In this episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra shares her valuable insights on how to make birth experiences more positive and pleasurable. She emphasizes the importance of using words like birth preferences, exploring options with care teams, and creating an ideal environment for birth. Debra also provides helpful tips on topics such as cesarean birth, delayed cord clamping, and artificial rupture of membranes, empowering listeners to make informed decisions. Tune in to learn more from this expert in the field of childbirth.

 

In this episode:

• Birth plans should be referred to as birth preferences or wishes, as it's rare to truly plan the birth that you get
• It's important to make sure you explore all your options and discuss them with your care team to avoid birth trauma
• People often make assumptions about the care they will receive at birth without exploring their options
• Drinking and eating during childbirth is essential to stay hydrated and maintain energy, just like marathon runners need fluids to finish a race
• Explore options for enhancing oxytocin flow during labor, such as touch, massage, visualization, and other techniques that promote bonding and relaxation

 

Key Takeaways:

• Don't assume that the care you want will be available. Explore all your options and discuss them with your care team
• Just as you would research food options, research and understand your caregivers and their practices
• More apps are becoming available to rate and review birth providers, promoting transparency and better options for all
• Consider using various props, like birth balls or aromatherapy, to create a safe and comfortable environment for childbirth
• Explore different methods to enhance oxytocin flow during labor, such as touch, massage, visualization, and hot/cold compresses

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“When we have to give up our desires for our baby's health or wellbeing, that's a really courageous, vulnerable step.” - Debra Pascali Bonaro

 

 

 

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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.