Orgasmic Birth: Podcast

Ep 99 Description: 

"Pleasure was a part of what it meant to feel good in life. Sexual identities are important that these things are worth investing and understanding." —Alexandra Fine

While male sexuality is frequently encouraged or normalized in mainstream culture, female sexuality and pleasure are often negative and stigmatizing. As a result, women face barriers in openly discussing their bodies and experiences with sexuality. This leads to women's health being politicized and their access to information and tools related to pleasure being restricted. However, perspectives are gradually shifting as more voices advocate for women's rights to explore their sexuality freely and pursue fulfillment in their intimate relationships without shame.  

Alexandra Fine is a sexologist and the co-founder of Dame Products, a company that designs tools specifically tailored to help women explore pleasure and reclaim their sexuality. Through her work at Dame Products and as an advocate, she aims to have open discussions around female sexuality and empower women.

Tune in as Debra and Alexandra share insight into navigating sexuality, childbirth, and parenting while challenging stigmas around female pleasure. They also discussed societal attitudes towards female pleasure, the challenges of promoting healthy views of sexuality, how vibrators can be used for pain management during labor and birth, and more. 

 

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"Pleasure was a part of what it meant to feel good in life. Sexual identities are important that these things are worth investing and understanding." —Alexandra Fine

In this thought-provoking episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with Alexandra Fine, a sexologist and co-founder of Dame Products, to discuss the intersection of pleasure, sexuality, and empowerment.

Despite societal progress, female sexuality and pleasure remain stigmatized in many cultures, limiting open dialogue and access to resources for women. Through her work at Dame Products, Alexandra is changing the conversation—designing tools to help women reclaim their sexual agency and challenging the societal norms that hinder progress.

In this episode, Debra and Alexandra dive into:
✨ The cultural stigmas surrounding female sexuality and how they impact women's health
✨ The role of pleasure in life, intimacy, and even childbirth
✨ Innovative uses of vibrators for pain management during labor and birth
✨ Breaking down barriers to healthy conversations about pleasure and sexuality
✨ Balancing sexuality and parenting while maintaining a connection to oneself

Whether you're preparing for birth, seeking to reconnect with your body, or simply curious about the evolving conversations around pleasure, this episode offers a wealth of insights and inspiration.

Explore More:
🌟 Positively Prepare for Birth: Pleasurable Birth Essentials Online Classes
🌟 Doula Challenge: 5 Essential Tools to Enhance Pleasure-Centered Birth

 #femalesexuality, #womenspleasure, #alexandrafine, #dameproducts, #sexualhealth, #empoweringwomen, #challengingstigmas, #sexualidentityadvocacy, #sexualityandparenting, #sexualwellnesstools, #pleasureinchildbirth, #painmanagementinlabor, #reclaimingsexuality, #pleasurecenteredbirth, #opensexualitydiscussions, #intimacyandempowerment, #healthysexuality, #innovativebirthtools, #transformingperspectives, #pleasureaswellbeing, #shamefreeexploration

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Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

04:14 The Business of Pleasure

09:30 The Journey: Childbirth, Parenting, and Sexuality 

15:39 Societal Attitudes Toward Female Pleasure and Sexuality

20:51 Vibrators for Pain Management

 

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Ep 98 Description: 

"Once you have the facts, once you have confidence in your information, you have confidence in your decision. You don't need to justify that to anyone. It's not your job to educate the world unless you decide it is." —Jen Kamel

VBAC— Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is a common yet controversial choice that many birthing people face. While the evidence has long supported VBAC as a safe option for most, widespread myths and misinformation continue to obscure the facts. 

In this episode, leading VBAC advocate Jen Kamel sets out to separate myth from reality once and for all. She delves into the numerous misconceptions that have taken hold over the years: from beliefs that VBAC is only suitable for a select few, to exaggerations of its risks, to the idea that repeat c-sections are always safer. 

Debra and Jen also discuss practical tips on finding supportive providers and navigating unsupportive opinions, the importance of fully informed consent, and the power of realizing one's autonomy in their birth decisions despite barriers.

For anyone with a personal or professional stake in empowering low-risk vaginal births, this can't-miss discussion is a must-listen to counter the barrage of VBAC myths and understand the option in its proper evidence-based light.

 

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac 

 

Once you have the facts, once you have confidence in your information, you have confidence in your decision. You don't need to justify that to anyone." —Jen Kamel

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) remains one of the most misunderstood topics in childbirth. Despite decades of evidence demonstrating its safety for most individuals, myths and misinformation persist, leading to confusion and fear for those considering their options.

In this episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro is joined by VBAC advocate Jen Kamel, founder of VBAC Facts, to bust the myths and bring clarity to this important topic. Drawing from decades of research and advocacy, Jen helps demystify common misconceptions and provides tools for making confident, informed decisions.

Highlights include:
🌟 The evidence-based safety of VBAC versus repeat c-sections
🌟 Busting myths about who qualifies for VBAC
🌟 Practical tips for finding supportive care providers
🌟 Navigating unsupportive opinions with confidence
🌟 The importance of autonomy and fully informed consent in birth

Whether you're exploring VBAC for yourself, supporting someone through the process, or a birth worker looking to expand your knowledge, this episode is packed with actionable insights to empower informed decisions.

Additional Resources:
💡 Expand your birth practice with Pleasure-Centered Birth Training
💡 Prepare for VBAC or Cesarean with Debra's Online Class

#VBAC, #VaginalBirthAfterCesarean, #JenKamel, #VBACMyths, #EvidenceBasedBirth, #InformedBirthChoices, #CesareanAlternatives, #BirthAutonomy, #EmpoweredBirth, #VBACFacts, #RepeatCSectionRisks, #SupportiveProviders, #LowRiskBirth, #InformedConsent, #BirthAdvocacy, #OrgasmicBirth, #BirthConfidence, #SafeVBAC, #PositiveVBACPrep, #BirthEducation

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

02:47 Advocacy for Respectful Care

07:18 VBAC Risks, Candidacy, and Decision-Making

12:21 Finding Supportive Providers

16:59 VBAC Access and Midwifery Legislation

20:46 VBAC Rates and Barriers in the US  

25:29 VBAC Tools and Resources

 

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Ep 97 Description: 

"If that's something that I could encourage other pregnant people to do, is to try to have that clarity about their wants and their needs and their desires, and then to verbalize from a place of clarity to their provider. That inner state of clarity is very important in the conversation." —Nicole Heidbreder

"My job was to not try to fix things and be more of a listener."  —Amir Niroumand

While vaginal birth is often seen as the ideal, for many birthing experts a medically-necessary cesarean section is the safest option. However, the sterility and clinical nature of surgery can make cesareans feel less personal than desired. But with intentional planning, cesareans can still honor a person's needs and vision for birth. 

In this episode, we are joined by DONA International approved Birth doula trainer, Nicole Heidbreder and her partner, Amir Niromand. As a labor and delivery nurse and birth doula of many years, Nicole had clear visions for her own birth plans. However, after struggling to conceive for over a year and experiencing multiple miscarriages, she was forced to reconsider everything.

Nicole and Amir discuss their journey trying to conceive for over a year, which included multiple miscarriages. Nicole explains how her history as a labor and delivery nurse and doula led to shifting her birth plans after being diagnosed with fibroids. She details emotionally accepting surgery and a planned cesarean. Nicole created a supportive medical team and shares her vision for a "magnificent cesarean" honoring her, Amir, and their transition to parenthood, outlining her birth and postpartum plans. 

Tune in and learn the importance of grieving loss, the role of clear communication with medical providers, the impact of community support, and the power of crafting a birth centered on the birthing person's needs, voice, and choice.

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac 

If that's something that I could encourage other pregnant people to do, is to try to have that clarity about their wants and their needs and their desires, and then to verbalize from a place of clarity to their provider. That inner state of clarity is very important in the conversation." —Nicole Heidbreder

Cesarean births are often seen as clinical, medical procedures, but with intentional planning, they can also be a deeply personal and empowering experience. In this episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro speaks with birth doula trainer Nicole Heidbreder and her partner, labor and delivery nurse Amir Niroumand, about crafting a positive cesarean birth.

After struggling with infertility and multiple miscarriages, Nicole was diagnosed with fibroids, which led her to reconsider her birth plans and opt for a medically necessary cesarean. With Amir's support, Nicole created a plan for a "magnificent cesarean" that honored her vision and their transition into parenthood.

Episode Highlights:
🌟 The importance of clarity and communication with medical providers
🌟 Nicole's journey through infertility, miscarriages, and fibroid diagnosis
🌟 Creating a supportive and personalized cesarean birth plan
🌟 The role of grieving loss and crafting a birth plan based on the birthing person's needs
🌟 The power of community support during the birth and postpartum journey

Tune in for insights on how to navigate cesarean births with intention, while honoring your desires and needs.

Additional Resources:
💡 Expand your birth practice with Pleasure-Centered Birth Training
💡 Prepare for Cesarean or VBAC with Debra's Online Class

#PositiveCesareanBirth, #NicoleHeidbreder, #AmirNiroumand, #PlannedCesarean, #CesareanBirthPlanning, #BirthDoulaPerspectives, #LaborAndDeliveryNurse, #HonoringCesareanNeeds, #MagnificentCesareans, #CesareanWithDignity, #GrievingBirthPlans, #BirthCommunication, #MedicalTeamCollaboration, #TransitionToParenthood, #PregnancyLossHealing, #NavigatingFibroids, #IntentionalCesarean, #SupportingCesareans, #OrgasmicBirth, #PostpartumCesareanPlanning

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

02:59 pregnancy and Loss 

10:43 Shifting Birth Vision and Creating a Supportive team

16:42 Grief and Healing After Pregnancy Loss

20:48 Preparation for a Planned Cesarean Section  

26:43 Postpartum Preferences 

32:10 The Role of the Community in Providing Supportive Care

34:39 Honoring the Mother's Voice and Choice

 

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Ep 96 Description: 

"Preparing ahead is important as birth trauma often happens when the unexpected happens, and your voice and choice are not heard or honored." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

While many expectant parents envision an ideal birth experience, it's important to prepare for the possibility that things may not unfold as planned. Complications can arise that require medical intervention for the health and safety of the mother and baby. A caring provider will discuss all options to find the best solution. Having discussed preferences for interventions like cesarean birth ahead of time allows expectant parents' voices to still be heard and choices respected, even when flexibility is needed. An open and understanding perspective and support system can help ensure that however birth transpires, it is still a meaningful experience bringing new life into the world.

Discover proven strategies to give your cesarean birth experience the love, care, and meaning you envision for welcoming your new baby into the world as your host, Debra, talks about how to positively prepare your mindset for the experience, discuss your preferences with your healthcare providers, and enhance the sensory aspects to allow delaying interventions. Plus learn how reflecting on your birth can help with processing and healing.

 

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

Debra also has a class on positively preparing for a cesarean or a VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean https://orgasmicbirth.thinkific.com/courses/cesarean-vbac 

Preparing ahead is important as birth trauma often happens when the unexpected happens, and your voice and choice are not heard or honored." —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

In this episode, Debra Pascali-Bonaro shares essential strategies to prepare for a gentle and empowered cesarean birth experience. While cesareans may be necessary for medical reasons, with the right preparation, they can still be an intimate, meaningful, and positive experience. By discussing your preferences ahead of time, you ensure that your voice is heard and your choices are respected, even in the face of unexpected circumstances.

Episode Highlights:
🌟 Preparing your mindset for a cesarean birth
🌟 How to communicate preferences with your healthcare providers
🌟 Enhancing sensory experiences and delaying interventions
🌟 The importance of reflecting on your birth experience for healing
🌟 How creating a positive birth environment can lead to a more fulfilling experience

Tune in for tips on how to navigate a cesarean birth with intention and mindfulness, ensuring your experience remains empowering and meaningful.

Additional Resources:
💡 Expand your birth practice with Pleasure-Centered Birth Practitioner Training
💡 Prepare for Cesarean or VBAC with Debra's Online Class

#GentleCesareanBirth, #PositiveCesareanPreparation, #BirthTraumaPrevention, #CesareanBirthPlanning, #CesareanBirthMindset, #HealthAndSafetyInBirth, #BirthPreferences, #RespectingBirthChoices, #DelayingCesareanInterventions, #EnhancingSensoryAspectsOfBirth, #CesareanBirthReflection, #BirthProviderSupport, #OpenBirthDialogue, #PostpartumCesareanRecovery, #OrganizingBirthPreferences, #CaringForBirthExperience, #OrgasmicBirthPractitionerTraining, #PositiveBirthExperience, #BirthFlexibilityAndControl, #PreparingForCesareanAndVBAC

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

03:56 Enhancing Childbirth Experience Through Sensory Details

08:02 Cesarean Birth Choices and Support

14:06 Birth and Postpartum Care for a Safe and Supported Experience 

17:59 Planning a Gentle Cesarean Birth

 

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Ep 95 Description: 

"The moment I said this actually hurts, it felt incorrect. It felt like 'pain' was too shallow of a word. And then I realized what I'm feeling is power." —Carina Devi

 

When pregnant with her second baby, Carina Devi embraced the joy of pregnancy rather than intensive preparation. Her labor brought intense yet transformative sensations.

 

In part two of "It's Not Pain, It's Power", Carina discusses how the wisdom and lessons from her orgasmic first birth experience empowered and strengthened her through subsequent challenges like divorce and single motherhood.

 

Join the conversation as Carina talks about navigating postdate pregnancy and feelings of frustration with restrictions from her midwife, as well as powerful lessons on preparing mentally for birth while trusting your body's innate wisdom and design for empowered childbearing.

 

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

The moment I said this actually hurts, it felt incorrect. It felt like 'pain' was too shallow of a word. And then I realized what I'm feeling is power." —Carina Devi

In part two of "It's Not Pain, It's Power," Carina Devi continues her journey of embracing the transformative power of birth. Reflecting on her first orgasmic birth experience, Carina discusses how it shaped her approach to pregnancy and motherhood, especially as she navigated the challenges of postdate pregnancy, divorce, and single motherhood.

Episode Highlights:
🌟 Reframing pain as power in childbirth
🌟 The importance of mental preparation and trusting your body's wisdom
🌟 Overcoming challenges of postdate pregnancy and navigating midwife restrictions
🌟 Empowerment through personal growth, self-trust, and lessons learned from past experiences
🌟 How birth and life challenges intersect and strengthen personal resilience

Join Carina as she shares how her empowered birth experiences taught her the importance of trusting her body, and how the wisdom from those moments continues to guide her through motherhood and life.

Additional Resources:
💡 Expand your birth practice with Pleasure-Centered Birth Practitioner Training

#OrgasmicBirthExperience, #EmpoweredChildbearing, #LaborEmpowerment, #MentalBirthPreparation, #TrustingYourBody, #PregnancyJoyVsPreparation, #TransformativeLaborSensations, #OvercomingBirthChallenges, #PostdatePregnancy, #FrustrationWithBirthRestrictions, #DivorceAndSingleMotherhood, #EmbracingBirthPower, #NavigatingBirthAfterDivorce, #MidwifeCenteredBirth, #ChildbirthEmpowerment, #TrustingNaturalBirthDesign, #BirthWisdomAndResilience, #OrgasmicBirthPractitionerTraining, #PowerOfBirthSensations, #EmotionalStrengthInBirth

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

02:22 Birth Wisdom and Empowerment 

10:03 Finding Solace Durin Contractions

15:30 Labor Techniques 

21:46 Reframing Pain as Power  

27:23 Navigating the Pushing Stage

32:34 The Depth of a Woman's Strength

36:04 Postpartum Emotions and Challenges

 

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Ep 94 Description: 

"The only way out is through… There's only one way for this to end, and it is by me saying yes, and pushing my baby out." —Carina Devi

Birth is a profound and transformative experience that has the power to deeply impact a woman's life. However, for too long, societal expectations have portrayed childbirth as something to simply endure, focusing on pain management rather than empowerment. Hence, it is crucial to reclaim birth as a natural and meaningful process through education and care. When supported to follow their inner wisdom, women experience birth as the profound act of creation it truly is.

This week's episode features an empowering birth story from Carina Devi. When Carina became pregnant, she prepared carefully for a peaceful experience. Raw, primal birth cries and pleasure at her son's delivery stay with her as a defining life experience.

Tune in as Debra and Carina talk about preparing mindfully for birth, trusting one's ability to cope with intensity, and finding empowerment even when challenging moments arise during labor.  

 

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

02:31 The Impact of a Mother's Birth Experience on Her Child's Development. 

05:28 The Power of Imprinting on the Experience

11:50 Labor Progressions and Challenges

16:44 Controlling Contractions 

19:26 Labor Sensations and Breathing Techniques

24:52 Childbirth Bliss and Empowerment

30:14 Embracing the Experience Despite Fear and Discomfort

 

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Ep 93 Description: 

"If you feel good in your body, your baby's gonna feel good in your body." —Rachel Yellin

 

While birth is a natural and beautiful process, it also involves significant pain for many women. As the baby moves through the birth canal during labor and delivery, the cervix must dilate fully and the perineum may stretch considerably. For some, these physical changes can cause intense discomfort, pressure, and even sharp pains. However, with the right techniques and strategies, women can feel more in control and confident during this challenging but rewarding part of becoming a mother.

In this episode, Birth Expert, Rachel Yellin, reveals her top techniques for having more "WOW" and less "OW" in labor. Rachel has helped thousands of women have satisfying and empowering birth experiences. Through her classes, programs, and private sessions, she empowers women to reconnect with their bodies, trust their instincts, and feel confident about birth. 

 

Listen in as Debra and Rachel share techniques for down-regulating the nervous system to align with instinctual birth, practices to help activate the parasympathetic nervous system for gentle and easy birthing, plus helpful tools and resources to feel fully supported and in control of your body during the birthing process.

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

02:52 Personal Birth Experience and Its Impact on Life Choices 

06:37 Birth Preparation and Nervous System Regulation 

12:26 Breathing Techniques for Relaxation and Childbirth

16:52 6 Techniques to Regulate the Nervous System

20:48 More WOW!, Less Ow!

 

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Ep 92 Description: 

"Female pleasure is the most natural thing for us. Shame is something that we have learned as a society, but it's not the way we were designed." —Dr. Jenny Martin

Childbirth is often defined by pain, fear, and medical intervention— but what if there was another way? Ancient wisdom traditions understood birth as a sacred, transformative process that could activate deep states of pleasure and connection through a woman's primal brain-heart-womb axis. Pioneers are now rediscovering these possibilities, teaching that our very biology is wired for ecstasy during labor and delivery when supported by safety, trust, and an open mind. 

This episode explores the profound yet often overlooked capacities of the female body during birth and sexuality with our guest, Dr. Jenny Martin. Dr. Martin is a pioneer in the field of orgasmic birthing and the psychedelic cervix model. Through her teachings, she helps women understand their innate capacity for spiritual experience and pleasure during childbirth by activating their genital-brain and heart-cervix connections.

Listen in as Debra and Dr. Martin reveal how a woman's unique genital-brain connection allows her cervix and uterus to directly interface with the brain and central nervous system, simple techniques to help activate the "psychedelic cervix", how endogenous psychedelics in women's bodies can help create an effortless, nurturing passage for both mother and baby, societal myths around female sexuality and spirituality, and science-backed case for our innate human capacity for sacred pleasure and consciousness expansion. 

 

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth - Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

Episode Highlights:

02:32 Unlocking a Woman's Sexual Potential Through Birth

06:34 Psychedelics and Neuroprotection

13:42 Challenging Societal Norms

17:36 The Psychedelic Cervix

24:19 Sexual Empowerment During Pregnancy 

28:55 Reclaiming Feminine Power Through Surrender

 

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Ep. 91 Description: 

"The orgasmic nature of a woman is our inherent nature; it really is working with your senses. Your body knows how to birth the baby." —Lovisa Dahl 

 

An empowered birth lays bare a woman's innate strength. Months of preparation have led her to know herself as deserving of comfort, respect, and full autonomy over her birthing journey. Exhausted yet buoyant, she cradles new life and, in doing so, embraces her capacity for miraculous creation.

This week's episode is focused on the best practices for embracing the full potential of our feminine strength before and during childbirth. 

Lovisa Dahl is a birth coach dedicated to healing through birth by empowering women to embrace pleasure and intuition. With three home births of her own and studies in feminine embodiment, she mentors mothers through orgasmic living and guides them to their most empowered birth experiences.

Listen in to discover key pillars for optimal birth preparation, practical tips for feeling connected and in control during labor, the role of community, and the power of mindful surrender in making intense moments blissful. 

 

If you are a doula, nurse, midwife, or birth worker who would like to expand your practice with pleasure and Orgasmic Birth — Learn more at https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/orgasmic-birth-practitioner-training/ 

 

 

Connect with Debra!

Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth 

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

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth 

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

 

Episode Highlights:

01:47 Preparing for a Positive Birth Experience

08:16 The Key to Empowered Birth

14:48 How to Experience an Orgasmic Birth

20:31 Natural Birth Techniques 

28:24 Breathwork and Mindfulness for Conscious Birthing

 

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Ep 90 Description: 

"Midwives are trained that pregnancy is a normal function of the human body, it's wellness that occasionally goes wrong, as opposed to the doctors who think it's an illness that occasionally goes right." —Dr. Stuart Fischbein

 

At times, the medicalized one-size-fits-all model can fall short. For far too long, childbirth has been dominated by rigid medical protocols that prioritize efficiency over empowering each woman's unique needs. However, true safety lies in respecting birth as a natural process and supporting each mother's physical and emotional well-being. By embracing uncertainty and honoring a woman's innate wisdom, the system can shift from fear to trust— empowering all who bring new life into this world. 

 

This week, Debra sits with Dr. Stuart Fischbein to share an insightful look at shifting from a fear-based model of childbirth to one that is truly woman-centered. For over 40 years, Dr. Stuart Fischbein practiced obstetrics within a medicalized system, only to realize it fell short of empowering women and honoring birth as a natural process. Through his collaboration with midwives and experiences attending home births, Dr. Fischbein underwent a profound transformation in his approach. 

In this candid discussion, he draws from his unique perspective within both the medical and midwifery worlds to shed light on how interventions are too often prioritized over informed consent. Join in as Debra and Dr. Stu discuss the differences between midwifery and physician training, limitations of the modern hospital system, criticisms of home birth safety, the role of doctors and midwives in medicalized birth, the issue around disregard for individualized care, unnecessary medical interventions, and finding a good team for an empowered birth experience.

 

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Episode Highlights:

03:06 Transitioning to Midwifery Model 

06:12 The Limitations of Hospital Births 

15:07 Midwifery vs Medical Model in Childbirth

20:58 Home Birth Safety vs Hospital Birth Safety

23:25 Informed Consent in Childbirth

28:38 Natural Birth Practices and Challenges

34:05 Women Deserve All Reasonable Options    

 

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