Orgasmic Birth

Ep 122 Description: 

“Have that quality time together because you have to depend on this person and stay connected so you don't feel alone. Don't stop date night.” —Tarah Kerwin 

Parenthood brings joy, challenges, and a shift in the dynamics of your relationship. Join Tarah Kerwin, relationship expert and advocate for thriving partnerships, as she shares practical strategies to deepen your emotional and physical bond with your partner after welcoming a baby. In this heartfelt episode, Tarah explores the impact of parenthood on intimacy, communication, and connection, offering actionable advice to rekindle passion, strengthen trust, and navigate the beautiful yet complex journey of life as new parents. Tune in for empowering insights, relatable stories, and tools to help you and your partner grow closer than ever, even amidst sleepless nights and diaper changes.

The transition to parenthood can put even the strongest relationships to the test. With the demands of a new baby, it's all too easy for couples to drift apart, losing the intimacy and connection that once came so naturally. But it doesn't have to be that way— with the right strategies and mindset, you can deepen your bond and emerge from this chapter closer than ever.

Tarah Kerwin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the co-founder of the Relationship Renovation Counseling Center. Alongside her husband EJ, she's on a mission to help couples navigate the challenges of new parenthood and rediscover the love that brought them together.

In this episode, Tarah shares her personal birth story, and tips for building support systems, maintaining intimacy, preparing for parenthood, and turning personal struggles into professional expertise. Tune in to learn how you can safeguard your relationship through this transformative time.

#strengtheningpostbabybond, #deepemotionalconnection, #physicalintimacyafterbaby, #tarahkerwinrelationshiptips, #postpartumrelationshipadvice, #parentingandpartnerconnection, #rekindlingromanceafterbaby, #balancingparenthoodandlove, #deepenyourrelationshippostpartum, #parenthoodandemotionalbond, #navigatingloveafterbaby, #strengthenyourmarriageafterbirth, #reconnectwithyourpartnerpostbaby, #parentingandcouplegoals, #buildingintimacyasnewparents

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Episode Highlights:

03:10 An Emotional Moment

10:49 Navigating the First Year with Twins

16:32 Building a Counseling Practice

20:51 Maintaining Intimacy and Connection After Pregnancy

27:12 Preparing for Parenthood

30:07 Resources for Couples

Ep 121 Description: 

“If we mentally prepare ourselves for even the unknown and not think we know everything, that's the first step into just being okay with any direction that happens.” —Rachael Van Schoick

Maintaining a balanced body and pelvic health is crucial for a positive pregnancy and birth experience. Proper alignment, mobility, and pelvic floor awareness can help facilitate an easier labor and postpartum recovery. Integrating holistic wellness practices throughout the childbearing year can empower women to embrace this transformative journey with confidence.

This week, we are joined by Rachael Van Schoick. Rachael is a dedicated mother, a passionate advocate for holistic wellness, and a certified birth doula and licensed massage therapist. Drawing on her background in osteopathy, Rachel offers personalized care to expectant and new mothers, helping them achieve physical and emotional balance.

In this episode, Rachael shares the challenges she faced during and after pregnancy and how her healing journey inspired her to become a doula. Listen in as Debra and Rachael discuss the "balanced system" approach to birth and pregnancy, the importance of postpartum care and healing, Rachael’s programs that support new mothers in reconnecting with their bodies, and more. 

Balanced Body Approach for Birth and Pelvic Health" with Rachael Van Schoick

Discover a transformative journey into maternal wellness and pelvic health with Balanced Body Approach for Birth and Pelvic Health. Hosted by Rachael Van Schoick, a dedicated expert in prenatal and postpartum care, this podcast empowers women with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to embrace motherhood with confidence and strength.

Each episode dives deep into topics like pelvic floor strengthening, holistic birth preparation, and body alignment techniques that support a smooth pregnancy, empowered childbirth, and successful postpartum recovery. Rachael’s compassionate approach blends evidence-based insights with practical advice, offering listeners a well-rounded perspective on achieving physical and emotional well-being during motherhood.

From maternal health strategies to natural birth support and healing after birth, this podcast is your go-to resource for comprehensive care. Whether you're preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or supporting a loved one, you'll find valuable tips and expert guidance to navigate this transformative life stage.

Tune in for empowering discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice tailored to the unique needs of mothers. Reclaim your wellness and embrace the journey of motherhood with Balanced Body Approach for Birth and Pelvic Health. Subscribe now and take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced you!

#balancedbodyapproach, #birthandpelvichealth, #rachaelvanschoick, #prenatalwellness, #postpartumrecovery, #pelvicfloorstrengthening, #holisticbirthpreparation, #pelvichealthtips, #maternalhealthstrategies, #birthfitnesstechniques, #bodyalignmentforbirth, #womenshealthpodcast, #empoweredmotherhood, #naturalbirthsupport, #pelvicwellnessexpert, #mindbodyconnectionforbirth, #healingafterbirth, #birthcoachadvice, #physicaltherapyformothers, #holisticmaternalcare

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:

02:31 Rachel’s First Birth

07:56 Rachel’s Second Birth

12:55 Emotional and Physical Healing Journey Postpartum

16:55 Pelvic Floor Therapy

21:33 Becoming a Doula

24:24 Balance Approach to Pregnancy and Birth Preparation

30:36 Rachel’s Postpartum Program

Ep 120 Description: 

“When you know what you stand for, then you can know what you don't stand for, and you can start to make those boundaries to be more on a rested path than off a rested path.” —Karen Brody

Rest is not merely a luxury, but a vital necessity for our well-being. When we prioritize rest, we open ourselves up to profound personal growth and the possibility of profound transformation. Discover how the power of rest can unlock new levels of resilience, creativity, and connection within ourselves in this week’s episode.

Karen Brody is the author of the acclaimed book "Daring to Rest" and the founder of the  Daring to Rest method, a groundbreaking approach that has empowered thousands of women to reclaim their power through the practice of yoga Nidra meditation. As a respected voice in the realm of maternal wellness, Brody's insights and expertise have inspired a global community to prioritize rest and self-care.

Listen in as Karen shares her transformative birth experiences, her journey from community organizer to playwright, the importance of rest in postpartum recovery and everyday life, what yoga Nidra is and its benefits, and her free monthly "Yes to Rest" gatherings and a 40-day daring to rest program to encourage women to prioritize rest for their well-being and that of their families.

Discover the transformative power of rest with Karen Brody, author, speaker, and advocate for women reclaiming their strength through intentional pause. In this episode, Karen dives deep into how rest is not only vital for women preparing to give birth but also serves as a powerful tool for reclaiming personal power in all stages of life. Learn how prioritizing rest nurtures resilience, fosters self-awareness, and empowers women to face life's challenges with clarity and courage. Whether you’re a mother-to-be or simply seeking to claim your voice in a noisy world, this episode offers inspiration, practical advice, and a compelling case for rest as a radical act of self-care and empowerment. Join us to explore how slowing down can unlock your fullest potential and transform the way you live and lead.

#powerofrestforwomen, #birthpreparationtips, #karenbrodyrestmethod, #empoweringwomeninbirth, #restandreclaimingpower, #daringtoclaimyoupower, #womenswellnessandrest, #mindfulbirthpractices, #restrevolutionformothers, #empoweredbirthwithkarenbrody, #roleofrestinchildbirth, #restandfemininepower, #birthandmentalhealth, #stressfreepregnancytips, #womenspowerandrestconnection

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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:

04:29 Meet Karen

10:36 Transition to Advocacy

17:31 The Role of Rest and Yoga Nidra

29:54 Tips for Practicing Yoga Nidra

33:21 DARE to Rest

Ep 119 Description: 

“As a doula, the work always starts within. Follow the seeds of curiosity.” —Tessa Catto

Labor induction is a common medical intervention, but it doesn't have to mean the loss of your birth dreams. With the right mindset and support, induction can be an empowering experience that allows you to take an active role in your child's arrival. Navigating induction requires understanding your options and making informed choices to align with your birth preferences.

Tessa Catto is a birth doula, orgasmic birth practitioner, and artist who brings a holistic, empowered approach to supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Drawing on her own transformative experience with an induction of labor, Tessa offers invaluable insights on maintaining control and finding pleasure, even when birth doesn’t unfold as originally planned.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives about empowered induction, using art and creativity to support women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and the role of pleasure and self-trust in the transformative experiences of motherhood.

Induction doesn’t have to mean giving up your birth dreams. Join Tessa Catto, birth doula, orgasmic birth practitioner, and artist, as she shares her unique and holistic approach to empowered induction. In this enlightening episode, Tessa explores how to navigate labor induction with confidence, self-trust, and creativity, ensuring your birth aligns with your preferences and values. Drawing from her personal induction experience, Tessa reveals how maintaining control, embracing pleasure, and staying connected to your body can transform the journey into a deeply fulfilling one. Discover how art, curiosity, and informed choices can support you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, as Tessa inspires women to reclaim their power and joy in the transformative path of motherhood.

#empoweredinduction, #tessacattodoulainsights, #holisticbirthsupport, #orgasmicbirthpractices, #birthinductionmindset, #transformativebirthexperiences, #navigatinglaborinduction, #pleasureinchildbirth, #creativeapproachestobirth, #artandbirthconnection, #informedbirthchoices, #birthsupportwithtessacatto, #inductionwithoutcompromise, #selftrustduringlabor, #empoweredmotherhoodjourney

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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:

06:50 Navigating Induction and Making Empowered Choices

13:35 Lessons Learned and Becoming a Doula

19:19 Tips for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

22:09 Exploring Your Own Pleasure

• Become a doula! Debra offers virtual DONA Birth Doula trainings throughout the year. Learn more and get started on your journey here: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/dona-birth-doula-training

• If you are already a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker and in need of continuing education units, join Debra’s Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training. Birthworkers gather from around the world to learn together and create an Orgasmic Community. Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training

• Join me in Bali, Indonesia for Eat Pray Doula. Our DONA Birth Doula Training is a unique 7 day retreat for beginning doulas and our Advanced Skills Retreat is perfect for those looking to expand their skillset and nourish themselves amongst likeminded Birthkeepers from around the world. www.eatpraydoula.com 

Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world! www.orgasmicbirth.com 

If you have a product or service that aligns with Orgasmic Birth, contact us for sponsorship opportunities [email protected] 

Thank you for being part of our community that believes in embracing pleasure, empowerment, and transformation in birth and beyond. We love hearing from you, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts, questions, or stories with us!

Wishing you love, pleasure, and powerful births, The Orgasmic Birth Podcast Team 💖

P.S. If you like this podcast, don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of pleasure in birth! 🌸

Ep 118 Description: 

“This [orgasmic birth] is not a luxury. It is a necessity, and it is your right to claim for it.” —Mahika Irina

Giving birth is not a solitary experience— it is a sacred rite of passage that women have traditionally shared with a community of support. Far from a luxury, this communal approach to childbirth is a necessity for women to reclaim the pleasure, power, and joy inherent in the birthing process.

Mahika's journey is a testament to the transformative potential of an empowered birth experience. After welcoming her daughter with the guidance of a doula, Mahika felt inspired to become a passionate birth worker herself, dedicated to empowering other women on their path to motherhood.

In this episode, Mahika shares her journey from a birth mom to a birth doula, how she created an orgasmic birth for herself, the role of tapping into the innate wisdom of the female body, the power of finding a supportive community, tips on preparing for a pleasurable orgasmic birth, plus much more. 

Explore the profound connection between pleasure, empowerment, and birth with Mahika Irina 🌸, a passionate advocate for orgasmic birth and a seasoned doula 🤰. In this empowering episode, Mahika delves into the transformative potential of orgasmic birth, sharing how embracing pleasure during labor can lead to a more connected, fulfilling, and positive birthing experience ✨. Drawing from her journey from motherhood 👶 to becoming a doula, Mahika reveals the importance of self-awareness, trust, and embracing our innate power as women 💪. Learn how this holistic approach can not only enhance the birth experience but also support women in their roles as mothers, partners, and doulas 🌱. Tune in for inspiration, education, and a deeper understanding of the sacred, transformative journey of birth 🌿.

#orgasmicbirthjourney, #empoweredbirthwithmahikairina, #motherhoodtodoulatransformation, #orgasmicbirthpractices, #birthempowermentstories, #doulainsightsfrommahikairina, #pleasureinchildbirth, #holisticbirthsupport, #transformativebirthexperiences, #empoweredmotherhoodjourney, #frommothertobirthworker, #orgasmicbirthadvocacy, #reclaimingpleasureinbirth, #mindfulbirthingpractices, #birthandempowermenttools

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:

03:15 Discovering Orgasmic Birth  

10:56 Orgasmic Birth is a REAL Experience

13:26 Channeling the Orgasmic Sounds and the Power of Intention

20:17 The Most Powerful Moment

22:47 From Birth to Birth Doula

27:48 Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth: Tips and Strategies 

31:45 How Mahika Can Help You 

Ep 117 Description: 

“This is rEvolutionary, small r, Big E. It's time that we break down the barriers, challenge the status quo, and empower everyone that works in birth and families as well to embrace the power of pleasure in birth.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

The way we approach childbirth is undergoing a profound shift. Gone are the days of solely focusing on pain and fear. Instead, a revolutionary movement is emerging that celebrates the potential for pleasure, intimacy, and joy during this transformative experience.

Tune in to this week’s episode and uncover the groundbreaking research that supports the integration of pleasure into the birthing process and discover how honoring the body's natural hormonal rhythms can lead to safer, more empowering, and orgasmic births.

✨ It’s time for a rEvolution in childbirth! ✨ Join us in Episode 117 with Debra Pascali-Bonaro as we challenge the status quo and explore the transformative power of pleasure in birth 🌸. Gone are the days of focusing solely on pain and fear—this revolutionary movement celebrates intimacy, joy, and the natural rhythms of the body 🤰💖.

Discover groundbreaking research supporting pleasure-based birthing, and learn how embracing hormonal flow can lead to safer, more empowering, and even orgasmic birth experiences 🌿💫. Whether you're expecting, supporting someone through birth, or simply curious about this paradigm shift, this episode will inspire you to reimagine what's possible during childbirth 🌟.

🎧 Tune in and join the rEvolution—small r, Big E! 🚀

#debrapascalibonaro, #orgasmicbirth, #empoweredbirth, #childbirthadvocacy, #doulaeducation, #holisticbirthsupport, #pleasureinbirth, #mindfulbirthing, #birthempowerment, #naturalchildbirth, #birthwithconfidence, #transformativebirth, #gentlebirth, #positivebirthstories, #empoweredmotherhood, #doulatraining, #birthisbeautiful, #reclaimingbirth, #birthwithlove, #birthingwithpleasure

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:

00:40 Why Pleasure is Essential Every Day

05:01 Why I’m a Pioneer in This Work

06:24 My Upcoming Article: The Science, Hormones, and Sexuality in Childbirth

08:54 The Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Community: Building a Movement

10:37 Educating and Connecting Birth Practitioners

13:06 Staying Dedicated to the Mission

Ep 116 Description: 

“You will only save what you love.” —Angelika Rodler

Embracing the natural rhythms of the body and celebrating the power of our feminine side can lead to more fulfilling and empowered births. Therefore, reclaiming the joy and sensuality of childbirth is essential in transforming the way we approach this profound life event. 

In this episode, Debra sits with Angelika Rodler, the head of the doulas of Austria and a passionate childbirth educator. She has dedicated her life to empowering women and advocating for a more holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

Tune in as Angelika shares her journey from experiencing her own births to becoming a prominent doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding advisor. Debra and Angelika also dive into the fascinating history of the clitoris and its role in childbirth, the importance of understanding our bodies to enhance both pleasure and power during birth, a unique approach to creating hand-crafted yonis, and how this exercise helps doulas and women alike to connect deeply with their anatomy and sexuality.

🌸 "You will only save what you love." 🌸 Join us in Episode 116 as Angelika Rodler, head of the Doulas of Austria and passionate childbirth educator, shares her inspiring journey from her own births to becoming a leader in empowering women 🌿🤰.

In this heartfelt conversation with Debra, Angelika explores the transformative power of embracing the body’s natural rhythms and reclaiming joy and sensuality in childbirth 💖✨. Together, they uncover the fascinating history of the clitoris and its role in birth, and discuss how understanding our anatomy can enhance both pleasure and power during this profound life event 🌟.

Learn about Angelika’s unique approach to crafting hand-made yonis, a practice that fosters a deeper connection to the feminine self and helps women and doulas celebrate their sexuality and anatomy 👐🌺.

🎧 Tune in for an enlightening episode that celebrates the holistic beauty of pregnancy, birth, and parenting 🌼.

#pleasureinbirthwithangelikarodler, #empoweredchildbirthexperiences, #holisticbirthadvocacy, #femininepowerinbirth, #angelikarodlerdoulainsights, #clitorisandchildbirthconnection, #celebratingsensualbirth, #handcraftedyoniexercise, #understandingbirthanatomy, #breastfeedingandbirtheducation, #austriasdoulamovement, #transformativebirthpractices, #reclaimingjoyinchildbirth, #bodyawarenessduringbirth, #connectingsexualityandbirth

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:

02:12 A Changed Woman After Birth

09:12 The World is Waiting for Doulas 

15:11 Love Your Yonis

19:13 Talk to the Pussy

21:20 Clitoris and Pleasure in Birth and Life

Ep 115 Description: 

“The more satisfied you are, the less you are in the lack of anything. If we are in the lack, we manifest more lack. And if we are satisfied, then the beautiful things can come in.” —Amira Gorski

In our society, pleasure is often seen as frivolous or indulgent, something to be denied or delayed in pursuit of more "practical" goals. We're taught that hard work, sacrifice, and delayed gratification are the keys to success and abundance. But what if pleasure itself was the path to true prosperity? 

Amira Gorski is a leading voice in the orgasmic birth and pleasure coaching movement. As the founder of Lustgeburt, she helps women and couples unlock the transformative power of pleasure to manifest abundance in all areas of their lives.

Tune in as Debra and Amira dive deep into how pleasure can be valuable not only in sexuality but also in other aspects of our lives, the transformative role of surrender in navigating the intense physical and emotional challenges, the need to break down blockages and trauma to create a more open and receptive energy, how to increase pleasure, and the intersection between pleasure and financial freedom. 

🌟 “The more satisfied you are, the less you are in the lack of anything.” —Amira Gorski 🌟 In Episode 115, join Debra and Amira Gorski, founder of Lustgeburt and a leading voice in the orgasmic birth and pleasure coaching movement, as they explore how pleasure can lead to true prosperity—not just in sexuality, but in every area of life 💖.

In this enlightening conversation, Amira challenges the societal view that pleasure is indulgent or frivolous. She explains how embracing pleasure can break through blockages, heal trauma, and unlock abundance, including financial freedom 💰✨. Learn how surrendering to pleasure can help you manifest more joy, wealth, and opportunities in your life 🌱.

Tune in for valuable insights on how the transformative power of orgasmic birth and pleasure can create an open, receptive energy for attracting all the beautiful things you desire 🌸.

#pleasureandfinancialfreedom, #orgasmicbirthandabundance, #amiragorskipleasurecoaching, #manifestingprosperitythroughpleasure, #lustgeburtinsights, #intersectionofpleasureandwealth, #breakingtraumablockages, #surrenderandtransformation, #pleasurebeyondsexuality, #abundancemindsetforwomen, #unlockingreceptiveenergy, #pleasureandmanifestationtools, #empoweredbirthandprosperity, #orgasmicbirthadvocacy, #transformingchallengesintoabundance

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:

03:00  The Beauty of “Lust”

12:32 Experiencing Orgasmic Birth for the First Time

16:43 How Birth is Meant to Be

22:19  A Good Form of Preparation 

27:25 Pleasure is a Huge Concept

32:47 Pleasure is Self-Love

Ep 114 Description: 

“We can't make birth better unless we understand what makes birth good.” —Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza 

Pleasure is not just a nice-to-have in birth - it's a vital sign of a healthy, empowered experience. Yet for too long, our culture has suppressed and shamed the very idea of pleasure during one of life's most transformative moments.

However, the groundbreaking research of Dr. Elisabeth Balaza is changing that narrative. Dr. Elisabeth is a reproductive anthropologist and the Principal Investigator of The Birth Pleasure Study. As the founder of Sorada Research & Consulting, she is committed to disrupting the status quo and making her work on pleasure, sexuality, and reproductive justice useful to everyday birthing people and their families.

Join this week’s conversation as Debra and Dr. Elisabeth share how prioritizing pleasure, joy, and bodily autonomy at birth can transform the maternity care system, why pleasure is a fundamental part of birth justice, the 5 different forms of pleasure, how the environment and support system around the birthing person greatly impacts their ability to access pleasure and physiologic birth, an important call-to-action for medical provider, and why developing a "birth pleasure management plan" can help birthing people feel empowered and in control. 

🌟 "We can't make birth better unless we understand what makes birth good." —Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza 🌟

In Episode 114, Debra sits down with Dr. Elisabeth Bolaza, reproductive anthropologist and Principal Investigator of The Birth Pleasure Study, to explore why pleasure is not just a luxury in birth but a vital component of a healthy and empowered experience 🌸🤰.

Dr. Elisabeth shares groundbreaking insights on the 5 forms of pleasure during birth, the importance of bodily autonomy, and how joy and satisfaction can transform the maternity care system 🌿✨. Together, they discuss how the environment and support systems around birthing people deeply impact their ability to access pleasure and achieve a physiologic birth.

Learn how a "birth pleasure management plan" can empower birthing individuals to feel in control while fostering birth justice and equity 💪🌺. Tune in to discover how pleasure is revolutionizing birth for a brighter, more joyful future 🌟🎧!

#birthpleasurestudy, #drelisabethbolazaresearch, #pleasureinmaternitycare, #reproductivejusticeandjoy, #transformingbirthexperiences, #soradaresearchinsights, #empoweredphysiologicbirth, #5formsofbirthpleasure, #pleasureasbirthjustice, #bodilyautonomyinbirth, #birthenvironmentandsupport, #birthpleasuremanagementplan, #reproductiveanthropology, #joyfulandempoweredbirths, #revolutionizingmaternitycare

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:

03:15 A Discussion About the Birthing Body

10:48 Reframing Our Thinking About Enjoyment and Pleasure 

17:22 The Role of Providers  

22:58 Focus on Feeling Good, Not Alleviating Bad

29:11 Trust Your Birthing Body

Ep 113 Description: 

“Anytime you're being pressured or coerced into something, you're not giving true informed consent, and that is a form in itself, of obstetric violence.” —Rebecca Dekker

Too often, pregnancy and birth are shrouded in fear, misinformation, and outdated practices not supported by research. Many people are told their bodies are incapable, their pain is inevitable, and their choices are limited. But this couldn't be further from the truth. By challenging outdated assumptions and accessing the latest, most reliable research, families can make informed decisions that honor their unique needs and preferences. 

Rebecca Dekker is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth® and the author of “Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered!” As a nurse, researcher, and passionate advocate, she is dedicated to making the latest, most reliable research on childbirth freely and publicly accessible to empower families to make informed decisions about their care.

Join in as Debra and Rebecca demystify alternative birthing positions and their benefits and list five red flags that you might want to switch to a different provider for your birth, 3 tips for preparing for childbirth and reducing anxiety about childbirth, what to know before scheduling an elective labor induction. 

🌟 "Anytime you're being pressured or coerced into something, you're not giving true informed consent." —Rebecca Dekker 🌟

In Episode 113, Debra is joined by Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence Based Birth® and author of “Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered!” 🍼✨. Together, they unpack the myths and misinformation that often surround pregnancy and birth, empowering families to take back control with evidence-based approaches 🤰📚.

Discover the benefits of alternative birthing positions, learn 5 red flags signaling it may be time to switch providers 🚩, and explore 3 actionable tips to prepare for childbirth and reduce anxiety 🌿💪. Rebecca also shares must-know insights about elective labor inductions and how to advocate for your unique needs while maintaining bodily autonomy.

🎧 Tune in for practical advice and empowering strategies to help you make informed decisions and create a birth experience that’s right for you and your family 🌸.

#evidencebasedpregnancytips, #rebeccadekkerbirthadvocacy, #informedconsentinbirth, #obstetricviolenceawareness, #empoweredpregnancydecisions, #evidencebasedbirthinsights, #alternativebirthingpositions, #challengingbirthassumptions, #preparingforchildbirth, #reducinganxietyduringbirth, #laborinductionconsiderations, #switchingbirthproviders, #rebeccadekkersbook, #birthresearchforfamilies, #debunkingpregnancymyths

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:

03:30 Birth Practices: Beneficial or Not

07:55 Watch Out for the Red Flags

15:13 Elective Labor Induction 

18:44 Different Birthing Positions and Their Benefits 

26:04 What Makes the Difference