Ep. 142 - Tips for a Pleasurable Hospital Birth

with Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“Healing begins as you start honoring every aspect of your birth story and celebrate your wins. No one fails in birth. Sometimes, you have to dig deeper into that well of strength than you ever would have imagined. This is something to take pride in.”
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Episode 142, orgasmic birth the podcast

Welcome to Episode 142

The notion that hospitals inherently rob birthing individuals of their autonomy and joy is a limiting belief that deserves to be challenged. The reality is that, with the right mindset and preparation, a hospital birth can also be a deeply empowering and transformative experience.

Explore the powerful intersection between pleasure and hospital birth as Debra shares tips on preparing for the big day, setting the mood for your birth room, advocating for your needs, coping with labor sensations, and welcoming your baby with grace and power.

Episode Highlights:

01:53Tip #1- Preparing for the Big Day!

12:21 Tip #2- Setting the Mood for Your Birth Room

14:56 Tip #3- Advocating for Your Needs

17:58 Tip #4- Coping with Labor Sensations

22:01 Tip #5- Welcoming Your Baby

Quotable Quotes

“Think about what you do want. Take responsibility for that.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“Call ahead, ask for extra time at your next visit and make sure that what you’re desiring is a part of what their practice is.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“Healing begins as you start honoring every aspect of your birth story and celebrate your wins. No one fails in birth.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro

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 

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

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

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