Orgasmic Birth

Debra Pascali Bonaro
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Orgasmic Birth

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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Spinning Babies Secrets: Easing Birth with Movement, Alignment, and Pleasure with Gail Tully

    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   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 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

    39 min

  2. JAN 22

    Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals, Rebozo, and Pleasure in Birth with Alejandra Lozano Part 2

    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   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 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/

    22 min

  3. JAN 15

    Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals to Transform Childbirth with Alejandra Lozano Part 1

    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     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

    31 min

  4. JAN 14

    Honoring Maternal Health Awareness Day #123forMOMS with Jill Wodnick

    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   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   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

    31 min

  5. JAN 8

    The Biggest Risk Factors For Your Birth Outcome Might Surprise You

    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     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

    26 min

  6. JAN 1

    The Power Of Surrendering, Trusting, And Truly Letting Go Part 2 with Amberlee Jay Galea

    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!    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

    24 min

  7. 12/25/2024

    The Power Of Surrendering, Trusting, And Truly Letting Go Part 1 with Amberlee Jay Galea

    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   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

    33 min

  8. 12/18/2024

    The Fun, Peaceful En-Caul Birth Of Our First Child As A Queer Family with Gowan Batist

    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    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 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

    34 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Debra Pascali Bonaro
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © All Rights Reserved Orgasmic Birth | Hosted by Debra Pascali Bonaro
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