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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:
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Episode 281: We rely on Chief Staff Executives (CSEs) to lead the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors. As exciting, challenging, and fulfilling this job can be, it is also a stressful and lonely job too. Working in isolation can lead to depression, additional stress, sleep disruption, and even thoughts of self harm. In this episode, two CSEs, Adam Levy, CAE, of the American Cleft-Palate Association, and Silvia Quevedo, CAE, of Lamaze International, share the results of a study done among CSEs about sustaining their health on all levels. This important conversation needs to continue and with the leadership of the study authors: Adam, Silvia, Lindsay Currey, CAE, and Tara Puckey, CAE, our community can look forward to increasing support for all CSEs. If you want to be a CSE or you already have or had the job, you'll find this honest conversation will get you thinking. How do you stay healthy as a staff leader? Share a comment!
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.
Ep 130 Description: “Maternity care is everybody's business, acknowledging the deep need for improvement and making sure that people have something concrete and specific based on where they are and their own journey as a consumer of maternity care.” —Jill Wodnick Maternal health is a global issue that impacts families worldwide. Equitable access to quality care and the right to safe, respectful birth experiences are fundamental human rights. Yet too many mothers continue to face disparities, trauma, and preventable complications. Jill Wodnick is a Lamaze childbirth educator, doula, and maternal health policy expert dedicated to advancing respectful, evidence-based maternity care. She serves on national advisory councils and provides technical assistance to community organizations. Tune in as Jill shares the powerful history and legacy of the 123forMOMS movement, the complex role of doulas and Medicaid reimbursement, as well as strategies for advocating for quality indicators and respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth, and more. 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: 03:22 Meet Jill- Professional Birth Advocate 08:34 123forMOMS 13:15 Expanding 123forMOMS 20:36 Advocating for Quality Maternity Care 27:34 The Forgotten Chakra Links Mentioned:
What do you do when your organization's name is well known, but what you actually do is NOT well known or understood? How do you educate the public and the healthcare community for greater awareness and support?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Silvia Quevedo, Executive Director of Lamaze International. Silvia discusses: That Lamaze is so much more than a breathing technique. Lamaze is a philosophy, education, advocacy, and practices that foster healthy labor, delivery and early parenting.The maternal health crisis in the US, especially among women of color and women in rural communities.The six healthy birth practices that are supported by the World Health Organization.How being an association executive is Silvia's second career, and how being an executive director for the first time is like drinking from a fire hose.Her biggest piece of advice to other association CEOs: listen more and listen to what's being said and NOT said.How Lamaze expanded membership categories so that anyone working with pregnancy and birthing can join.How Lamaze is a brand and the organization licenses its name to products, including clothing and toys. The processing for vetting licensees is very thorough.Lamaze's advocacy work includes supporting the Medicaid expansion in states, and support for workforce development programs.The member toolkits and resources Lamaze has developed, enabling members to better communicate the organization's mission and services.References:Lamaze International website
En este episodio de Rollos de Mujeres Podcast nos acompaña la Dra. Liz Arenas, ella es Médico Cirujano, Doula, educadora perinatal por Lamaze International, especialista en lactancia, Partera. Atiende salud femenina natural, funcional e integrativamente con enfoque feminista. Y nos comparte sus conocimientos y experiencias en partos vaginales, así que acompáñanos. Sígue a la Dra. Liz en Instagram AQUÍ. Y también únete a la familia de Rollos de Mujeres en las redes sociales, y suscríbete a nuestro boletín para que te enteres de nuestros episodios y artículos nuevos. INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TIKTOK YOUTUBE Y en http://www.rollosdemujeres.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EVIDENCE-BASED BIRTH PRACTICES MAKE BIRTH HEALTHIER AND SAFER FOR MOTHERS AND BABIESAt The Eudaimonia Center, we know what makes birth safe for mothers and babies AND standard maternity care in the United States is not evidence-based and does not reflect this knowledge. Therefore, the health-care provider and place of birth will influence the care that Mom receives in powerful ways. The result is that birth is less safe for mothers and babies than it should be, causing harm where it could be avoided.The World Health Organization identifies four care practices that promote, support, and protect normal birth. Lamaze International identifies two additional practices. Together, these six practices are supported by research, including systematic reviews from The Cochrane Library and the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (2007). Written for women and their families, the Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice papers describe the importance of each of the six practices for a healthy, safe birth and provide a synopsis of the evidence that supports each practice. Every pregnant woman needs to know that these six evidence-based birth practices make birth healthier and safer for mothers and babies.Healthy Birth Practice #1: Let Labor Begin on Its OwnHealthy Birth Practice #2: Walk, Move Around, and Change Positions Throughout LaborHealthy Birth Practice #3: Bring a Loved One, Friend, or Doula for Continuous SupportHealthy Birth Practice #4: Avoid Interventions That Are Not Medically NecessaryHealthy Birth Practice #5: Avoid Giving Birth on the Back, and Follow the Body's Urges to PushHealthy Birth Practice #6: Keep Mother and Baby Together – It's Best for Mother, Baby, and BreastfeedingBirth is intended to happen simply... without worry or trouble.About Our Guest:Gina Mundy is an attorney specializing in childbirth cases. For over 20 years, her focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labor and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labor and delivery. Throughout her career, Gina has traveled nationwide, engaging with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and midwives to explore all aspects of labor and delivery. These interactions have provided her with invaluable insights, enabling her to appreciate the diverse perspectives prevalent in different regions of the country. Resources Mentioned:A Parent's Guide to a Safter ChildbirthConnect with Gina:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInThe hashtag for the podcast is #nourishyourflourish. You can also find our practice on the following social media outlets:Facebook: The Eudaimonia CenterInstagram: theeudaimoniacenterTwitter: eu_daimonismFor more reproductive medicine and women's health information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit our website.Have a question, comment, guest suggestion, or want to share your story? Email us at info@laurenawhite.comSupport the show
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
Preparing for conception, pregnancy, and birth, is both a time of joy for many and also can be filled with challenges and, for some, losses. Many women and birthing people suffer in silence rather than having loving compassionate care. My guest today is here to share her joyful births and how caring and companioning can help people heal and find resilience and, in time, their joy again. Naima (Niema) Beckles is an educator, consultant, doula, and founding director of For Your Birth. She trains birth workers, creates programming for maternal health organizations, and serves as a board member for Lamaze International. A published author and media contributor, Naima has also developed a specialty expertise in healing related to pregnancy loss. She is here to talk with us today about Joy, Power, and Companioning Challenges. Join our guest Naima Beckles sharing her journey to becoming a doula, her experience with joyful birth, and the importance of sharing positive birth experiences along with the challenges of learning from them. The conversation also revolves around the importance of support during pregnancy and birth, especially in cases of emergency interventions or losses. Tune in to this informative episode for an insightful conversation about childbirth and parenting! In this episode: The importance of feeling good and confident in their healthcare provider. Safety concerns around home birth and importance of qualified midwives The speaker downplayed her positive birth experience to avoid making others feel bad. Home birth experience with posterior facing baby, long pushing, and no stitches needed. Naima shares her personal experiences with pregnancy loss and abortion They emphasize the importance of having supportive midwives and companions during these experiences The importance of compassionate presence when supporting people experiencing pregnancy loss. Key Takeaways: Compassionate presence is key to holding space for grief and creating a container for expression. Preparing for conception, pregnancy, and birth is both a time of joy and, for many, also filled with challenges. It is important to share challenges but also joys in birth stories. Taking care of oneself and having support networks is necessary to avoid depletion when supporting others. Tweetable Quotes: "If all that we think and all that we've been told is that birth will be traumatic, will be terrible, will be over medicalized, then we don't have anything else to aspire to." - Naima Beckles "My tip is just about presence and like getting just like recognizing the moment that you're in, and savoring it, and following your breath, and taking that into your labor and into your early parenting and beyond."- Naima Beckles Connect with Naima! Website: https://www.foryourbirth.com/ Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn Substack: Birthwerk 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.
Understanding how sexual pleasure can ease labor pain and enhance birth is a huge gap for both providers and expected parents. In this episode, Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski discusses the importance of good sex education and how it can help reduce barriers to pleasure for both survivors of sexual assault and new parents who are looking to have a positive postpartum experience. If you're interested in learning more about how pleasure can help make childbirth easier and happier for everyone involved, I highly recommend listening to this episode! Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski is an RN, educator, counselor, author, and speaker of more than 900 local, national, and international workshops/trainings. She is a past Lamaze International president and has been a childbirth educator since the 1970s. She is also an American Association of Sexuality educators, counselors, and therapists certified as a sexuality educator and sexuality counselor. 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! How you could bring in your sexuality and sexual pleasure to prepare for birth Self-pleasure as a way to ease childbirth pain and stress There are many other ways to be orgasmic that don't involve inserting something into a vagina Key Takeaways: Touch is important for both labor and birth, and can be helpful in reducing pain Giving permission for someone to let their body have an orgasm is powerful and can be done in words Talking with your provider about incorporating self-pleasure into your birth plan is crucial It's important to communicate with your partner about what you need in order to have a positive postpartum experience There are many other ways to be orgasmic. Remember that sexuality and sexual expression are not just about penetration. Tweetable Quotes: “Your body is amazing and it's yours. And you should have consent for anything that involved it.” - Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski “Be open with your babies. Let them become self-aware and figure out how to incorporate their sexual health into their growing self-worth." - Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski Connect with Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski Website: https://www.drmaryjopodgurski.com/ 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!
Listeners, we're back this week with Michelle Morton. For Michelle Morton, the concepts of generational wealth and leaving a legacy for generations to come were instilled in her from an early age. As the owner of Luxury + Legacy and DMV Luxury Homes, her mission is to guide her clients and team, as they secure their own legacies through real estate and entrepreneurship.Michelle spent her lifetime making things beautiful, crafting poignant messages and powerful presentations. Not until her early twenties did she realize she could REALLY make this a career!Over the past 20 years, Michelle leveraged her passion for growing brands, revenue and teams, remotely, domestic and international, including but not limited to Motorola, Kodak International, Royal Caribbean, Lamaze International, and the Department of Defense.Michelle's background as a PMP certified Digital Marketing Strategist and Project Manager, coupled with her ability to cultivate lasting relationships have helped her grow a thriving real estate business that serves the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area.She is a product of Howard University, where she made the lifelong commitment to the illustrious ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.Michelle is the wife, and business partner, to Dwight Morton, and the mother of three beautiful girls, Trinity, Eden, and Grace. As a Christian family, blessed + driven by faith and stewardship, Michelle believes it is our duty to create opportunities for our children, our community, our legacy.During this episode we talked about:08:41 - Frowing up with her grandparents14:45 - Going to Howard17:19 - Tech & creativity17:44 - Building businesses22:37 - Getting into real estate26:37 - Going slow and steady27:09 - Why real estate is important for her28:06 - The real estate market34:00 - The virtual world & web 3 This episode is brought to you by MagicMind is the world's first productivity drink.
Listeners, we're back this week with a candid conversation with my NFT Besties Luisa Alberto, Michelle Morton and Marianna Di Regolo.Luisa Alberto is the CEO of People First Finance, a Virtual CFO agency that provides high touch accounting and financial advisory services to women business owners. She has 18 years of Finance and Operations experience working alongside visionary leaders of successful Bay Area startups, such as Blue Bottle Coffee and Good Eggs. Her mission is to ease the financial burden and overwhelm that holds too many extraordinary self employed women back from reaching their fullest potential, and making a wildly successful living as the brilliant creators they were born to be.Marianna is the Founder of The Fringe, an online resource and community for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. She is on a mission to support business owners from underrepresented communities, helping them grow online through creative and innovative marketing experiences. When she's not working, you can find Marianna with her wife and baby making green smoothies, pulling weeds from their garden, or going on walks with their pups.For Michelle Morton, the concepts of generational wealth and leaving a legacy for generations to come were instilled in her from an early age. As the owner of Luxury + Legacy and DMV Luxury Homes, her mission is to guide her clients and team, as they secure their own legacies through real estate and entrepreneurship.Michelle spent her lifetime making things beautiful, crafting poignant messages and powerful presentations. Not until her early twenties did she realize she could REALLY make this a career!Over the past 20 years, Michelle leveraged her passion for growing brands, revenue and teams, remotely, domestic and international, including but not limited to Motorola, Kodak International, Royal Caribbean, Lamaze International, and the Department of Defense.Michelle's background as a PMP certified Digital Marketing Strategist and Project Manager, coupled with her ability to cultivate lasting relationships have helped her grow a thriving real estate business that serves the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area.She is a product of Howard University, where she made the lifelong commitment to the illustrious ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.Michelle is the wife, and business partner, to Dwight Morton, and the mother of three beautiful girls, Trinity, Eden, and Grace. As a Christian family, blessed + driven by faith and stewardship, Michelle believes it is our duty to create opportunities for our children, our community, our legacy. During this episode we talked about:10:10 - How we got into NFTs19:41 - Doing it in community20:03 - What are NFTs29:25 - Accessibility33:43 - There's opportunity to be an early adopter38:26 - What is the fund48:36 - The current landscape52:09 - Listening and taking action53:23 - Our upcoming event This episode is brought to you by MagicMind is the world's first productivity drink.
Lisa Greaves Taylor is the founder of Birth Matters NYC and has been working with NYC-area birthing families since 2010 as a childbirth educator, birth doula and lactation counselor. She teaches group and private childbirth classes in-person in Astoria Queens, virtual live classes, and also offers an online, on-demand version of her comprehensive course. She's certified with Lamaze International, Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York, Evidence Based Birth, and DONA International and has served on the board and a task force for two of those organizations. In 2019, Lisa started the BIRTH MATTERS podcast, which shares mostly NYC-based birth and fertility journey stories along with childbirth ed commentary. In 2021, she became the Director of East River Doula Collective with the goal of providing a more comprehensive offering of support to birthing families through doula support and support groups. She's devoted to helping equip birthing people with best current evidence, strategic & coping tools, and self-advocacy strategies toward safer, more empowering and positive journeys into parenthood. Lisa is particularly passionate about advocating for change in birthing and postpartum outcomes for Black, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and underserved or marginalized populations. For more information, check out her website at www.birthmattersnyc.com. Dr. Laura is in a competition to have her podcast featured in Goodpods in May in honor of Mother's Day. Please follow her @well-adjustedmama! https://goodpods.app.link/feed Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Visit http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2022 Dr. Laura Brayton
Here’s what to expect in this episode:How do you become a gestational surrogate? What are they?Do you get to see the kids grow up as a surrogate parent?The potential legal paperwork you might have to go through if you’re planning to utilize the benefits of surrogacy.And much more! About Jennifer Torkelson:I am a full circle birth wbnh gvorker supporting families in our surrounding area... In the sense that Isupport families from “trying to conceive” all the way through the postpartum/breastfeedingjourney.I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula offering support emotionally and physically duringpregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. I have been DONA trained for years, and most recentlycertified through Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula program. Offering different comfort techniques forchildbirth helps support the mother’s body as she works with her baby towards their birthingtime. Emotionally, we are not limited to just the mother as a doula. As a doula I also supportmother’s birthing partner during her birthing time.I am a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) supporting mothers and babies with theirbreastfeeding journey. I offer support for clients in-home, so they are in their own environmentwhere they are most comfortable (Mother and baby). Empowering women in understanding theirown bodies abilities is an amazing opportunity.I am also a Certified ChildBirth Educator through Lamaze International and HypnobabiesChildbirth Hypnosis. I offer Lamaze in an informal setting with parents usually within their ownhome. For Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis the fully comprehensive childbirth education is asix-week program. It offers resources for any situation you may encounter during your birthingtime regardless of birthing location. On top of the information and resources covered,self-hypnosis is taught for the mother to utilize and tools for the birthing partner & Doula to useto help mom stay in her deep hypnosis.Another amazing service offered for postpartum mothers is Placenta Encapsulation. Some ofthe suggested benefits are increased energy, increased milk production, increased hemoglobin,more balanced hormone support to help keep postpartum depression at bay.As a student midwife I look forward to fully supporting mothers and families during their entirepregnancy journey. Supporting mothers and families outside of the hospital setting and bringingbirth back to its roots. Moving the mentality away from being a procedure needing constantmonitoring and interventions and bringing it back to a natural part of life being supported.Now bringing it back to full circle birth worker, I am also a Gestational Surrogate. Connect with Jennifer:Email: jenntlespiritbirthing@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenntlespiritbirthing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntle_spirit_birthing/ Connect with Amy Lee!Website: https://www.soulhealingbodyworkwellnesscenter.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/soulhealingbodyworkFacebook Group: https://web.facebook.com/groups/571961710177428LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-kaiser-7b1793152/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulhealingbodywork
DONA International was one of the first doula organizations in the United States. Starting out as Doulas of North America in 1992, they quickly saw the need for doulas around the world. In the early 2000s, they became DONA International. Listen in to see where and why they started. Melissa will explain her passion, and the passion of the organization, to make sure that doula clients and birthing families get the support needed in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! We will also get a glimpse of where this dynamic organization is going in the future. Immediate past president of DONA International, Melissa began serving birthing families in January 2002 through her practice at Capital City Doula Services. Certified with DONA International in 2003, and Lamaze International in 2005, Melissa has worked with more than 1,500 families as a labor doula and/or childbirth educator. As a DONA-approved trainer, Melissa offers training and mentorship opportunities for new doulas and has trained over 600 new doulas, primarily in the Southeastern U.S. She is also a certified lactation counselor and a Fellow in the Academy of Childbirth Educators. Listen and Learn: How the Greek word meaning servant has become a profession and a model for their philosophy behind serving families in the childbearing year How Doulas of North America started and who are the founders Why doula care is important to birthing and new families Why certification can be important for doulas What DONA International is doing to enhance and sustain the doula profession in the future How to change “awareness into action” when considering health equity How you can be involved with DONA as a volunteer Resources & Mentions: DONA International Join as a volunteer! Email nominations@dona.org to find out what positions are open Related Products from InJoy: Understanding Birth Understanding Breastfeeding Understanding Postpartum Health & Baby Care Understanding Your Newborn Pain Management For Childbirth The Miracle of Birth
Where do birthwork, the law and DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) intersect? With our guest, Ravae Sinclair. Ravae is a certified birth doula with DONA International, certified childbirth educator with Lamaze International, lactation counselor, and postpartum doula in the south of Florida (U.S.) area. Since she began her doula career in 2002, and has supported over 700 families through a wide variety of birth and postpartum experiences. After 6 years on the DONA Board working in the roles of Intercultural Director, Ethics Chair, President, Nominations Chair, and Immediate Past President, Ravae is focused on supporting DONA International in the process of anti-racism work, exploring truth & reconciliation and shifting internal infrastructure to dismantle white supremacist policies. DONA International’s influence on the birth world is significant, so being a change agent within the organization is a priority for Ravae. In the episode, Ravae shares how she got into birthwork, and the role that law school played in her journey. Then, she shares how she helps other birth professionals grow their business with tools (contracts) and support. Find Ravae Sinclair on Instagram Find Ravae Sinclair on her website What Ravae is reading: The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Soulja >>> Premier Coaching Center for Birth Pros: Waitlist now open!
In this awesome episode, we interview Dr Kate Levett BEd (HME, Hons I), MPH (Epi), PhD, Adv.Dip.App.Sci (Acup), Grad. Dip Jap. Acup (Manaka) Kate Levett is a practitioner and researcher of Japanese and Chinese Acupuncture, with over 20 years' experience as an acupuncturist, researcher, birth educator and teacher. Kate's particular interests are in women's health, including menstrual issues, fertility, pregnancy, labour and birth preparation and menopause. She has an interest in treating migraines, endometriosis, chronic pain conditions and sleeping issues. She believes that acupuncture is extremely effective for hormonal balancing within the body to help a large number of health issues that women in particular face. Kate is a mentor for the international Maternal Acupuncture Mentoring Program (MAMPs), and enjoys mentoring up and coming acupuncturists in specific maternity acupuncture treatment strategies. She is a consultant for independent childbirth education programs in Australia and internationally, such as CalmBirth and Hypnobirthing Australia, and is a research advisor with Lamaze International and the Obstetric Acupuncture Association in Canada. At West Street Wellbeing, Kate combines her understanding of acupuncture practice and research, education and women's health to design effective treatment strategies for your health and wellness. Kate is a Senior Research Fellow and NHMRC Fellow at the School of Medicine Sydney, at the University of Notre Dame Australia. She has completed her PhD at the NICM Health Research Institute at Western Sydney University. The topic of the research was investigating an antenatal education course incorporating complementary medicines for pain relief in labour and birth for first time mothers. As a Hypnobirthing Australia practitioner, I now teach these techniques to my clients in my classes and the feedback that I have been getting is amazing. Nicola and I really enjoyed connecting with Kate and we hope you enjoyed this episode. To book into an upcoming Hypnobirthing Course online visit www.belly2birth.com.au To work with Nicola Laye and breathe for birth visit www.nicolalaye.com
We're back for season 2 of The MOTHERLODE Podcast and in our first episode of the season we dive into an incredibly important topic - postnatal mood disorders and maternal mental health with Dr. Walker Ladd, Ph.D. (*Please note that in this episode we touch on subjects that are sensitive in nature such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and may be upsetting or triggering for some listeners. )Dr. Ladd has been a thought leader in the field of maternal mental health for nearly two decades. Her writing and research challenge paradigms of motherhood and mental illness, using women's stories to reveal the hidden truths and extraordinary dimensions of the lived experience of motherhood. Dr. Ladd's personal experience with traumatic childbirth, breast cancer, postpartum depression, and major depressive disorder drive her passion for her bold, soulful, and transformative work.Previously a professional modern dancer with both a BA and MFA in dance from UCLA, Walker returned to school to receive an MA in clinical psychology from Antioch University Seattle and practicing as a Couples and Family Therapist. Following the traumatic childbirth and subsequent postpartum depression of her son in 2000, Walker dedicated herself to maternal mental health advocacy and research literacy, working as a certified birth doula (CD, DONA), and serving as the perinatal mental health editor for Lamaze International's Science and Sensibility, before returning to school to receive her Ph.D. in psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (Sofia University). She is currently working on a study regarding the experience of the postpartum anxiety for new mothers during COVID-19 and a study of the experience of a failed epidural during Cesarean birth.Dr. Ladd is also the author of her new book, Transformed By Postpartum Depression: Women's Stories of Trauma and GrowthRESOURCES:To learn more about Dr. Ladd, connect with her via her website, and follow her on InstagramIf you think you or someone you know may be suffering from a perinatal mood disorder, reach out to Dr. Ladd, or visit Postpartum Support InternationalFor expert, confidential & no-cost information about medications and otherexposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding visit Mother to Baby.ADDITIONAL NOTES:Sarah & Stephanie are the Founders of LUNA Mother Co, the first all-in-one digital platform for motherhood. From their evidence based fitness method, to pelvic floor & core physical therapy programs, parenting classes, & community, LUNA Mother Co has it all!Subscribe to The MOTHERLODE Podcast so you never miss an episode, & catch up with us on Instagram! Interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great fit? Email us hello@lunamother.co Like this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts!
Listen as Christen Sadler, Immediate Past President of Lamaze, tells us more about Lamaze’s beginnings, how they have grown, and where the future may be taking them. Christen shares ways the organization advances their mission: “Advancing Safe & Healthy Birth for Everyone, Everywhere.” Learn more about Lamaze’s current projects, including research and advocacy to help not only the educators but also parents in this country and others. A Registered Nurse for over 25 years, Christen Sadler’s experience spans multiple specialty areas including gerontology, med/surg, women’s health, and community health, as well as nursing education. She has worked in various capacities in Africa, South America, and the Southern United States. Currently she is a student in the PhD program at Texas Women’s University. In fall of 2020, she will join the faculty at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. Additionally, she teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas. She is immediate past president of Lamaze International and teaches private Lamaze classes. Listen and Learn: About advancing safe and healthy pregnancy, birth, and early parenting through evidence-based education and advocacy How birth is a transformative experience for birthing families, whether it is positive or negative How the annual Advocacy Summit transformed into two town halls & a series of webinars explore virtual teaching, small business loans, equity in maternal mortality, and for incarcerated women and other important topics for educators What new efforts are in place to increase childbirth education internationally How you can promote the mission by joining one of the committees, such as Research, Equity and Diversity, Outreach, or Advocacy Resources & Mentions Lamaze International Website Lamaze Volunteer Opportunities Lamaze Volunteer Interest Form “A Key Strategy to Improve U.S. Maternal & Childbirth Outcomes” White Paper Related Products from InJoy Understanding Birth Curiculum Mother’s Advocate: an InJoy & Lamaze Jointly Produced Website & Videos
Listen as Christen Sadler, Immediate Past President of Lamaze, tells us more about Lamaze’s beginnings, how they have grown, and where the future may be taking them. Christen shares ways the organization advances their mission: “Advancing Safe & Healthy Birth for Everyone, Everywhere.” Learn more about Lamaze’s current projects, including research and advocacy to help not only the educators but also parents in this country and others. A Registered Nurse for over 25 years, Christen Sadler’s experience spans multiple specialty areas including gerontology, med/surg, women’s health, and community health, as well as nursing education. She has worked in various capacities in Africa, South America, and the Southern United States. Currently she is a student in the PhD program at Texas Women’s University. In fall of 2020, she will join the faculty at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. Additionally, she teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas. She is immediate past president of Lamaze International and teaches private Lamaze classes. Listen and Learn: About advancing safe and healthy pregnancy, birth, and early parenting through evidence-based education and advocacy How birth is a transformative experience for birthing families, whether it is positive or negative How the annual Advocacy Summit transformed into two town halls & a series of webinars explore virtual teaching, small business loans, equity in maternal mortality, and for incarcerated women and other important topics for educators What new efforts are in place to increase childbirth education internationally How you can promote the mission by joining one of the committees, such as Research, Equity and Diversity, Outreach, or Advocacy Resources & Mentions Lamaze International Website Lamaze Volunteer Opportunities Lamaze Volunteer Interest Form “A Key Strategy to Improve U.S. Maternal & Childbirth Outcomes” White Paper Related Products from InJoy Understanding Birth Curiculum Mother’s Advocate: an InJoy & Lamaze Jointly Produced Website & Videos
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
Notes The is The Simple Story of Birth an except from the Lamaze International book Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd edition. Hosted & Produced: Kate Drew Connect: collectivewisdom.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/collectivewisdom/message
First love is often thought of as special, sweet and innocent. But sometimes that relationship can turn toxic. As health professionals, we can make a difference in a young person’s life. In this episode we will discuss how pregnant and parenting teens are affected by abuse from a dating partner. We will also learn how to build a trusting relationship with teens, even if you only have a short amount of time. Our guest is Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski who is a sexuality educator and counselor along with being the past president of Lamaze International and a certified childbirth educator. Her master’s and doctorate are in education. She has worked with 250,000 teens, including serving over 15,000 teen parents. Listen and Learn: Rate of teens involved in intimate partner violence Signs of intimate partner abuse How to connect so that young people feel open to share this information Why someone would stay in a bad relationship How to help young people respect and love themselves enough to create good boundaries Resources & Mentions: Contact Mary Jo at podmj@healthyteens.com HealthyTeens.com How to tell if you’re in an abusive relationship – written by Mary Jo Podgurski loveisrespect.org Related Products from InJoy: Healthy Steps for Teen Parents Life Skills for Teen Parents Parenting Basics: Self-Care for Moms Series Sex Smart for Teens
First love is often thought of as special, sweet and innocent. But sometimes that relationship can turn toxic. As health professionals, we can make a difference in a young person’s life. In this episode we will discuss how pregnant and parenting teens are affected by abuse from a dating partner. We will also learn how to build a trusting relationship with teens, even if you only have a short amount of time. Our guest is Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski who is a sexuality educator and counselor along with being the past president of Lamaze International and a certified childbirth educator. Her master’s and doctorate are in education. She has worked with 250,000 teens, including serving over 15,000 teen parents. Listen and Learn: Rate of teens involved in intimate partner violence Signs of intimate partner abuse How to connect so that young people feel open to share this information Why someone would stay in a bad relationship How to help young people respect and love themselves enough to create good boundaries Resources & Mentions: Contact Mary Jo at podmj@healthyteens.com HealthyTeens.com How to tell if you’re in an abusive relationship – written by Mary Jo Podgurski loveisrespect.org Related Products from InJoy: Healthy Steps for Teen Parents Life Skills for Teen Parents Parenting Basics: Self-Care for Moms Series Sex Smart for Teens
In this episode I am joined by Ngozi Tibbs, a certified childbirth trainer and educator through Lamaze International, an international board certified lactation consultant, and co-founder of the Pittsburgh Black Breastfeeding Circle. With a Bachelor’s degree in maternal child health and a Master’s in public health, Ngozi has served as a private and community based doula, currently provides childbirth education and lactation consulting, and is involved with the non-profit Healthy Start. Often known to share her personal birth stories - including her fifth child’s birth in a car - she believes the best way to approach birth and breastfeeding is through lots of support, and humor. I had the privilege of listening to Ngozi speak quite a few years ago at a conference, andI was so impacted by her presentation that I included a story about experience that in my book, Babies Are Not Pizzas. In this interview, we have a candid conversation about community support, racism, and the needs of today’s birthing families. For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) and our Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. RESOURCES: Join the Evidence Based Birth® free webinar - The Evidence on Natural Induction! Register here. Connect with Ngozi via her doula and lactation support practice, Sankofa. You can also reach her on Facebook. Learn more about the Pittsburgh Black Breastfeeding Circle here. For more information on Healthy Start, click here.
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
In this 4th episode of The Birth Geeks Podcast, Robin interviews Ann Grauer, AdvCD/BDT(DONA), AdvPCD/PDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC, RLC who celebrates 2019 as her 30th year of working with expectant, birthing and new families. A past president of DONA International (2003-05), Ann created Wisconsin's first hospital-based doula program and has consulted for programs in other states. She trains birth and postpartum doulas through DONA International and Lamaze educators through NYC Lamaze. The 2007 recipient of Lamaze International's prestigious Elisabeth Bing Award. Ann is a mom of two adults and Mamaw to one spirited granddaughter. This episode is full of insights from a seasoned perspective about the childbirth professional path, postpartum doula progress, and why childbirth professionals need to have a more holistic view of our clients.
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.”
What is normal birth? After have just completed educational certifying seminars, taught by Elena, for both Lamaze International and DONA International, we are even more pumped about 'normal' birth and specifically the 6 healthy birth practices set by Lamaze! Elena Carrillo is an inspiring and passionate Birth professional - a Doula & Childbirth Educator & Trainer, also serving as a Board member at both DONA and Lamaze International. Elena has 40+ years of experience in the birth field and shares with us her story, what inspires her, her aspirations and also takes us through Lamaze's very important healthy practices, that should be the standard for all normal births. It was with great pride and joy, that together with Elena, we successfully hosted and completed the very 1st Lamaze certification training seminar in the UAE, along with a DONA Doula certification workshop, where now women have even more options and support available to them, in the hopes that together, we are able to welcome happier mamas, happier babies and happier families. Enjoy! To view numerous Lamaze International resources please visit: https://www.lamaze.org/ To view numerous DONA International resources, please visit: https://www.dona.org/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Share your feedback with us! Leave us a comment on the podcast link (on whichever podcast listener you’re tuned in to!), and don’t forget to rate and subscribe to the show so we know you’re listening and to help get the episode to other mamas out there! Until next time! With love, Shereen & Ele
Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, CLC, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, is a busy mother of nine who got her start in reproductive health education and is the author of many pregnancy and parenting books & articles. Robin is also the winner of Lamaze International’s prestigious Elisabeth Bing Award for “outstanding contribution to childbirth on a national level” and their President’s Award for her work with The Birth Survey. She also received the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services’ (CIMS) Forum Award. She is a member of the Birth Care Network Board of Directors that was honored with the Normal Birth Advocate Award by Lamaze. Listen to this episode to learn more about sexuality in the prenatal and postpartum periods. Listen and Learn: Talking more openly about sex in the postpartum period The cultural misconceptions surrounding sex during pregnancy The benefits of continuing to be sexually active during pregnancy Signs and symptoms to put a brief pause on sex during pregnancy How intimacy does not always include intercourse Resources and Mentions: Listening to Mothers Survey New Postpartum Care Recommendations Released by ACOG ACOG Committee Opinion: Refining the Postpartum Visit Robineliseweiss.com Robin.e.weiss@gmail.com Related Products from InJoy: Understanding Pregnancy Curriculum Understanding Mother and Baby Care Curriculum Postpartum: From Pregnant to Parent
Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, CLC, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, is a busy mother of nine who got her start in reproductive health education and is the author of many pregnancy and parenting books & articles. Robin is also the winner of Lamaze International’s prestigious Elisabeth Bing Award for “outstanding contribution to childbirth on a national level” and their President’s Award for her work with The Birth Survey. She also received the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services’ (CIMS) Forum Award. She is a member of the Birth Care Network Board of Directors that was honored with the Normal Birth Advocate Award by Lamaze. Listen to this episode to learn more about sexuality in the prenatal and postpartum periods. Listen and Learn: Talking more openly about sex in the postpartum period The cultural misconceptions surrounding sex during pregnancy The benefits of continuing to be sexually active during pregnancy Signs and symptoms to put a brief pause on sex during pregnancy How intimacy does not always include intercourse Resources and Mentions: Listening to Mothers Survey New Postpartum Care Recommendations Released by ACOG ACOG Committee Opinion: Refining the Postpartum Visit Robineliseweiss.com Robin.e.weiss@gmail.com Related Products from InJoy: Understanding Pregnancy Curriculum Understanding Mother and Baby Care Curriculum Postpartum: From Pregnant to Parent
A couple years ago I had the honor of participating in one of KC Baker’s courses, Speak Up for Your Business. At the time I had been an active member in my local Toastmasters group to overcome my fears of public speaking and was interested in learning KC's methods for speechwriting. I was preparing to launch a Kickstarter fundraiser to publish my book, Just Be and although I had been practicing public speaking, I was still pretty terrified at the thought of taking the stage. KC's training not only gave me a step by step process for writing the architecture, or, "bones" of my speech, but was also full with wisdom and unconventional practices that made me feel so much more confident at being seen and heard. KC's work has been hugely transformational in my life and I am so honored to be sharing her wisdom with you today. In this conversation you'll learn how to transform fear and self-doubt around sharing your voice into total freedom, fun and confidence. KC also shares the powerful story of her son's birth as well as a few tips on how you can gain clarity on your message and what you stand for. I hope you enjoy! "Most people think that the intensity you feel in your body before public speaking is fear, and it's something terrible that 'I have to make go away in order to feel free to speak up'. When the reality is - it's the feeling of your power, and the secret is saying YES to it, lean into it. You will find so much freedom in that intensity." In this episode we discussed: KC's personal story related to public speaking, spoken word and performance How we can reframe the intense body sensations we feel before we are about to speak in public Bringing the feminine and unconventional practices to prepare for a speech How to move beyond the fear and self-doubt that holds so many of us back from speaking up Saying "Yes!" to our power and my story of giving a speech at my grandmother's memorial How we can get clear on our message KC's story of the birth of her son The best way to start your career as a speaker and start landing speaking engagements Stay in Touch with KC: Website WomanSpeak Circles FREE GIFT FROM KC! Watch KC's 4-part video series: Speak Your Truth, Change the World WomanSpeak’s founder, KC Baker, has helped thousands of women from all over the world in becoming authentic, powerful public speakers. The practices you’ll learn are unorthodox, fun, and highly effective, and you’ll explore them in an environment filled with celebration and a supportive community. Previously an investment banking analyst and assistant for two US Senators, KC Baker is an international women’s thought leadership & public speaking trainer, speechwriter, and two-time TEDx speaker and is renowned for her unorthodox and highly effective methodologies. She believes that the key to positive transformation in our world lies in supporting women in unleashing the brilliance of their voices. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Daily Love, and Women 2.0, KC has been hailed as “One of the Top Planetary Change-makers” by Origin Magazine. She was also an Advisor on the Creative Counsel for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Presidential Campaign. She has supported thousands of women around the world in finding the freedom, confidence, and clarity to speak up and create change. Her clients are women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, authors, founders of foundations, Olympians, TED/TEDx speakers, politicians and non-profit social change-makers. Women who have worked with KC have gone on to speak on stages such as The American Heart Association, TED/TEDx, Wisdom 2.0, Bioneers, Emerging Women, Lamaze International, Princeton, Hass Business School at UC Berkeley, conferences and symposiums around the world, and local community gatherings. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is a lover of dance, singing, and nature. She splits her time between Sedona and San Francisco and is the mother of a precious three-year-old boy.
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with author and Lamaze Program Co-Director, Dr. Judith Lothian. We explore the idea of pain for a purpose in childbirth. Dr Lothian offers her insight as to how women can use the pain of labor to inform their body how to move, moan and get lost in “nature’s narcotic,” Please enjoy! In today’s Episode: How Dr. Lothian got started on the path to being a childbirth educator.Her deep involvement with the Lamaze Institute.The three major hormones of labor and their role in ensuring labor functions well.How pain is central to the natural design of childbirth.Helping women to trust the pain and listen to their body’s desire to move, moan, and breathe.What happens when we take the pain away, does that hinder the progress of labor?Exploring an article Dr Lothian wrote, “In a very real sense, the pain of each contraction becomes a guide for the laboring woman.” The difference between pain and suffering in childbirth.How a woman can identify pain that is purposeful rather than that which may indicate back labor or that something is wrong.Ideas and advice for a woman who is overwhelmed by the fear of pain in labor.About Dr. Lothian: Judith Lothian, Ph.D., R.N.,FAAN Graduate Chair and Professor – Graduate Dept. Seton Hall University College of Nursing Dr. Lothian has been a maternal/child nurse, childbirth educator, and an advocate for birthing women for over 4 decades. The focus of her practice has been childbirth education. She is currently the Chair of the Certification Council for Lamaze International that is responsible for developing the international certification examination for Lamaze certified childbirth educators. She is also the Associate Editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education and write a regular column for the JPE. Her advocacy work includes national leadership positions in Lamaze International and national work with Childbirth Connection, the American College of Nurse Midwives,and the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services. Dr. Lothian is the co-author of The Official Lamaze Guide: Giving Birth with Confidence. Her research interests are breastfeeding and childbirth. She is currently completing a qualitative research study of the experience of home birth for women and their midwives. https://nyclamaze.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with Lamaze Teacher, labor support doula, and international speaker Sharon Muza. No labor is exactly alike, but sometimes there are variations beyond what one would consider “typical.” Sharon and I discus prodromal labor, back labor, as well as a quick and wild precipitous birth. Sharon offers insightful tips and coping strategies for expectant mothers, partners, and doulas. Enjoy! In this episode we cover: What got Sharon started on her path as a birth advocate and educator.Defining prodromal labor.Identifying the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions.What to do if a woman suspects she is having prodromal labor.Traits and activities that may contribute to the likeliness of a woman having prodromal labor.Tips to consider during pregnancy to help avoid prodromal labor.Coping tools for supporting a mother through a prodromal labor.For doulas: red flags a doula may spot ahead of time to recognize this is prodromal labor.Differentiating back labor from prodromal labor.Defining back labor.Is a certain body type, placenta placement, pregnancy, or activity during pregnancy that would add to the likeliness of someone having back labor.Activities and habits to consider during pregnancy that help avoid the possibility of back labor.Indications that someone is having back labor.Tools for a partner or doula to help alleviate back labor during labor.Defining precipitous birth.From an emotional stand point a precipitous birth can be very overwhelming to a woman if she is not expecting things to happen so quickly, some support tips her birth posse can offer her to get through this?Strategies for a woman and partner to do if she is having a very rapid birth and not sure she will make it to the hospital.Final tips for our pregnant community members and partners!About Sharon: Sharon Muza, BS, CD(DONA) BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE has been an active childbirth professional since 2004, teaching Lamaze classes and providing doula services to more than a thousand families through her private practice in Seattle, Washington. She is an instructor at the Simkin Center, Bastyr University where she is a birth doula trainer. Sharon is also a trainer with Passion for Birth, a Lamaze-Accredited Childbirth Educator Program. In September 2011, Sharon was admitted as a Fellow to the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators. In 2015, Sharon was awarded Lamaze International’s Media Award for promoting safe and healthy birth. Very active in her community, serving in a variety of positions that promote maternal-infant health, Sharon enjoys active online engagement and facilitating discussion around best practice, current research and its practical application to community standards and actions by health care providers, and how that affects families in the childbearing year. Sharon has been an engaging speaker at international conferences on topics of interest to birth professionals and enjoys collaborating with others to share ideas and information that benefit birth professionals and families. To learn more about Sharon, you are invited to visit her website, SharonMuza.com. This Episode was sponsored by DR. GREGG RUBINSTEIN 57TH ST CHIROPRACTIC – learn more at 57THSTREETCHIROPRACTIC.COM on twitter @GREGGRUBINSTEIN on Facebook @DRGREGGRUBINSTEIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I had the opportunity to speak with microbiome scientist and mom, Anne M Estes, Phd. She enlightened me about the incredible world of microbiomes in relationship to a healthy pregnancy, birth and your newborn baby. Topics covered: What is microbiome and why is it important to consider? Pregnancy: What can effect the mother and baby’s microbiome during pregnancy? How the mother can change the microbiome in the vagina and gut? GBS, what it is, why it can be a problem and are there ways to manage it? Dispelling the whacky home remedies for GBS The effects of antibiotics on microbiome for GBS positive moms Labor and birth: The function of healthy vaginal microbiome play in delivery The benefits of the baby receiving the mother’s micro biome during a vaginal delivery The differences seen in terms of microbiome on the newborn with a baby born vaginally and one born cesarean Does the laboring process change the micro biome of the baby Seeding a baby who was born via c-section The bigger impact on society with 1/3 of babies being born via cesarean in terms of the micro biomes that they are not receiving How breastfeeding impacts baby’s gut and immune system The difference in the micro biome of breastfed babies to that of formula fed babies About Anne: Anne M. Estes, PhD is the human host of the microbiome blog, Mostly Microbes. As a microbiome scientist and mom, she is passionate about distilling the rapidly developing microbiome literature for parents, childbirth educators, and medical professionals so they can make informed medical and lifestyle decisions. Anne has two girls, ages 3 and 8, who inspire her to come up with creative ways to teach everyone about the amazing world of microbes. She is also a contributing blogger to the Lamaze International blog, Science and Sensibility, and MicroBE.net, an academic blog about the microbiome of built environments. She is also a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Genome Sciences in Baltimore, MD, where she studies how microbes and their animal hosts work together throughout host development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maria is a mom, a Certified Registered Nurse on a busy Labor & Delivery floor as well as a Free-Standing Birth Center, and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) and a President of Lamaze International. Lamaze education and practices are based on the best, most current medical evidence available. Their goal is to provide expectant parents with the support and information needed to have the best pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. In today’s chat with Maria, we’re getting into: Lamaze’s 6 core principles for preparing for childbirth. Dads’ roles in early childhood. Importance of self-care for both parents. Why a lot of dads feel insecure around their newborns and how moms can help them. How to manage the changing dynamics in close relationship with new mom. Tips on how to deal with conflicts (they will come up, trust me). Taking care of new mom. Tune in to today’s episode! Connect with Maria and Lamaze International: Website (Lamaze.org) Professional website (lamazeinternational.org) -- Shownotes at BrandNewFather.com/083
Mindy Cockeram graduated from Villanova University (Villanova, PA) with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Business in 1986. After relocating to London, England in 1990 and working for 14 years in the financial markets, she received a diploma from the University of Bedfordshire in Antenatal Education (2006) in conjunction with the National Childbirth Trust's (NCT' s) Teacher Training College. On the way to a NCT antenatal class one evening in 2009, she stumbled upon a woman in labor in a parking lot and delivered the baby before the ambulance arrived. ‘I knew there was a reason for that coincidence and that I was in the right line of work” she said in an interview with London's ITV. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/antenatal-teacher-starts-class-early-with-birth-in-school-car-park-6863577.html Mindy and her family live in Southern California where she is certified with Lamaze International. She now teaches childbirth education both privately and for a large hospital organization several times a week and contributes articles to Lamaze International and other publications.
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.
Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Peggy O’Mara will be discussing the truth about the early years of parenting. Peggy O’Mara is the publisher and editor of Mothering Magazine. She has authored 4 books including Having a Baby Naturally: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, and Natural Family Living: The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting. A dynamic speaker, she has lectured and conducted workshops on natural family topics in conjunction with organizations such as the Omega Institute, Esalen, La Leche League International, Lamaze International, and Bioneers.
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.
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