encourage healthy parent- child relationship building. The Importance Of Postpartum Education With Dr. Jane Shomof: Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Jane Shomof and I discuss the importance of postpartum planning and as well as recognizing the difference between postpartum anxiety versus postpartum depression, and postpartum OCD. Jane also shares how she sees society's expectations of new parents can play into the struggle many new parents experience. How To Overcome Mom Guilt, Martyr-Mode, And Perfectionism With Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD: Board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Gemma, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD talks about the pressure many mothers feel to fulfill unrealistic expectations put on them by themselves and society. Dr. Lakshmin offers solid take aways to break the habits and mentality of mom guilt, martyr-mode, and perfectionism as well as learning to say no and set boundaries.  The Fifth Trimester With Lauren Smith Brody: Author and 5th Trimester Movement founder, Lauren Smith Brody and I have a lively conversations about the challenges and struggles many mothers face when heading back to work after the birth of their baby. Enjoy some incredibly useful tips on how to make this transition a little easier. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Debra Pascali-Bonaro focuses on breaking down barriers and healing shame surrounding sexuality and childbirth. In this episode, she dispels myths around pain during childbirth, explaining that it is manageable and that there are ways to bring comfort and pleasure to the experience. The conversation encourages individuals to have open conversations with their healthcare providers about their desires for intimacy and pleasure during labor, as well as having a supportive team.   In this episode: Four myths about orgasmic birth debunked  How can pain can manageable with positive preparation, support, and comfort measures  Freedom of movement and leaning forward can enhance pleasure and oxytocin production How can trauma impact childbirth, and how to be prepared with a supportive team? It's possible to bring oxytocin and love into the birthing experience, even with interventions The importance of having deep conversations with providers about desires for orgasmic birth   Key Takeaways: Taboo shame and lack of sexual education affect intimacy in childbirth  Self-pleasuring can provide pain relief Birth can be a healing opportunity Shame around pleasure in childbirth needs to be busted, as all sexual organs are involved in the process Self-stimulation, partner touch, and loving words can contribute to an orgasmic birth experience     Tweetable Quotes:   “Each birth deserves fullness of experience and feeling safe and honored” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro   "We must come together and help every woman that's preparing for birth to do it in her way to be heard, to be seen, and to create safe environments. So birth can be the fullest for every person." - Debra Pascali-Bonaro       Connect with Debra! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/  Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births. Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the World!   Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.    Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth, as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.  

On this episode, Nikki is joined by Licensed Massage Therapist and Practitioner of Asian Bodywork Therapy Melissa Haile to talk about abdominal massage for fertility, conception, and emotional support. We discuss: -The benefits of stress reduction in fertility -What is Amma Therapy? -What is womb massage and what are the benefits? -Other healing modalities including acupressure, moxa, infrared therapy, gua sha, cupping, dry brushing, castor oil packs -What to expect during your abdominal massage sessions About: For over 20 years, Melissa has been a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Practitioner of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Additionally, She is a 500-Hour Certified Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and a Doula, proudly trained by Debra Pascali Bonaro. Originally from New York City, Melissa is also a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Social Justice Activist and was a member of The Doula Project. For five years, she was a Professor of Massage Therapy in New York City. There, she trained massage professionals in: Shiatsu, Swedish and Myofascial Therapy. Melissa is one of very few Colorado healers part of the Certified Practitioners of the American Organization of Asian Bodywork Therapy (AOBTA-CP). As an Asian Bodywork Therapist with over 500 hours of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Melissa offers Amma Therapy, Nutritional recommendations and Herbal recommendations. In 2014, Melissa visited Chengdu, China, for specialized training on Traditional Chinese Medicine. The practices and modalities that Melissa specializes in are particularly useful for women when it comes to issues of Fertility, Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness. Melissa lives in Colorado with her husband and their four year old daughter. Melissa's teaches at Red Rocks Community College and owns Moss North Therapy in Arvada where she offers services such as; Acupressure, Reflexology, Womb Massage, Prenatal Massage and Amma Therapy which she calls the “Self Care Massage”. Melissa's work has been featured in several national and international publications. Website: https://www.mossnorththerapy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mossnorthmassage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moss_north_therapy Connect with Nikki: Website: https://www.tastelifenutrition.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeNutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tastelifenutrition Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3V8Q6wT Spotify: spoti.fi/3SZYQDw Sponsor: https://www.cellcore.com

In today's episode, we are chatting with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, the Director at Orgasmic Birth! She has had an extensive career in the birth world and through that she saw how broken the maternity care system is in our country, so she wanted to create something that would make a difference. Tune in to hear more about how Orgasmic Birth came about and the amazing work Debra is doing for mothers everywhere to have the safe and equitable care that they deserve! Available on all major podcast stations.

In this episode, I am chatting with Debra Pascali-Bonaro about Orgasmic Birth. Debra and I get into a wonderful conversation about what is an orgasmic birth - and how we can benefit from learning more about the body's capabilities of giving birth in a pleasurable way.The more we talk openly about our body and our body parts, the more we can recognise how to enjoy birth, and embrace the sensations we feel instead of allowing fear to dominate.We also discuss the role of the birth partner and Debra offers some amazing tips in preparation for a fabulous birth with lots of oxytocin in mind. Debra's website - https://www.debrapascalibonaro.comFollow Debra on Instagram - @orgasmicbirthWatch the movie - https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-film/If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online book seller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfYou can also purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthabilityBook a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all listeners, so you should always do your own research before making decisions.

Today, we continue on sharing with you different live talks from the Sensing Woman 2022: A multisensory event that took place at C24 Gallery in Chelsea, New York City last month.Next in this series is about sexuality and birthing. This panel is led by Emmy Award-winning science correspondent, host of Ologies, Alie Ward together with Dr. Logan Levkoff and Debra Pascali-Bonaro. Our guest speakers are all about promoting honest conversations that sexuality is a part of us from birth. We will also be introduced to the Orgasmic Birth, but what does that even mean, and why is it helpful to the whole birthing process?Listen to this very informative and entertaining episode, then share your thoughts with Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman.In this episode, we cover:Revised Meta PolicyPleasure and Health ConnectionWhen does sexuality start for a person?The biggest bombshell we learn about sexualityTransition to parenthoodWhat is #OrgasmicBirth?How to find pleasure during laborEffects of orgasmic birth on the babyTrauma and body responseStigmas, conversations on sexuality and sex educationHelpful links: Alie Ward - Emmy Award-winning science correspondent, host of Ologies, host of CBS' Innovation Nation, host of Did I Mention Invention?, and tireless advocate for the delights of knowing Science. Instagram @alieward @ologies, Facebook @helloaliewardDr. Logan Levkoff - Dr. Levkoff is an internationally recognized expert on sexuality, parenting, and intimacy. Instagram @LoganLevkoff, Twitter @loganlevkoff, Facebook @drloganlevkoffDebra Pascali-Bonaro - A speaker, author, podcast host and filmmaker, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret. Instagram @orgamicbirth, Facebook @obirth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you rather give birth to a room full of strangers or a place where you feel safe and comfortable?   In this episode, we discuss how your environment plays a huge role in having a comfortable and enjoyable birthing experience. We talk about the steps you and your partner could take to increase intimacy, find pleasure in labor, and how exploring and facing your emotions could help you transform your pain into power.  In this episode: Check out this website https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-big-o/ for a free guide on how to get your “Big O Birth” and a 40% discount on the documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret! While it's true that some pregnancies are painful, it's also a pleasurable and enjoyable experience Your partner is your best source of support during labor and delivery. Involve him at every stage of the process Your birthing environment affects your mood. Set up a birth ambiance by making use of your senses   Key Takeaways: Face and address your fears in childbirth  Understand the impact of doulas and support systems on healthy birth outcomes Use your fear to your advantage during childbirth Love yourself during pregnancy, then give that love to your baby Find pleasure and comfort by listening to your body Find ways to open up to your sacred sexuality   Tweetable Quotes: “When you transform the ambiance into your safe and sensuous space, you're gonna feel completely different.” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro    “The right place to give birth is also the right place to make love.” Debra Pascali-Bonaro Connect with Debra! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/  Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births and check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!   Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.  Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life. 

What is a doula, and why is it essential to have one? In this episode, Debra shares her insights on the role of doulas in childbirth. When we look back historically, it is apparent that female companions during birth, now known as “doulas” were a significant part of the calm, connection and safety for birthing people. Doulas supported others prenatally, and during labor, birth and postpartum. .  Research shows  that  a doula plays an active role in helping to shorten labor, decrease cesarean births  and makes birth easier and more satisfying for both mother and baby. Doulas have many benefits for a woman during labor and postpartum, but there are not enough of them in the birthing space. Listen in as Debra discusses how doulas are the missing link in maternity care, and how they can help amplify the voice of the birthing people  facilitating informed decision making.  In this episode: Doulas offer emotional and physical support during labor and postpartum. Continuous support during labor is beneficial for both mother and baby. Doulas are a valuable resource for pregnant women and new parents. They offer support, information and companionship to birthing people. There are many benefits to having a doula during childbirth and postpartum, but not enough doulas are available in the space. Although the medical model can provide benefits, without careful planning, birth often becomes more of a “medical emergency” or “procedure” instead of the honoring of the emotional, physical and spiritual process that birth holds.  Listen to episode 4 with Dr. Sarah Buckley to learn about childbirth hormones! Doulas add to the privacy and comfort of childbirth. They make a difference in the outcomes for the birthing woman and her partner. Visit https://www.dona.org/ for a guide on understanding the roles of a doula and how to find one. Doulas are a missing link in maternity care, and as states and employers see the benefits for MotherBaby-Family, they are beginning to include these services in their benefits.  Doulas are recommended as a  part of global initiatives to provide Safe and Respectful Care such as the www.icichildbirth.org  Have you had a doula at birth? Tell us about your journey @orgasmicbirth! Interested in becoming a doula? Visit our website at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/dona-birth-doula-training/ and  download our free guide to becoming a doula at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/become-a-doula/    Key Takeaways: Emotional support equals physical wellbeing There is no risk in hiring a doula - it should be highly considered Having a doula can help reduce fear, provide comfort and increases satisfaction in childbirth  Fear in labor will slow or stop labor Doulas add to the privacy and the connection with your partner Having a doula amplifies your voice to ensure you are heard and respected Collaboration for birth is best for all - doulas add care   Tweetable Quotes: "With the transition to a medical model and hospitals, there have been benefits, but also much has been lost, including the roles, skills, and wisdom of support and companionship in birth and postpartum." - Debra Pascali Bonaro   "Fear in  labor is designed to slow or stop labor, so it will be longer and harder if the laboring woman does not feel private, safe, and unobserved." - Debra Pascali Bonaro   "Consider having a doula with the knowledge of comfort measures to help you make informed decisions by facilitating communication between you, your doctor, midwife, nurse, and care team. They'll help you to amplify your voice to ensure you're heard and respected and can benefit you, your partner, and your birth." - Debra Pascali Bonaro Connect with Debra! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/  Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births and check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!   Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.  Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life. 

Are you ready to prioritize your happiness and pleasure? In this episode, Debra shares the acronym P.L.E.A.S.U.R.E.S. and how these steps can deepen your connection to your body and sexuality. After birth, it is common for women to feel less sexy and desirable to themselves and others. Our birth story dramatically impacts how we think about ourselves, our self-esteem, our bodies, and our sexuality, so it becomes necessary to unpack and reflect on it. From there, we can take action, understand where we need healing, and embrace the new, sexy you! In this episode: Have a moment to pause, breathe, and turn your frown upside down to invite the feel-good hormones. Debra discusses her book, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby, tackling how to navigate through relationships and sexuality. Talking about sex and pleasure with friends can help to build support networks. People feel less sexy after having a baby, which can impact their relationships and parenting. Many factors can contribute to this decrease in sexual desire, including a lack of education about healthy sexuality. To find balance in parenting, think about what words describe how you feel about being a parent. Daily rituals can help reduce stress and create happiness. One example is brushing your hair for an extra minute.   Key Takeaways: Always listen to your body and prioritize your safety and comfort Birth shouldn't strip away your dignity and sense of self Don't let anyone take your peace and pleasure away Parenting can be difficult, but there are resources available to help There is a lot to unpack when reflecting on your birth story Pregnancy is a time when healing is needed Talking about sexual abuse during pregnancy can be helpful Look in the mirror and see your beauty and appreciate your new body Write down what gives you pleasure   Tweetable Quotes: "All birthing bodies take time to heal after birth. And everyone heals and is ready for intimacy and sex at different times and in different waves. So always listen to your body, prioritize your safety and comfort." - Debra Pascali Bonaro   "Don't let those old beliefs or lack of knowledge take your pleasure away… Don't let anyone take your peace and pleasure away." - Debra Pascali Bonaro   "Birth is going to impact how we feel about ourselves, our bodies, our self-esteem. And so it's not just another day, I say it holds the secrets to how you feel about yourself, your body, and your sexuality." - Debra Pascali Bonaro Connect with Debra! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/    Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births. Check out the film Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!

Fear can be contagious. Unfortunately, when thinking about giving birth, the common thoughts are fear, pain, and fear of pain… It doesn't have to be that way. Orgasmic birth is the ultimate expression of love and intimacy between a woman and her baby. It can help to create a sense of safety and security for both mother and child and is an essential part of a healthy childbirth experience. Listen in as Debra Pascali-Bonaro tackles how to find sexual satisfaction outside of the bedroom, how to reduce pain during labor, and how to have a more pleasurable experience with your own birth. In this episode: Orgasmic birth is considered a key part of a pleasurable childbirth experience Research has shown that having an orgasm during childbirth can increase the baby's oxygen levels, reduce pain, and help to reduce the likelihood of post-partum depression. A person's fear can be contagious so it is important for birth practitioners to bring in love and trust in order to create an environment that is conducive to orgasmic birth. Debra discusses how a woman's vision for her labor and delivery should include anticipating what the baby might need and not focusing on achieving a specific goal. Orgasmic birth is not just about experiencing sexual pleasure, but also all the other aspects of the experience such as love, connection, and pain relief. We're learning that the way people give birth is important and that there are many different positions that can be used to achieve orgasmic birth. Sexuality is an integral part of everyone's personality, and cannot be separated from other aspects of life. It is important to have good sexual education so that survivors can heal and reclaim their bodies. Birth is a time of great healing and pleasure when it is connected to sexuality. Key Takeaways: Orgasm during childbirth helps reduce the likelihood of post-partum depression Fear is contagious, so make sure to promote love and trust Keep the dialogue about organic births flowing Birth is a sacred experience that should be celebrated Sexuality includes all aspects of life including birth.   Tweetable Quotes: "When we're creating what I like to call our vision, our wishes, our desires, it's knowing that when you're the person giving laboring and birthing, you only get 50% of your desires and the other 50% is the baby's desires or their needs for safety." - Debra Pascali-Bonaro   “Orgasmic birth is to prepare people for the challenge for the intensity, but to also know that there are so many other ways that you can prepare with pleasure with joy, with love, with connection, and that you can have an orgasmic experience in many ways.” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro   "There is something deep and primal and incredible in birth that once you've birthed in that [pleasurable] way, no one will take anything away from you, ever, because that power stays with you.” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro Connect with Debra! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/    Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births. Check out the film Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!   Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood.  Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

Welcome to Orgasmic Birth! This is a podcast about pleasure in birth, parenting, and birthing. The podcast covers topics such as sexuality, taboos, birth trauma, postpartum sex, and more. The host, Debra Pascali Bonaro, is a doula who aims to provide information that will help people have more positive experiences during their births. She offers advice on how to have more enjoyable sexual experiences after giving birth, as well as tips for raising children who are respectful of their bodies and sexuality. In this episode: Lack of good sexual education has led to a rise in fear of childbirth and dissatisfaction with the experience. Debra highlights the importance of having a positive experience during labor and birth, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's body. Midwives play an important role in making women feel confident and empowered in the childbirth process. It is important for people to have access to trained midwives who can provide support during labor and delivery. The Global Survey on Birth and Breastfeeding Practices was convened to launch a global initiative to improve breastfeeding rates.  Debra talks about how collaborating with other organizations have led to a number of successes, including the creation of the International Childbirth Initiative. Debra also tackles the effects of bad birth experiences on people's feelings about their bodies and relationships.   Key Takeaways: Childbirth should be experienced in a way that is free and unrestrained Learning how to trust your body unlocks positive experiences The key to safe and enjoyable birth relies on reducing stress and simple techniques Trained midwives are essential in providing much-needed support Understand that you are the center of the care   Tweetable Quotes: "The words people use, the way they make us feel, either opens us to birth or it can close us right down." - Debra Pascali Bonaro   "The medical model saves lives when it's needed, but the overuse and insensitive rush care is putting people at risk emotionally and physically." - Debra Pascali Bonaro Connect with Debra! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.pascalibonaro  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471/    Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to have fulfilling and enjoyable births. Check out the film Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world!

This week we welcome Debra Pascali-Bonaro (Orgasmic Birth) an world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Join the "Healing Circle Group" to connect with like-minded people and be notified of FREE live-gatherings: https://bit.ly/3P5hqIc In this episode we discuss; The meaning of orgasmic birth ‘Birth is painful' where and how did this come to be the ‘normal' phrase linked to birth? “I can't do it anymore” the moment when you expand beyond anything your thought possible The parallels between birth and sex Top 3 practices we can include in our pregnancy Healing after a traumatic birth or unplanned birth experience Aand sooooo much more! Birth story: from one of our community members, Karianne Jean (Find at 00:58:26) 20% off of Pleasurable Birth Essentials: www.orgasmicbirth.com/pleasurable-birth-essentials Awakening Woman. Transmute Ancestral Trauma (6 Week Journey) 50% OFF until 9th October 2022 50% off Prenatal Pregnancy Programme www.Danielle-Catherine.com Sponsor. Evolving Humans, Energy Healing Expert: https://evolvinghumans.com Music Credits: Aleider Bernal Cordoba --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/depths-of-motherhood/message

Interview on how to have a more pleasurable birth with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, the director of Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, and co-author of Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying, and Pleasurable Birth Experience   Learn more about her work here: https://www.debrapascalibonaro.com   To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood   And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for Blissful Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood   Email me at BaileyGaddis@yahoo.com if you have any questions about pregnancy, childbirth or early motherhood that you would like answered on this podcast :)

Joe Hawley Newsletter: https://www.joe-hawley.com/ (https://www.joe-hawley.com/) This week we have Savannah Freemyer on the podcast! Savannah is an Integrative Wellness and Life Coach with a focus on Sex, Love, and Relationships. She also uses tools such as massage therapy, reiki, and yoga to create customized transformative experiences for her clients. Having experienced the heavy emotions of heartache, loss, addiction, birth, and other life-altering transitions, she developed tools to alchemize her experiences for growth, pleasure, and healing for herself and others In this episode, Savannah and I discuss sacred sexuality, birth, love and relationships. Savannah starts by describing the experience of her most recent pregnancy. We then dive into our own processes of letting go of conditioning and shame around sex and how we have learned to relate and connect to ourselves and to our partners. We also talk about specific practices for sexual connection and the power of setting boundaries in relationships and intimate spaces.  Want access to extended episodes and bonus material? Subscribe to the premium podcast onhttps://thehartcollective.circle.so/checkout/qc-premium-access ( Circle) Want to watch this episode? Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-fGbXb-BCZ2d7c1LIXjdg ( Youtube Channel) If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-coffee-with-joe-hawley-podcast/id1526131260 ( Apple Podcasts) Tools and Resources: Layla Martin'shttp://www.laylamartin.com/ ( VITA Sex, Love, and Relationships coaching program) https://www.amazon.com/Sex-One-Selfloving-Betty-Dodson/dp/0517886073/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=%E2%80%9CSex+For+One%E2%80%9D+Betty+Dodson&qid=1637342069&qsid=147-8605407-6106003&sr=8-1&sres=0517886073%2C0517566761%2CB01K8ZDELI%2CB003MQNAQU%2CB09LGLLWY4%2C344216253X%2C162778151X%2C1476762090%2CB00AQ703UE&srpt=ABIS_BOOK (Sex For One: The Joy of Selfloving) by Betty Dodson https://www.audible.com/pd/Pussy-Audiobook/B01MTFXHX6?source_code=GPAGBSH0508140001&ipRedirectOverride=true&gclid=CjwKCAiAs92MBhAXEiwAXTi253qORjSdf7bCid5cn1wh-XjGjr0qdyjpn43rx5w9mhDtCJoL5RETtRoCG44QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds (Pussy: A Reclamation) by Regena Thompson https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Wounds-Find-True/dp/B01K17VB0Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=%E2%80%9CHeal+Your+Wounds+and+Find+Your+True+Self%E2%80%9D&qid=1637342243&qsid=147-8605407-6106003&sr=8-3&sres=2920932837%2CB08NWQZRXP%2CB01K17VB0Y%2C9681337794%2CB00SCUPCPI%2CB00TZE87S4%2C1514002108%2C0143133314%2CB09HPGQTXX%2C0578617196%2C1627473319%2CB00BBXJH2C%2C1546017488%2C0998853666%2C1096890887%2C168805832X&srpt=ABIS_BOOK (Heal Your Wounds and Find Your True Self) by Lise Bourbeau https://www.amazon.com/Orgasmic-Birth-Satisfying-Pleasurable-Experience/dp/1605295280/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=%E2%80%9COrgasmic+Birth%3A+Your+Guide+to+a+Safe%2C+Satisfying%2C+and+Pleasurable+Birth+Experience%E2%80%9D&qid=1637342304&qsid=147-8605407-6106003&sr=8-1&sres=1605295280&srpt=ABIS_BOOK (Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying, and Pleasurable Birth Experience) by Debra Pascali-Bonaro and Elizabeth Davis Connect with Savannah Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/iam_savannahrose_/ ( @iam_savannahrose_) andhttps://www.instagram.com/mama_goddess_transformation/ ( @mama_goddess_transformation) Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/groups/relationshipssexandlovewithsavannah/?ref=share ( Sex Ed. With Savannah (Love and Relationships, too!))    Connect with Joe Website |http://www.joe-hawley.com/ ( www.joe-hawley.com) Website |https://www.thehartcollective.com/ ( The Härt Collective) LinkedIn |http://linkedin.com/in/joe-hawley ( Joe Hawley) Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/joe.hawley/ ( @joe.hawley)   Looking for remote work? Check outhttp://www.growmotely.com/companies?afmc=thc (...

I've been wanting to record today's episode for a while now, and I am so pumped to finally release it. This is so important, because your 6 weeks check up won't last too long and you NEED to be prepared with your list of questions. That's the best way to walk out of this appointment feeling a. Empowered and not confused, b. Listened to and not disappointed, c. reassured and not full of doubt, and d. with a plan for your recovery and not left alone in the new mom's world and in what seems to be a completely different body. So tune in to listen, and grab your notebook! Do you wonder if you can jump right back in to your old routine, or have been diagnosed with diastasis recti, or have urinary leaks? I got you covered. Discover my step-by-step, science-based program recommended by OBGYNs, PTs and DOs: https://courses.bonjourbaby.net/postpartum-recovery-guide Listen to episode 01 with Debra Pascali Bonaro on Sex after baby here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/01-sex-after-baby-orgasmic-birth-with-debra-pascali-bonaro/id1553177438?i=1000508519857

Découvre 5 secrets autour de la naissance que j'ai regroupé pour toi sur une vidéo gratuite. Cette semaine je te propose un épisode inédit pour promouvoir une formation qui s'en vient en France pour devenir doula post partum certifié DONA International. C'est une retraite de 4 jours du mardi 28 septembre au vendredi 1er octobre 2021 à Cazilhac (34190) avec comme facilitatrice Debra Pascali Bonaro. Découvre en detail le deroulement de la formation dans l'épisode Voici des liens supplémentaires pour comprendre et t'inscrire à la formation DONA Postpartum avec Debra Pascali Bonaro ✨Événement Facebook : https://urlz.fr/gci6 ✨Hello Asso : https://urlz.fr/gci9 ✨Le site de Debra https://www.debrapascalibonaro.com ✨Le site de l'organisation DONA www.dona.org Retrouve mon podcast en anglais « Authentic Birth » qui contient déjà plus de 20 épisodes pour une approche encore plus ouverte de la naissance avec des invités du monde entier. Sur Apple Podcast Authentic Birth https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-birth/id1540696521?uo=4 Sur Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/114u3oxLB7df5zYIYnbUvF Mais aussi sur toutes les autres plateformes de podcast. « Chaque naissance est unique, fais que la tienne te soit authentic' ! » Magalie @authentic_mum C'est ensemble qu'on va plus loin ! Belle écoute à toi

On the episode, Sarah chats with Debra Pascali Bonaro, a doula, author, and documentary filmmaker. Debra's goal is to make sure each person has pleasure and a community of caring support during pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenting. In the episode Sarah and Debra cover topics like: The history of birth - what birth was like before it became the “medical model” as most people know birth today. The history of midwives - how many midwives attend births. Orgasmic birth. What is it? What does it mean? How to take your birth experience into your own hands and have the experience you want. The thought that birth has sexual can be really taboo and challenging. Intimacy after baby - how to keep your ships sailing in the same direction and get them back on course if they are going opposite ways For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Podcast Homepage: https://juna.co/pod

Straight from the mouth of the orgasmic birth goddess herself. This interview is with Debra Pascali-Bonaro the founder of OrgasmicBirth.com. In the full episode we cover -the definition of orgasmic birth (from a blissful joy, to the elusive birth-gasm) -the importance of a great birth team -her holding me while I work through some of MY anger at the system -the realization that even cesarian births can be orgasmic -the importance of the couple connection Join Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra's latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! She is Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and Creatrix of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials, which prepares expectant parents to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sexual nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Connect with Debra @OrgasmicBirth on Instagram @OBirth on Facebook http://www.orgasmicbirth.com to receive 10 FREE Pleasurable Birth tips along with discounts on her film and classes Join Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership About Elena Harder Elena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in 2010. A challenging hospital birth lead to an abusive relationship and then 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear and depression. She believes that by sharing vulnerable stories, and hard earned wisdom, others don't need to make the same mistakes, can move from suffering to joy much faster, and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Get the Free Joygasmic Birth eCourse at joygasm.me Website: ElenaHarderR.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram: @JoygasmHarder Purchase the Ignite Female Changemakers Book https://elenaharderr.com/ignite-book/ Clean Your Guts From Glyphosate in 90 Days (Get $50 off using this link https://ishoppurium.com?prods=4422200623176:1&giftcard=joygasm) Huge Thank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message

Straight from the mouth of the orgasmic birth goddess herself. This interview is with Debra Pascali-Bonaro the founder of OrgasmicBirth.com. In the full episode we cover -the definition of orgasmic birth (from a blissful joy, to the elusive birth-gasm) -the importance of a great birth team -her holding me while I work through some of MY anger at the system -the realization that even cesarian births can be orgasmic -the importance of the couple connection Join Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra's latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! She is Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and Creatrix of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials, which prepares expectant parents to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sexual nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Connect with Debra @OrgasmicBirth on Instagram @OBirth on Facebook http://www.orgasmicbirth.com to receive 10 FREE Pleasurable Birth tips along with discounts on her film and classes Join Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership About Elena Harder Elena Harder is on a mission to Nourish Mothers and create Bulletproof Moms. She started her awakening journey when she conceived her son in 2010. A challenging hospital birth lead to an abusive relationship and then 7 years spent in crippling postpartum depression, self loathing and people pleasing. She never gave up hope on finding a way through. Her search for “mental health” led Elena to study Mindfulness, Spirituality, NLP, Theta Healing, Tantra, Optimal Nutrition, and Intermittent Fasting to find a way to finally recover her mind and joyful soul. Now she works with other mothers to help them master the tools and skills that really work to remove their negative self talk, eliminate stress, heal their hearts, and remove anxiety, fear and depression. She believes that by sharing vulnerable stories, and hard earned wisdom, others don't need to make the same mistakes, can move from suffering to joy much faster, and be empowered to find their own Joygasmic Life. Get the Free Joygasmic Birth eCourse at joygasm.me Website: ElenaHarderR.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Joygasm8 Instagram: @JoygasmHarder Purchase the Ignite Female Changemakers Book https://elenaharderr.com/ignite-book/ Clean Your Guts From Glyphosate in 90 Days (Get $50 off using this link https://ishoppurium.com?prods=4422200623176:1&giftcard=joygasm) Huge Thank you to SONNY for our Intro-Outro Song https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message

Do you remember the Saturday Night Live skit about “Mom Jeans”? It pokes fun at “moms” and emphasizes that once someone becomes a mother they trade in the sexy body, cute clothes, and sense of self for a frumpy bodied person with poor fashion sense who is fully family focused. Why does society accept the deeply embedded belief that mothers can't be sexy?  This is one of my favorite episodes of Yoga | Birth | Babies which is why we are revisiting this important topic! I speak with award winning documentarian, author, world renowned speaker and acclaimed doula, Debra Pascali-Bonaro.  Debra and I have a fun and lively conversation about her book, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy. Debra explains why so many people put sexuality and motherhood into two very different realms and how mother figures can reclaim their sexy wild woman. Debra offers amazing insight and advice for maintaining your connection to your partner and honoring your own personal needs.  Support Our Sponsors  Lovevery: Get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at LoveEvery.com/YBB Osea: Try OSEA risk-free for 30 days and get free shipping on orders over $50. They even send free samples with every order! Get 10% off your first order with my promo code YBB at OSEAmalibu.com OUAI:  Go to THEOUAI.comand use code YBB to get 15% off your entire purchase. Greenchef: Go to GreenChef.com/ybb90 and use code ybb90 to get $90 off your first month including free shipping! Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straight from the mouth of the orgasmic birth goddess herself. This interview is with Debra Pascali-Bonaro the founder of OrgasmicBirth.com. We cover the definition of orgasmic birth (from a blissful joy, to the elusive birth-gasm) the importance of a great birth team her holding me while I work through some of MY anger at the system the realization that even cesarian births can be orgasmic the importance of the couple connection Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra's latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! She is Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and Creatrix of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials, which prepares expectant parents to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sexual nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Join Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership Connect with Debra @OrgasmicBirth on Instagram @OBirth on Facebook http://www.orgasmicbirth.com to receive 10 FREE Pleasurable Birth tips along with discounts on her film and classes Want to be first to get new episodes? Sign up here for email notifications: ElenaHarderR.com/podcast/ Intro-Outro Song Credit goes to SONNY https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj Get your Free Joygasmic Birth eBook Joygasm.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message

Straight from the mouth of the orgasmic birth goddess herself. This interview is with Debra Pascali-Bonaro the founder of OrgasmicBirth.com. In the full episode we cover the definition of orgasmic birth (from a blissful joy, to the elusive birth-gasm) the importance of a great birth team her holding me while I work through some of MY anger at the system the realization that even cesarian births can be orgasmic the importance of the couple connection Join Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra's latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! She is Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and Creatrix of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials, which prepares expectant parents to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sexual nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Connect with Debra @OrgasmicBirth on Instagram @OBirth on Facebook http://www.orgasmicbirth.com to receive 10 FREE Pleasurable Birth tips along with discounts on her film and classes Want to be first to get new episodes? Sign up here for email notifications: ElenaHarderR.com/podcast/ Intro-Outro Song Credit goes to SONNY https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj Get your Free Joygasmic Birth eBook Joygasm.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message

In this episode Lauren McClain and Dr. Brendan Riordan will discuss Elizabeth Davis and Debra Pascali-Bonaro's article in issue 68 of Pathways magazine titled "Intuition and Birth." Digital and print issues of the magazine can be ordered here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

Straight from the orgasmic birth goddess herself. This interview is with Debra Pascali-Bonaro the founder of OrgasmicBirth.com. We cover the definition of orgasmic birth (from a blissful joy, to the elusive birth-gasm) the importance of a great birth team her holding me while I work through some of MY anger at the system the realization that even cesarian births can be orgasmic the importance of the couple connection Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra's latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! She is Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and Creatrix of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials, which prepares expectant parents to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sexual nature of birth. Debra's passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! Join Our Community to Watch to the Full Episode at https://elenaharderr.com/membership-home/podcast-membership Connect with Debra @OrgasmicBirth on Instagram @OBirth on Facebook www.orgasmicbirth.com to receive 10 FREE Pleasurable Birth tips along with discounts on her film and classes Want to be first to get new episodes? Sign up here for email notifications: ElenaHarderR.com/podcast/ Intro-Outro Song Credit goes to SONNY https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woO5xoM5KGReQEEqdexGj Get your Free Joygasmic Birth eBook Joygasm.me --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joygasmic/message

When I discovered Debra's work, I knew I wanted to interview her! Her message should be heard by all moms-to-be and parents. Debra has a different view of birth. It's not about pain and fear, it's about an enjoyable and pleasurable birth. In this episode, Debra is introducing us to the notion of Orgasmic Birth. We also talked about sex after baby, when and how to have more pleasure as a new mom. Show notes link: https://bonjourbaby.net/sex-after-baby-expert-talk/

In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Davis, midwife, reproductive health care specialist, educator, and consultant. She is also the author of Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy & Birth (https://elizabethdavis.com/books/). She tells us about her first experiences with birth, including her being present at an unassisted birth, as well as her traumatic experience with her first birth when she went into labor a month early. Because of the premature labor, she reluctantly birthed in a hospital, where she received a lateral episiotomy. She then tells about her second, home birth, whose success and beauty gave her a transformation of her previous experience. Her worries about tearing over her episiotomy scar shifted her focus deeply on her vagina, and as a result her delivery gave her a crescendo of sensation and emotion that she considered an orgasmic birth. Later, she met Debra Pascali-Bonaro who introduced her to the term “orgasmic birth,” and influenced her to write Heart & Hands, which focuses primarily on the physiology of birth. Elizabeth then shares that “orgasmic” in “orgasmic birth” refers to any experience that is ecstatic, transcendent, sensual, and powerful. She explains how the pattern of female orgasm with the highest peak of sensation has plateaus on the way up. She compares this to progress in labor, and how both processes reflect female identity. She shares that even a painful birthing experience can still reach the point of having an orgasmic dimension. We then talk about what women can do to encourage an orgasmic experience at birth. Elizabeth explains how orgasmic birth can lead to healing from emotional, physical, and psychological trauma. We then discuss how unassisted birth relates to orgasmic birth. We talk about the proper roles of midwives birth workers. We then finish with Elizabeth sharing that the coursework she has on her Heart and Hands course is linked to the National Midwifery Institute. To learn more, visit https://elizabethdavis.com.  1:07 Elizabeth's Story 12:09 What is Orgasmic Birth?  25:09: Unassisted Birth and the Proper Role of Midwives 44:21 The Heart and Hands Course “[Midwives] really have not gotten out there and said, ‘here's how we assess dates, here's how we continue to assess well-being. We can estimate amniotic fluid volume by palpation. We can make note of fetal well-being, not only by mom doing kick counts, but listening with a fetoscope for an extended period of time, and noting good variability and reactivity.”  36:50 https://birthcircle.com For Any Questions, Email Me at media@birthcircle.com

Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra’s latest book, an Amazon #1 New Release, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother, and featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world.   Debra Pascali-Bonaro is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative both of which promote safe, respectful childbirth maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra’s passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians, and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life! What you'll hear in this episode: Orgasmic birth Honoring the body after birth Intimacy & sleep Nine pleasures The Fives Love Languages book Sex education Goop Lab: The Pleasure is Ours In the Flo book Online Class: Sex After Baby launches November 2020 Connect with Debra: Website: OrgasmicBirth.com Instagram: @orgasmicbirth The Film: OrgasmicBirth.com The Class: PaintoPowerChildbirth.com Bali Retreats: EatPrayDoula.com Workshops: DebraPascaliBonaro.com

I interviewed Debra Pascali-Bonaro of Orgasmic Birth! We talked about love, pleasure, support, change, struggle, honouring birth and so much more!

Do you believe pleasure is your birthright? If you don’t - what if you did? And if you do - how can you magnify that? Today’s episode is a conversation with our friend Debra Pascali-Bonaro, creator of the famous documentary “Orgasmic Birth.”  This interview, which is really like a masterclass, walks us through Debra’s 9-step process of PLEASURES, ways to create better sex and intimacy.  We talk about sexual energy as life energy that fuels us and feeds our creativity. We also discuss our partners’ roles in all of this as well as how trauma can be addressed while working on cultivating deeper sexual intimacy within ourselves and our partners.  And click the link below to check out Debra’s class “Sex After Baby.” Links: Sign up for Debra’s “Sex After Baby” class: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/sexafterbaby/?oprid=5519&ref=56552 Our website: https://www.diahpodcast.com/ DIAH Shop: https://www.bonfire.com/store/diahpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diahpodcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/diahpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1904721379788084/?ref=bookmarks

Why does society accept the deeply embedded belief that mothers can’t be sexy? Saturday Night Live just re-aired their “Mom Jeans” skit poking fun at “moms”. Emphasizing that once someone because a mother they trade in the sexy body, cute clothes, and sense of self for a frumpy bodied person with poor fashion sense who is fully family focused. In this episode of Yoga|Birth|Babies, I speak with award winning documentarian, author, world renowned speaker and acclaimed doula, Debra Pascali-Bonaro.  Debra and I have a fun and lively conversation about her new book, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy. Debra explains why so many people put sexuality and motherhood into two very different realms and how motherhood figures can reclaim their sexy wild woman. Debra offers amazing insight and advice for maintaining your connection to your partner and honoring your own personal needs.  Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who knew orgasm was such a divisive word? Debra Pascali-Bonaro joins us for our 27th episode all about her work to bring pleasure back into the birthing and postpartum space. She discusses her newest book that is being released on April 9th too: The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Baby. This is a fantastic episode all about re-framing our thinking and approach to birth, and we just know you're gonna love listening.

Are you craving a deeper connection with your partner? Listen in to find ways to feel empowered and connected to your partner. I'm delighted to have Debra back on the show as she updates us on her latest book “The Ultimate Guide to  Sex After Baby. Let's talk about what no one talks about.” She shares with us how we can regain the intimacy and love all new parents need and deserve after the arrival of their baby. What we talked about: The importance of love, connection, and communication as we parent Her journey in discovering why her first marriage did not succeed Learning ways to better fuel our intimacy to be a better parent  How women have often been held back in expressing their sexuality Creating your own belief and values when it comes to sensuality Sex education at home and school The correlation between body image and intimacy The importance of investing in birth preparation, to be honored, respected and loved and ultimately feeling powerful Processing your birth is part of healing and honoring the new you How our birth stories can impact how we feel about ourselves. The hormones of birth are the same as those of orgasms Honoring our sensuality with every sense Things to Remember “If we try to get back to something we are always missing out.” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro “Great sex is about feeling at home with our body.” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro “The energy that gets the baby in gets the baby out." - Ina May Gaskin Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor.

Are you wanting a pleasurable birthing experience?  Listen in to find out what is possible.  In honor of a 2-day doula training, I just completed I'm sharing a wonderful conversation I had with Debra a few years back, she has been an inspiration to so many including me. What we talked about: The first steps to choosing how you want to birth Following our inner wisdom when it comes to how we want to birth our babies Changing the language around ‘pain of  contractions' How to find the right birthing environment for you Having the option to move during birth Choosing your supporting team that honors and respects your needs Interviewing caregivers and shopping around for your options Things to Remember “Don't let anybody put you down in birth” - Debra Pascali Bonaro “Birth is not just another day” - Debra Pascali Bonaro Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor.

Founder & President of Pain to Power Childbirth online classes, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret and co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” Debra Pascali-Bonaro talks about: What is Orgasmic Birth? Birth and Sex? How are they connected? How does fear cause pain in childbirth?  Debra is an inspirational international speaker, Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, and Co-Chair executive committee of the International Childbirth Initiative. Debra’s passion comes from her years as a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International as well as acclaimed international speaker, teaching parents, midwives, nurses, doulas, and physicians in over 40 countries. Featured on ABC 20/20, NBC Today Show, New York Times, LA times and in media and parenting magazines around the world. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How Debra became a Doula and Childbirth Educator (3:28) What led Debra to create the Orgasmic Birth concept (5:17) The percentage of women who’ve had an orgasm during birth (11:15) How sex and birth are related (17:23) Healing from trauma (20:57) Orgasmicbirth.com

Join me as I talk with fellow birth educator, doula and extraordinary filmmaker, Debra P. Bonaro. If you have done She Births® then you know that her documentary is one of my absolute favourites - and I recommend everyone watches it as an education towards having a better birth.Debra is Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret and co-author of the accompanying bookShe is an international speaker and chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, Co-Chair for the International Childbirth Initiative, (ICI)Debra has spent over 30 years teaching families, doulas and caregivers in over 40 countries about bringing comfort, love and pleasure to birth and life!We talk about the birthing of her creative projects as well as her advocacy work. The power of birthing with more pleasure. The importance of inviting pleasure into your pregnancy as well as your birth - and the 12 Steps to Safe and Respectful Mother Baby-Family Maternity Care created by ICI that will help every woman around the world have a better birth experience and perhaps ensure that you two get the care you deserve from your provider.www.shebirths.com

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! In this episode, Jessy and Rebekah get to chat with Mariah Freya, co-founder of beducated.com, all that way from her home in Germany! We learned about tantric sex, her journey through the world of sexual awakening and made a new friend! We also learned a little about where the term “G-spot” came from, how small the world of birth control is AND how mattresses are a total scam. This episode has it all, so get ready!! 01:10: Check out this article from The Independent all about Ernst Grafenberg!05:30: Want to know more about this lunchtime procedure, this “G-shot for your G-spot?” You can read this article from HuffPo about the procedure and the MAN WHO INVENTED IT. Excuse us while we roll our eyes so hard we give ourselves headaches.07:30: In case you haven’t traveled back in time recently, you can do it right now! And listen to our inaugural episode, Vulva Shame!09:00: Curious about what Beducated is all about? Check out the website here!21:43: You can see some of Betty Dodson’s art here. She also puts out paper and art supplies during some of her classes to have women draw their own vulvas. Pretty rad!26:00: In case this bit is a little confusing, you can get some background information on it by listening to our episode FOSTA/SESTA: Change or Disappear.28:30: Doubtful about orgasmic birth? Here is an article about it from Glamour Magazine. It is interesting because it looks at how birth normally occurs in the United States – in the hospital setting – and how the lack of freedom of movement women are afforded doesn’t allow them to have this experience. You can also learn more by watching this documentary called “Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret” directed by doula and orgasmic birth activist and educator Debra Pascali-Bonaro.30:45: Here is a link to the episode of Adam Ruins Everything all about the mattress industry!31:30: So apparently it is the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that regulates all things mattress. Unless the mattresses include some sort of medical device at which time they are overseen by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Imagine a world where birth giving was coupled with pleasure? Does birth giving have to be coupled with tremendous pain? Debra Pascali-Bonaro, who coined the concept of Orgasmic Birth shares her in-depth knowledge about birth giving and the unlimited possibilities to rejoice in the very moment of the delivery. What is an orgasmic birth? Why is it important? Why are we not all experiencing it and how can we work to reach it? What benefits does a pleasurable birth come with? Is it actually coupled with our sex lives and the sexual notion of an orgasm? Doula, inspirational speaker, film director, educator and powerhouse woman - Debra Pascali Bonaro depicts the stigmas of birth giving and why women have to take back the power of birthing. Could an orgasmic birth be life-changing...?

ABOUT DEBRA: Debra is a pioneer in reminding humanity that birth can be full of pleasure and delight. Debra has trained thousands of doulas and birth professionals around the world in the practices of gentle birth support. Debra is the creator and director of Orgasmic Birth, a documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth, an everyday miracle. She sees the powerful role birth plays in women’s lives when they are permitted to experience it fully. Debra is a sought after inspirational speaker, chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, co-chair of the International Childbirth Initiative, member of the White Ribbon Alliance, Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, and co-author of the book Orgasmic Birth, Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth Experience.   IN THIS EPISODE: Debra discusses how she became a pioneer in the birth community, what an orgasmic birth is, steps that you can take to have an orgasmic birth, and ten big ideas that she has about birth!   REMINDERS: Bloom T-Shirts are on sale- 100% of the profit is being donated to the Human Milk Banking Association of North America! Learn more. Want a shout out in the next episode? Leave an iTunes review for the chance to be the “reviewer of the week.”

Today we’ll be talking about pleasure in birth, but what does that even mean, and why is it helpful to the whole birthing process? Debra Pascali-Bonaro has answers. Check it out.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-birth-pleasure   Support our sponsors: Go to auraframes.com and use the code Birthful for $50 off your first order until December 31st. Go to expectful.com/birthful to get a free, one month trial.   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe! Click to grab my free postpartum plan   And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika   Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY)

If you think the words orgasm and birth don't belong in the same sentence, that's a good sign you should listen to today's episode.   As if motherhood and orgasm weren't already taboo enough, today, we're talking about mother's having orgasmic births.   Learn how a dream led Debra to make the documentary and book, “Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret” to take the discussion of pleasurable birth to the mainstream so more women can experience joy and pleasure in birth instead of pain and suffering.   Why are we giving voice to the pain side of birth and not honoring and giving voice to the pleasure when countless women experience pleasure in birth but say nothing about it because they're scared?!   Learn how fabulously pleasure and birth go together!   Hear Debra talk about how having a birth-gasm doesn't need to be a performance standard in order to have a pleasurable birth. Because birth can hold many different elements of pleasure and anyone can prepare to make it more likely to have a pleasurable experience.   Also, hear Debra explain how birth-gasms are physiologically possible and how we need to stop separating birth from the array of sexual experiences that we can have as humans!   Debra Pascali-Bonaro, is the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth, the Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret  and co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” all of which  explore the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra is an inspirational international speaker, chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization and Advisor to the International Childbirth Education Association.   Debra's passion comes from her years as a  Lamaze International childbirth educator, and birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International where she has taught and worked with women, men, midwives, doulas and physicians in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love and pleasure to birth and life!   Debra has been featured on ABC's 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, The UK Times as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines, Podcasts, Webinars, Panels and Conferences around the world. Debra is a pioneer in reminding humanity that birth can be full of pleasure and delight.   Check out Debra at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/positivelyprepared/   Enjoying this content? Be sure to sign up for weekly updates and learn my secrets to multiorgasmic bliss at https://www.themultiorgasmicmama.com/

Are you willing to invest 2% of your day to make the other 98% better? Emily Fletcher is a three time returning guest. A meditation teacher and creator of the Ziva Technique, Emily taught me everything I know about meditation, and I’ve been a huge advocate of the practice every since I learned three years ago. Meditation has been a huge part of my creative journey and has helped me get rid of anxiety and stress. Emily has a new master class about just that: reducing stress. Listen in as she talks about different tools, meditation specifically, to help you de-stress your mind and body on a daily basis. She also is sharing new updated neuroscience around meditation, including new benefits and ways to use a meditation practice to hack your creative flow. Check out Emily's Stress Solution. To me manifesting simply means consciously creating a life you love. Some things we learn in this podcast: What’s new in the world of Ziva Meditation [4:10] The difference between mindfulness and meditation [5:10] How stress gets stored in your body [7:10] How epigenetic control your genes [8:50] Some of Emily’s favorite new science [10:45] The power of manifesting [14:30] What kind of teaching Emily is doing now [18:15] What a mantra is and how to use them [19:50] How meditation helps with creative performance [22:40] Why you should combine discipline and flow [27:55] What Emily has been doing for the past year [32:35] What is the biggest myth about meditation [35:00] Why people need to make time to meditate [40:20] Emily has a new masterclass about stress management [41:50] The top books Emily is reading now [43:15] What happens when you meditate when you’re pregnant [45:30] What has shifted for me since I started meditating [52:00] Links mentioned: Listen to Emily Fletcher’s previous episodes: Episode 66 + Episode 101 Take Emily's new online course Check out The Stress Solution Read the books mentioned in this episode: Origins by Annie Murphy Paul Unlock the Power of the Unfocused Mind by Srini Pillay Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Ortland Orgasmic Birth by Elizabeth Davis, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, and Aimee Jolson HypnoBirthing by Marie Mongan and Lorne Campbell The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Connect with  Instagram | Twitter | Website

Debra Pascali Bonaro is the founder and president of Pain to Power, an interactive childbirth experience program. She is the director of the award-winning documentary, “Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret,” a Lamaze international childbirth educator, and a birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International.  Listen to this episode for tips on how to move from pain to pleasure during childbirth. Listen and Learn: How to re-evaluate the language surrounding birth What our culture does to frame birth as a painful experience Barriers to opening up to the intimacy of birth Tips and tools to help switch your energy How to honor birth as part of your sexuality Related Products: Pain Management, Volume 1: Comfort Techniques Miracle of Birth 4th Edition  Understanding Birth Curriculum  Positions for Labor  Mother’s Advocate DVDs Resources: To Learn More about Debra Pascali Bonaro and The Orgasmic Birth, Click Here.

Debra Pascali Bonaro is the founder and president of Pain to Power, an interactive childbirth experience program. She is the director of the award-winning documentary, “Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret,” a Lamaze international childbirth educator, and a birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International.  Listen to this episode for tips on how to move from pain to pleasure during childbirth. Listen and Learn: How to re-evaluate the language surrounding birth What our culture does to frame birth as a painful experience Barriers to opening up to the intimacy of birth Tips and tools to help switch your energy How to honor birth as part of your sexuality Related Products: Pain Management, Volume 1: Comfort Techniques Miracle of Birth 4th Edition  Understanding Birth Curriculum  Positions for Labor  Mother’s Advocate DVDs Resources: To Learn More about Debra Pascali Bonaro and The Orgasmic Birth, Click Here.

Empowering, life changing, ecstatic… not words you’d usually use to describe childbirth, right? Well, after listening to today’s podcast guest, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, I’m betting you’re going to be changing the way you look at, talk about, and conceptualise this sacred right of passage. Because as Debra’s work shows, it IS possible to have a childbirth that’s filled with love, bliss, dignity… and even orgasm! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/53 Debra Pascali Bonaro is a pioneer in reminding humanity that birth can be full of pleasure and delight. She has trained thousands of doulas and birth professionals around the world in the practices of gentle birth support, and her work has been featured in places like The Today Show, The New York Times, The LA Times, The UK Times, as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world. She’s also the creator and director of Orgasmic Birth, a documentary that examines the intimate and miraculous nature of birth. Debra’s insights have massive implications for ALL women — not just those who are pregnant, or planning on having babies soon. So if you want to learn how to unlock your power as a woman, reframe your perception of childbirth, and tap into the magic of this sacred rite of passage, this episode is for you! In this episode we chat about:  Her journey from hearing her nonna and great nonna’s birthing stories, to becoming an orgasmic childbirth educator and expert in empowering women to take back their birth (04:21) How you can have a gentle and orgasmic birth (yes, it IS possible) (14:37) Why you must have a love affair with desire and pleasure every single day, and what this can do for your birth (15:43) Why you always want to be mindful of your dialogue — but even more so around birth and pregnancy (18:34) How to literally dance our babies out into the world (love this SO much!) (21:25) Why love and respect are essential when you’re bringing a baby into the world (29:12) Why sexuality during childbirth is so important (32:43) The power of healing sexual trauma (36:03) Plus so much more! P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/53 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Living in a society that promotes the idea of painful childbirth as the norm, it’s hard for many to imagine that childbirth does not only not have to be painful, but it can actually be orgasmic. Debra Pascali-Bonaro is here to shed light on the myths of childbirth and remind us that birth can be full of pleasure and delight. Debra has trained thousands of doulas and birth professionals around the world in the practices of gentle birth support. She is the creator and director of Orgasmic Birth, a documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth, an everyday miracle. She sees the powerful role birth plays in women’s lives when they are permitted to experience it fully. Debra is a sought-after inspirational speaker, chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, and co-author of the book Orgasmic Birth, Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth Experience. Her newest baby Pain To Power Childbirth is an online childbirth class that will provide you the keys to move from pain to pleasure in childbirth and beyond! An orgasmic birth is not defined as literally having an orgasm during birth — though that’s certainly possible! — rather it describes an overall birth experience that is safe, satisfying, gentle, joyous and pleasure filled. In this episode, Debra shares how mothers can create a birth ambiance that sets them up for a nurturing birth in any setting. We discuss the industrialization of birth and what the typical cascade of medical interventions looks like. Debra also explains the importance of staying connected to your sexuality during birth and many more invaluable pieces of information in this fantastic conversation. It’s time for orgasmic birth to become the cultural norm! As Debra so lovingly puts it, let’s “dance our babies into the world!" EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Show Introduction: Hunt + gather updates: Hunting squirrels, butchering chickens, harvesting acorns and our upcoming course on eating acorns Q&A: Daniel answers your questions on parasites & eating squirrels Introducing Debra Pascali-Bonaro Debra’s passion for birth  Permission to fully experience birth What is orgasmic birth? Industrialized birth What birth looks like around the globe Dancing our babies into the world The typical cascade of medical interventions Staying connected to sexuality during birth Explaining midwives, doulas and dude-las Males delivering babies Creating birth ambiance

Heads Up: this is an amazing episode. Full of conversation around pleasurable, joyful, ecstatic birth. It may cause you to feel empowered and excited around birth : ) But seriously, we are so honored to have Debra Pascali-Bonaro join us on the show. She’s another one of the powerhouses of the birthing community that we’ve been anxious to meet and chat with. She is the creator and director of the documentary, “Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret.”

Debra Pascali-Bonaro, Lamaze International childbirth educator,  birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret  and co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth”  and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pain to Power, which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra’s passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas and physicians in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love and pleasure to birth and life!You can find more of Debra's pleasurable insights at:   FaceBook: http://facebook.com/obirth Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/   Be sure to check out the other amazing contributors to the Conscious Birth series of Rockstar Birth Radio. And if you're already pregnant, grab yourself a subscription to the Rockstar Birth Magazine or a membership to the Rock Your Birth Academy. Both perfectly designed to support you on your pregnancy journey towards a powerful and positive birth experience. You'll find both of these and more, at rockstarbirthmagazine.com

Baby on the way! Ready or not, some women give birth in unexpected circumstances. Host Elisa Benson sits down with Seventeen.com's social media editor Ariel Nagi to chat with orgasmic birth expert Debra Pascali-Bonaro about childbirth.

Debra Pascali Bonaro is the creator and director of Orgasmic Birth, a documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth, an everyday miracle. She will guide you to experience the powerful role birth plays in our lives when you are able to experience it fully. Debra is chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, Advisory member of the White Ribbon Alliance, Lamaze International childbirth educator, DONA International Doula Trainer, and co-author of the book Orgasmic Birth, Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth Experience. Debra has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Good Morning Russia, The NBC Today Show, Discovery Health, in The New York Times, The LA Times, The UK Times as well as numerous Parenting and Health Magazines around the world. Debra's passion to share pleasure in all aspects of our life makes her a sought after inspirational speaker all over the world. She is a pioneer in reminding humanity that birth can be full of pleasure and delight.  TOPICS: How to have an orgasmic birth + Why pleasure is so important for pregnancy and birth + How to reconnect to your divine feminine through birth + How to navigate the postpartum phase with grace and support + Why privacy is so important during birth How to celebrate your luscious body.

If you’ve heard about Orgasmic Birth then you’re familiar with today’s guest Debra Pascali Bonaro B.Ed., LCCE, PDT/BDT(DONA). On this episode, Deb speaks with Debra about the Pain to Power philosophy and how she applies it to her work with her doula clients and inspires others to see birth as a transformative and empowering experience. Debra also discusses the need for women to take time and ownership of their education of birth to help ensure satisfaction and agency over their birth experience. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  instagram & facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debra Pascali-Bonaro is the mother of six children, Director of the documentary Orgasmic Birth and co-author of Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth. She is the Chairperson of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative.  TOPICS: What orgasmic birth is and how to prepare for one + How to create a new empowering language for birth + How to work through self-doubt and fear + Key elements to having a pleasurable birth + How to create your ideal birth ambience + Why certain movements are so important during labor and birth + How to own your power and celebrate your birth + How you can make a difference in how women give birth.

Debra Pascali-Bonaro, B.Ed., LCCE, PDT/BDT(DONA) is the Founder & President of Pain to Power Childbirth Experience, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret  and co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth” all of which  explore the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra is an inspirational international speaker, chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative, Advisor to Human Rights in Childbirth and ICEA.  Debra’s passion comes from her years as a  Lamaze International childbirth educator, and birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International where she has worked with women, men, midwives, doulas and physicians in over 30 countries bringing comfort, love and pleasure to birth and life!

And we go super deep on it, talking at length with Debra Pascali-Bonaro, who made a whole documentary about it (you may never forget these clips). We also speak about orgasms that make you deaf, with Sophie Saint Thomas, who speaks from experience, and debate what euphemisms for vagina a man can actually safely use. With Allison P. Davis, Maureen O'Connor, and David Wallace-Wells.

A special edition of Progressive Parenting. I will be speaking to Debra Pascali Bonaro about Empowered Birth, what it means to her and how women everywhere can have an empowered birth, and how we can advocate for ourselves and eachother as advocates and sisters on this planet. Debra is Co-Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative, which works in collaboration with global leaders and groups to reduce maternal and infant mortality and improve care for mothers, babies, and families. She serves on the Board of Directors for Childbirth Connection and is a DONA-approved doula trainer. She coauthored Nurturing Beginnings: Mother Love’s Guide to Postpartum Home Care for Doulas and Outreach Workers and received Lamaze International’s Elizabeth Bing Award in 2002.