Orgasmic Birth

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

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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!

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 134 Description:

"The more stories I heard of [birth] trauma, the more angry I became and I wanted to do something." —Amanda Banks

Home birth is a powerful, intimate experience that challenges societal norms and reclaims the natural rhythms of childbirth. For many families, it represents a deeply empowering choice that honors the body's innate wisdom. Yet, misconceptions and lack of education often prevent parents from considering this option.

Amanda Banks, an Australian health professional and documentary filmmaker, is on a mission to change that narrative. Her acclaimed film created alongside Eleanor Currie, "Born at Home" explores the meaning, challenges, and magic of bringing life into the world outside the hospital setting.

Tune in as Amanda shares her personal home birth journey, the inspiration behind her film, and the vital role of education and advocacy in transforming the birth experience.

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471

Episode Highlights:

04:22 Amanda's First Home Birth Experience

11:32 Second Home Birth and Advocacy Journey

26:39 Creating the "Born at Home" Documentary

32:53 Overcoming Obstacles

36:58 A Focus in Education and Intuition

About Amanda:

Amanda Banks is an Australian documentary filmmaker and health professional based in Brisbane. She is the producer of the acclaimed documentary "Born at Home," which explores the meaning, challenges, and magic of bringing life into the world at home.

With a background in health science, Amanda has a deep trust in the body's natural physiological processes. Her own experiences with home births, including the birth of her two children, inspired her to create "Born at Home" as a way to share the positive aspects of home birth and provide evidence-based information to help families make informed decisions about their birth choices.

In addition to her filmmaking work, Amanda is an advocate for maternal health and home birth. She has been involved with the non-profit organization Home Birth Queensland, where she has helped organize educational events and support for families. Amanda's passion for advocacy and education shines through in her commitment to empowering parents and transforming the birth experience.

Website: https://bornathomefilm.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornathomefilm/

Ep 133 Description:

"There are two layers of spinning babies, it is restoring function to the body whether through pregnancy exercises or through body balancing techniques, which a pregnant person can do themselves or the nurse, midwife, or doula at the time of labor can also do it. And the more you do ahead of time, the less you need to do anything at labor." —Gail Tully

Fetal position is a crucial yet often overlooked factor in the birthing process. Understanding how a baby's orientation within the uterus can impact labor and delivery is key to facilitating a more comfortable and empowered birth experience.

Gail Tully, the visionary founder of Spinning Babies®, has dedicated her life's work to revolutionizing the way we approach childbirth. As a midwife and birth advocate, Gail's groundbreaking techniques have transformed the lives of countless families, empowering them to embrace the natural rhythms of the body.

Tune in as Gail shares her personal journey, the development of the Spinning Babies approach, fetal rotation, maternal positioning, and the importance of accessibility in birth education.

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:

03:48 Meet Gail

06:55 Empowerment Through Natural Birth

18:26 Challenges and Discoveries in Childbirth

23:09 The Development of Spinning Babies

30:20 Impact and Accessibility of Spinning Babies

34:40 Trainings and Certifications

37:15 Meeting the Evolving Needs of the Birth Community

About Gail:

Gail Tully is the midwife who conceived and developed Spinning Babies®. Spinning Babies® went online in 2001. Over 40 years with birth including 20 years as a homebirth midwife, Gail now writes, teaches, and supports change in the birth paradigm.

Back in the day, Gail was kept busy organizing doula program development in hospitals and community non-profits in Minneapolis/St. Paul while training doulas with DONA International approval status.

Gail Tully developed the concepts and curriculum that revolutionized our view on the physiological breech. Spinning Babies®, Belly Mapping®, Belly Mapping MethodTM, Resolving Shoulder Dystocia*, and Breech Basics* are Gail Tully originals.

Website: https://www.spinningbabies.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinningbabies

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spinningbabies

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spinningbabieslady

X: https://twitter.com/spinningbabies

Ep 132 Description:

"Giving birth is like dying away from all your past, and you'll become a new person that is going to have a lot of new skills. When you close, you give yourself the moment to realize that you're a wise woman now that is becoming a mother." —Alejandra Lozano

Rituals and pleasure— two powerful elements that can transform the birth experience. In the second part of our interview with Alejandra Lozano, we dive deeper into the rituals and pleasure that can transform the birth experience.

Alejandra is a dedicated Mexican midwife with over 11 years of experience supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her passion for honoring cultural wisdom and empowering women is evident in her work.

Tune in as Alejandra shares insights on rebozo, sobada, postpartum closing rituals, and practical tips to cultivate pleasure throughout the childbearing journey.

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 Exploring Rebozo: Its Use and Benefits

07:56 The Role Rituals in Mexican Midwifery

13:37 Practical Tips for Preparing for a Pleasurable Birth

18:46 Join the Orgasmic Birth Program

About Alejandra:

Alejandra Lozano, is a dedicated Mexican Midwife with over 11 years of experience walking the sacred path of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Alejandra's journey into midwifery began with the birth of her son, Mariano— born at home, in water, and surrounded by midwives. That transformative experience awakened a calling in her heart to walk this path.

Her first mentor, her midwife, guided her initial steps. But Alejandra's thirst for deeper knowledge took her south, where she immersed herself in traditional Mexican midwifery. There, she connected with midwives who taught her ancestral practices such as Sobada (healing massages), Rebozo techniques, herbal medicine, temazcales, and sacred rituals. Each practice, rooted in love and community, shaped the way Alejandra now walks with women.

Today, Alejandra combines this ancestral wisdom with her intuition, creating a space of trust, compassion, and connection for the women she serves. She doesn't consider herself a traditional midwife in the strictest sense—having been born in the city—but her spirit is deeply tied to the roots of our traditions. She continues to travel and learn, bridging the gap between modernity and ancestral wisdom, offering her gifts with reverence for the lineage of birth.

In addition, Alejandra is a special friend and our Orgasmic Birth social media Creatrix. She reaches the wisdom of the rebozo in all our doula workshops and is one of our Orgasmic Birth Pracitioners.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alepartera/

Ep 130 Description:

"Rituals are related to pleasure." —Alejandra Lozano

Rituals have the power to transform the childbirth experience, unlocking deeper layers of intimacy, pleasure, and connection. The journey from pregnancy to postpartum can become a profound rite of passage by honoring ancestral wisdom and incorporating sacred practices. In this episode, we explore how these time-honored traditions can reshape the way we approach one of life's most transformative events.

Alejandra Lozano is a dedicated Mexican midwife with over 11 years of experience walking the sacred path of supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her own transformative home water birth ignited a deep calling to immerse herself in the richness of traditional Mexican midwifery practices.

Tune in as Debra and Alejandra discuss the integration of ancestral rituals in childbirth and postpartum care, exploring the power of practices like Sobada, Herbal Baths, and Rebozo to foster intimacy, connection, and a holistic approach to this life-changing experience.

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:

04:15 Alejandra's Birth Experiences

11:12 Post-Birth Transformation

15:04 Connecting with Midwives

18:02 Integrating Rituals into Prenatal Care and Birth

24:44 Supporting Women in Labor with Sobada

28:42 The Role of Touch in Midwifery

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:

💗Doula Medicaid State of the States- Youtube presentation

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2018/01/24/new-jersey-women-more-likely-die-childbirth-first-maternal-health-day/1055741001/

💗ProPublica-The Last Person You'd Ever Expect to Die in Childbirth https://www.propublica.org/article/die-in-childbirth-maternal-death-rate-health-care-system

💗Tara Hanson Foundation https://www.tarahansenfoundation.com/

💗Dreeah Austin (NJ mom) https://www.njspotlightnews.org/special-report/why-did-dreeah-austin-die-pregnancy-related-causes-preventable-newark-new-jersey-maternal-deaths-maternal-health-system-gaps/

💗Lamaze International https://www.lamaze.org/

💗NJ Maternity Care Report Card: https://www.nj.gov/health/maternal/morbidity/mhh_reportcard/

💗March of Dimes Signs of Preterm Labor https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/birth/signs-and-symptoms-preterm-labor

💗Preeclampsia Foundation https://www.preeclampsia.org/

Resources:

💗 Become a doula! Debra offers virtual DONA Birth Doula training throughout the year. Learn more and get started on your journey here: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/dona-birth-doula-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 like-minded Birthkeepers from around the world. www.eatpraydoula.com

Ep 129 Description:

"Your risk factor is what door you enter, your place of birth, and your provider are going to make a significant impact on the type of birth that you will experience." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

Every pregnancy comes with decisions that hold more weight than we realize. These choices can influence both short-term outcomes and long-term well-being in surprising ways. Preparing for birth means exploring how various factors align with your personal values and needs so that you can create a safe and empowering birth journey.

Discover how birth location (hospital, birth center, or home) and your choice of care providers (obstetricians, midwives, and doulas) impact intervention rates, emotional support, and overall birth outcomes—plus key questions to ask when planning your birth.

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:

01:46 Location: Hospitals

05:31 Location: Birth Centers

09:14 Location: Home Birth

11:50 Birth Team: Obstetricians

14:21 Birth Team: Midwives

17:17 Birth Team: Doulas

21:30 Key Questions to Ask

Ep 128 Description:

"I underestimated myself for a long time, and the birth of my children allowed me to own the power that resides in every woman." —Amberlee Jay Galea

Crafting your birth story with intention can be a powerful act of self-discovery and empowerment. By embracing the complexities and vulnerabilities of this transformative experience, you unlock a deeper understanding of your own strength and resilience.

In the second part of her interview, Amberlee Jay Galea shares her inspiring journey to motherhood, overcoming personal challenges, and creating an orgasmic birth experience. As a mother of three, Amberlee's story offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of pregnancy and childbirth.

Tune in as Amberlee delves into her third pregnancy, her unique way of preparing for an orgasmic birth, and the profound impact of sharing her birth stories with her children.

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:

01:36 A Journey Into Motherhood

05:06 Amberlee's Third Pregnancy

08:11 Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth

17:06 The Importance of Letting Go

21:52 Be Proud of Yourself, Mother!

Ep 127 Description:

"The hospital can be very disempowering. It stops us from going into the role of mother because we seek outside ourselves what they believe is true, yet our body, our innate knowing, knows what's right." —Amberlee Jay Galea

Pregnancy and birth are often shrouded in fear and misconceptions. Many women grow up hearing horror stories about childbirth, leading to a deep-seated anxiety about the process. However, the human body is designed to birth with power and pleasure, if we can overcome the societal taboos surrounding this natural experience.

Amberlee Jay Galea is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner and authentic personal brand coach who has rewritten her own birth story, embracing the innate power within her.

Tune in to the first part of the interview with Amberlee as she shares her transformative journey from a disempowered first birth to an orgasmic home birth, where she discovered the pleasure and joy of welcoming her daughter 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:

03:15 Why Fear Surrounds Pregnancy and Amberlee's First Pregnancy

15:12 Discovering NLP

20:15 Preparing for Own Vision of a Home Birth

25:20 EnCaul Birth: Waiting for the Perfect Moment

29:54 Post-Birth Reflections

Ep 126 Description:

"Being able to defend the space that we wanted was really powerful." —Gowan Batist

Families come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique needs and preferences when it comes to childbirth. From the comfort of a hospital setting to the intimacy of a home birth, the journey to welcoming a new life is a deeply personal one. Regardless of the path chosen, each journey is unique and deserves to be honored.

Gowan Batist is a queer Jewish parent, partner, and writer living in the remote wilderness of Northern California. As a passionate advocate for mountain lions and heritage breed sheep, Gowan's lyrical non-fiction essays and birth story inspire others to trust the natural process of childbirth.

Tune in as Gowan discusses navigating rural healthcare as a queer family, creating a supportive birth environment, preparing for labor, the transformative experience of childbirth, and the arrival of their child.

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:

02:06 Navigating Rural Healthcare as a Queer Family

05:54 Creating a Supportive Birth Environment

09:37 Preparing for Birth

13:12 The Experience of Labor

25:01 Making Decisions at Childbirth

29:14 The Importance of Healthcare Systems That Support Families

About Gowan:

Gowan Batist is a queer Jewish parent, partner, and writer living in the wilderness of Northern California. They manage a flock of heritage breed sheep and work in mountain lion advocacy. Gowan writes lyrical non-fiction essays and spins wool. As a parent, Gowan had a powerful, spiritual birth experience and is passionate about sharing their knowledge, especially with other LGBTQ+ families. Gowan will be joining a doula workshop to further support birthing people in their community.

Website: http://www.kevas.org/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GowanBatist