Bree’s Natural Water Birth Story written and shared by Bree Neal, Texas I am so excited to finally sit down and write my birth story. Since the beginning of this amazing journey I have wanted to share my emotions, experiences … Continued
This past spring I had the pleasure of teaching a group of women at a DONA Birth Doula Workshop in New York City. One doula said “What you don’t know CAN hurt you!” so I asked her what she meant…. … Continued
How did we come to disregard the sanctity of childbirth for MotherBaby? Why did we move from a social model where each woman was uniquely cared for and nurtured by a circle of women, friends, and family, to a technocractic … Continued
When is the last time you played? Maybe you played with your children rolling around playing airplane on the floor landing in a cloud of giggles. Maybe you played with your partner intimately, who surprised you with a new intimate … Continued
Submitted by Shiraz Ariel Drori, Israel I am a mother of three great kids, birth coach and doula and want to share with you a special story. The idea that there is a connection between the womb and orgasm had … Continued
Recently I was in Germany and Austria facilitating Birth Doula Workshops. In the mornings I took morning walks and would reflect on the many ways I discover pleasure in my life and how you too can create and find pleasure … Continued
How has your week been? This past week, while facilitating workshops in Germany and Austria, I was filled with so many of life’s pleasures. One morning, as I took my morning walk, I began to reflect on the many way … Continued
12 Pleasurable Birth Rights You have a right to pleasure in birth and LIFE! Enjoy this combination of rights created by Debra and the IMBCO. You have the right to a pleasurable birth. You have the right to create an … Continued
“The body is not able to handle pain and pleasure at once.” While in Belgium for the 2013 Midwifery Today Conference, O Birth Director Debra Pascali-Bonaro, and Robbie Davis-Floyd Ph.D. met with Marta, a woman who prepared and experienced orgasmic … Continued
Submitted by Birthkeeper, Linda Hamilton It was one of the most beautiful days here in the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. A postcard perfect day – the morning of May 28, 2014. At 3:30am earlier that day, I had woken … Continued
This is the birth story of Emily’s third child, Edith. Edith was born at home, breech, in the water. By Emily Willett Edith is an old name which means “spoils of war” or “treasure.” My Edith is exactly that. She … Continued
Martina participated in one of Debra’s birth doula workshops in Austria- here Martina shares the story of the birth of her second child. Submitted by Martina, Austria For 2-3 days I had felt some abdominal pain and the night before … Continued
Warsaw, Poland June 2014 It is always special to arrive in a new country and be greeted by the smiles and hugs of doulas. In Warsaw, Małgorzata Borecka, or Gosia (as the doulas call her), and Maria, whom I both … Continued
The past month I have really enjoyed reconnecting and reawakening pleasure within via the 21 Days to Birth Your Pleasure program. It reminds me how our lives often become so busy we forget how just 5 minutes of mindfulness can … Continued
What a beautiful gift, to both write about the day I became a mother and to feel and remember how incredible that day was. Birth is a day a woman will never forget. Becoming a mother is a journey that … Continued
We were honored to have Marsden Wagner as an Orgasmic Birth expert and thought we’d share with you an excerpt from his transcript, mostly unpublished until now. Marsden began his career in public health as a neonatologist and epidemiologist, firstly … Continued
What does a bat say to you? When I think of bats I think of the bat doula. Yes, bats are always supported in birth by another female, as are many animals, and traditionally so were women around the world. … Continued
Submitted by his Mama Monica Ann Stockall with photos taken by dad Dedicated to Xquenda Luis Stockall February baby. We’re here. I can’t stand the anticipation and uncertainty of not knowing when you’ll arrive. I tell myself it’ll be on … Continued
Submitted by Sheila Kamara Hay I recently had the privilege of showing clips from Orgasmic Birth to an audience of really fabulous and progressive women. They ranged in age from 18 to 80s and for many of them, it was … Continued
Written by: Aoife’s parents, Amy & Dan Warren Amy: I woke at about 5:00am on Thursday with rhythmic, menstrual-like cramps. I had been experiencing practice contractions over the past couple weeks — painless contractions that, nevertheless, felt functional, like they … Continued
New Year, New Vagina from Sex Coach Kim Anami I am so intrigued by Kim’s blog. Having enjoyed Sex and Relationship Coach: Kim Anami’s Unlock Your Pleasure O Birth Webinar, I thought it is time to start the New Year … Continued
By Mary Esther Malloy Mary Esther’s Midwife, Valeriana Pasqua Masback, is one of the featured Midwives in the Orgasmic Birth movie. Thank you Mary Esther for sharing your writing here on Orgasmic Birth! “What’s inside an eye?” My daughter turns … Continued
Sheila Kamara Hay Shares her Ecstatic Birth Experience by Sheila Kamara Hay If you have the choice, would you choose a birth that is full of pleasure- physical, spiritual, and emotional? Would you choose to birth in a way that … Continued
Tribute to Orgasmic Birth Midwife, Liz Brunton By Renee Perkins It is fitting that this week when we celebrate National Midwifery Week and the O Birth Midwives, that I am reminded the legacy of Liz Brunton lives on. Recently, a … Continued
Secret Pleasures of the Uterus by Dr. Eve Agee The uterus…it’s our first home, a place of safety and security. Yet did you know that this vital female organ can also be a key source of sensuality and ecstasy for … Continued
Birth Boot Camp Includes Orgasmic Birth in Curriculum Donna Ryan, Mother and Childbirth Educator/Founder/President of Birth Boot Camp, a 10-week course for couples wanting a natural birth, shares her perspective on the Orgasmic Birth Movie and how it is received … Continued
Childbirth Climax While in Malaysia this past week speaking about respectful care, I always love the opportunity to open up the topic of pleasure, ecstasy and Orgasmic Birth. It is too often a forgotten aspect of childbirth, or the one … Continued
Orgasmic Birth Inspiring the News If you do a keyword search for orgasm and birth right now you will find hoards of articles and blogs on the topic in response to the recent article about orgasmic birth. Here we have … Continued
Orgasmic Amazon Queen & Finding Pleasurable Birth in VBAC “I cradle her to my left side, to my heart, to where the first sound she hears is the steady and familiar beat of home. She is slippery like a dolphin … Continued
Orgasmic Birth to screen May 2nd in Switzerland Naît-sens Présidente : Sarah Duflon writes: Chers amis, Je vous invite à la projection du fabuleux documentaire “Orgasmic Birth” sur la naissance, dont vous trouverez l’affiche en pièce jointe. Cette projection est … Continued
Orgasmic Birth to screen in Québec- Un film la naissance en Montérégie Jeudi le 23 mai 2013, 19h30 Projection du film “Orgasmic Birth” suivi d’une rencontre avec la sage-femme Christine St-Onge Au Centre Multi-fonctionnel Francine-Gadbois, Boucherville (Qc) entrée: 5$ Organisé … Continued
Now Become an obirth Affiliate Now it is easy to share the obirth videos and make money- just by sharing them on your website. This is a great opportunity to add content to your website while sharing the message of … Continued
Pleasurable Birth in the Press In my workshops, I talk about one of my favorite subjects, how to have a Pleasurable Birth. We listen to the sounds of a woman in labor. This always brings smiles, giggles and moments of … Continued
The Face of Birth Documentary Premieres March 8th Are you looking to do a fundraiser for your group or to gather all your friends and colleagues together to view a new birth film? Starting March 8th you can host a … Continued
Special Moments Inside Eat Pray Doula Bali 2012 It is hard to believe how quickly the 8 days at Eat Pray Doula went together. There were still more topics I wish I could have covered and wishing there was time … Continued
Embodying Your Clitoral Complex in Birth Submitted by: Nekole Shapiro My name is Nekole Shapiro and I am the Creatrix of Embodied BIRTH. Embodied BIRTH brings people into their birthing bodies. For some this helps them have more empowered birthing … Continued
Now Is the Time to Let Our Voices Be Heard Submitted by: Hermine Hayes-Klein The United Nations has devoted this year’s Human Rights Day to “the rights of all people…to make their voices heard in public life and be included … Continued
Courage & Insanity, from Suffrage to Childbirth Submitted by Hermine Hayes-Klein Today every American citizen will have the opportunity to vote in the federal election. The fact that this right extends to the female half of the American population is … Continued
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Reflections of Gratitude from Hurricane Sandy As I laid in my bed in northern New Jersey Tuesday morning listening to the remains of Sandy wind sings it’s song, slowly the light of the day allowed me to see the … Continued
The Pains of Home Birth (article looking at the bill that threatens the future of home birth in Argentina) http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/114163/the-pains-of-home-birth BUENOS AIRES HERALD The pains of home birth BY SOPHIE PARKER For the Buenos Aires Herald Paola gazes at the … Continued
Brazil and Argentina, Suffering the Home Birth Prohibition Photo from street protest in Rio de Janeiro (from Globo journal) In July, Orgasmic Birth posted about the situation in Brazil: ” The Medical Council of Rio de Janeiro prohibits the participation … Continued
My Day at Feldbach Birthing Suites & IMBCI demonstration site Each time I enter Fedlbach Hospital and see their amazing birthing suites I have to ask myself why can’t other hospitals do this? Why have so many hospitals set up … Continued
Orgasmic Birth screens at ISPPM Conference in Germany The Film “Orgasmic Birth” was shown at the annual congress of the International Society for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Medicine (ISPPM e.V.). International experts from around the world met from September … Continued
Birth & Sex: The Power and the Passion is a Revolutionary Book from one of my favorite authors who has shaped our/my views of childbirth around the world – Sheila Kitzinger. Her latest book takes us deeper into the issues … Continued
Improving Birth: National Rally for Change – New Jersey Billee Wolff, RN, LCCE, CD, is featured in the Orgasmic Birth movie and took the time to report from the Improving Birth National Rally/New Jersey yesterday. In the picture to … Continued
Please follow link ( click on view ) : An interview with Lamaze 2011 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker, Debra Pascali- Bonaro An Interview with Lamaze 2011 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker, Debra Pascali-Bonaro
girl-god’s Trista Hendron writes about the Orgasmic Birth movie The Orgasmic Birth movie was beyond moving for me. I found myself sobbing through most of it and for about an hour afterwards. It brought up many things that I had … Continued
Brazil CREMERJ: Support Respect for Patient’s Autonomy Take action before Brazil outlaws midwives & doulas at hospital births and doctors at homebirths! Sign & share the petition in the link below. Petition to be delivered to: Federal Medical Council (CFM), … Continued
Doula officially entered into the Oxford English Dictionary Doula officially entered into the Oxford English Dictionary Every month, the Oxford English Dictionary adds new words. In June, doula (noun) was one of the new words added. In case you are curious … Continued
Zero Separation MotherBaby As Orgasmic Birth’s Debra Pascali-Bonaro travels all over advocating human rights in childbirth we had some advocacy right in NJ, USA with Dr. Nils Bergman’s Skin-to-Skin, It’s What’s in . . . the Evidence, the Research and … Continued
Is childbirth a medical condition or a beautiful natural event? “It’s become a war over our perception of pregnant women and the nature of pregnancy. Is it a potentially deadly medical condition requiring massive intervention to produce a “good outcome” … Continued
A Day dedicated to Mother’s: Safe Motherhood Quilt Rally ]]> My speech from rally: I am a mother, grandmother, doula, educator, Filmaker and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization. What an honor to be here today with mothers, … Continued
Choices in Childbirth, NY/CT Region By Joyce Havinga-Droop It’s all about Birth choices Did you know you can have a home birth in Larchmont? Did you know you can choose not to have your water bag broken in the hospital? … Continued
Orgasmic Birth to screen in Germany Orgasmic Birth will screen in Germany this June 2012 at a “Birth Day” celebration in Cologne: A Day of Action Around Birth http://www.koelner-geburts-tag.de/ Celebration features programs and lectures … Continued
Quick update from Debra Be sure to sign up for our newsletter by visiting Global Birth Fair or Orgasmic Birth and following the prompts to “subscribe to” or “sign up for” our newsletter. Here are excerpts from the latest…. … Continued
Debra on HayHouseRadio with Dr. Christiane Northrup Wed. 4/11/12 Mark your calendars and tune in online to hear Dr. Christiane Northrup & Debra Pascali Bonaro talk about pleasure and all that is possible in birth and beyond on the Flourish! radio … Continued
Debra Pascali-Bonaro, Ambassador for Human Rights in Childbirth Debra is honored to have Chaired the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization since 2006 and works together with everyone at IMBCI to raise awareness and educate communities about achieving optimal MotherBaby maternity care, … Continued
Orgasmic Birth to screen at Ottawa Film Festival May 4th Orgasmic Birth will screen at Choice: A Birth and Baby Festival in Ottawa on May 4th. For more information visit: http://informedchoice.ca/
Special Moments from Eat Pray Doula It is hard to believe how quickly the 8 days at Eat Pray Doula went together. There were still more topics I wish I could have covered and wishing there was time to spend … Continued
EAT PRAY DOULA Bali Blog #2: Baby Naming Ceremony BABY NAMING March 18 2012 Sunday was our day off from the Eat Pray Doula workshop. Today we had the great honor of being invited to share in a traditional Balinese … Continued
SO MANY WARM WELCOMES: Debra writes about arriving in Bali Debra Pascali Bonaro arrives at Eat Pray Doula workshop in Bali Day 1 ~ March 10th, 2012 ~ Yayasan Bumi Sehat Nyuh Kuning Village: Waking this morning as the sun was … Continued
Debra in Molakai: A Small Part in This Love Story March 7, 2012 Returning from Hawai’i, Debra Pascali Bonaro As I look out the window soaring at 38000 feet in the air, I see an expanse of white below. It … Continued
The heat rises, the sun grows strong, the energy from within and around grows strong. More stories, More tears, smiles and warm embraces, we open our hearts, share our vision, the doula spirit within grows stronger. We reconnect the circle of … Continued
Human Rights in Childbirth Conference To visit the website: http://bynkershoek.eu/activities/bh-research/bhr-reproductive-rights/bhr-human-rights-in-childbirth-conference/ To download the Human Rights in Childbirth Conference Flier in its full form, please click on the file attachment below.
Orgasmic Birth Screening in Salt Lake City Orgasmic Birth will screen on April 6th & May 4th in Salt Lake City, Utah at Moontime Rising’s Women’s Movie Night! Movie nights feature compelling documentaries focusing on women’s health, wellness, and … Continued
Join Debra at the SEXUALITY & (M)OTHERHOOD Conference at the Museum of Motherhood Monday Feb. 6th Join Debra at the Museum of Motherhood’s Women, Girls & the People Who Love Them – SEXUALITY & (M)OTHERHOOD Conference alongside : Baba … Continued
Orgasmic Birth Team starts production on latest documentary! For the first time since completion of their award-winning documentary, the ORGASMIC BIRTH production team reunited to begin capturing video for their newest Documentary – BIRTH in COMMUNITY. Debra Pascali Bonaro joined … Continued
Why should television networks broadcast “Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret” Is this achievable by all? We are off to a great 2012 as Orgasmic Birth continue to make waves around the world. I want to thank you all for sharing … Continued
Happy Thanksgiving At this special time of the year, I wanted to take time to reflect on the amazing journey we have had with Orgasmic Birth and to share my gratitude. From waking with a dream to make a … Continued
Historic Times: Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Speaks to the House of Representatives about the Home Birth Consensus Summit These are historic times in the United States when Home Birth is presented at our House of Representatives, within the rights of women to … Continued
Join us in celebrating National Midwifery Week in October by sharing your pictures and your stories of how a midwife touched you Join us in celebrating National Midwifery Week in October by sharing your pictures and your stories of how … Continued
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DEBRA in Graz, Austria, June 30, July 1 and 2 , 2011 Birth Doula Workshop DONA Approved Doula Trainer: Debra Pascali- Bonaro Dates: June 30, July 1 & 2, 2011 Location: Graz, Austria Contact: Angelika Rodler angelika.rodler@ekiz-graz.at
Debra in Hungary, July 5-8, 2011 DONA approved postpartum doula workshop Debra Pascali-Bonaro, LCCE, CD(DONA) PCD(DONA) Dates: July 5 – 8 2011 Location: Hungary Contact person: Réka Dézsi Email: info@4dbabamozi.hu
Growing Number of Women are Choosing Orgasmic Birth ! Growing Number of Women Choose Orgasmic Birth BY KENNY GOLDBERG June 3, 2011 SAN DIEGO — The vast majority of mothers in the U.S. give birth in a hospital. They’re usually hooked up … Continued
Orgasmic Birth ~ Voted 2nd for Best Birth Support Page and 12th on Babble’s top Facebook Pregnancy Resource Pages ! We at ORGASMIC BIRTH would like to extend our sincere thanks to Babble, and to all of you who follow … Continued
Ecstatic Birth Tele-Summit: The Body Series!! We want to share this information about a REMARKABLE upcoming tele-series: The Ecstatic Birth Tele-Summit: The Body Series which kicks off April 20th. Last year, Debra Pascali-Bonaro had the privilege of being a teacher in … Continued
What is so sexy about birth?!? Recently, I was telling a friend about Ecstatic birth and my upcoming Ecstatic birth Tele-Summit and I noticed that she had a dubious look on her face. When I questioned her she asked- “So, … Continued
Debra in Bulgaria and Bali Bulgaria March 19, 2011 I had a very special time in Sophia, Bulgaria! My hostess was Daniel, an amazing women who is working on many levels to create global awareness about ecology, human connectedness, … Continued
Introducing Dr. Allemann My name is Elizabeth Allemann and I’ll be blogging for Debra, describing her travels and advocacy. I’ll also be adding my own comments about birth. I’m a Family Physician in central Missouri (midwestern US state). Over … Continued
A little social media love… Hello! I’m so excited to be working with Debra — my name is Kathy Lopez, and I’m going to be helping the Orgasmic Birth team with some wild-n-crazy social media action. I’m looking forward to … Continued
End Obstetric Violence – Promote Respectful Care at Birth With a growing focus on improving maternal and infant health around the world to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, and the new commitments for women’s and children’s health and other initiatives … Continued
Pleasure in Birth: Is there a limit? The upcoming Ecstatic Birth Tele-Summit (http://www.ecstatic-birth.com/ecstaticBirthTele_Summit.html) has been generating a lot of buzz, opening possibilities, and raising questions about the potential of childbirth. The purpose of the course is to raise awareness that … Continued
Doulas- Soaring to New Heights I have been asked by many of you to share more of my life, travels and thoughts so that you have a deeper understanding of my background, my personal journey and how my commitment developed … Continued
Finding your tribe It feels like coming home to my doula tribe as I am reconnecting with many of the founders of DONA International, Penny Simkin, Phyllis Klaus, Marshall Klaus, Annie Kennedy as well as past presidents, doula trainers and … Continued
MOMS for the 21st Century Bill Filed in House of Representatives! I felt this news is too important so I am posting the recent enews directly from Childbirth Connection. Please share with your networks and contact your representatives to ask … Continued
ACOG revises guidelines on Vaginal Births after Cesarean Section (VBAC) The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the nation’s leading professional group of women’s care providers, changed its ten-year-old guidelines regarding Vaginal Births After Cesareans (VBACs) this week. The 1999 … Continued
Orgasmic Birth, The Book: Some Feedback! Posted on Facebook: Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying, and Pleasurable Birth Experience is getting great reviews…but I’d love to hear from any of you that have read it…what do you think?The … Continued
“Orgasmic Birth” book available June 8! If you loved the Orgasmic Birth movie, then you won’t want to miss the Orgasmic Birth book. Acclaimed Orgasmic Birth filmmaker Debra Pascali-Bonaro has joined forces with renowned author and activist Elizabeth Davis to … Continued
“Birth Models That Work” review Jordan Levinson is a graduate student, writer, musician, and aspiring doula. She is completing a Masters in Public Health at New York University with a focus on international community development and maternal mortality reduction. She … Continued
Dr. Christiane Northrup’s revised edition of “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” now available The newest version of the groundbreaking classic “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” by Christiane Northrup, M.D., is now available in bookstores across the United States. “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom” … Continued
Ecstatic, Blissful, Orgasmic Birth You Tube Video Contest Photo courtesy Judith Halek I spent a wonderful day this week in Woodstock, NY. It was a beautiful drive through the Catskills, with the remainder of the big winter storm still … Continued
International Week for Respecting Childbirth: May 16-23, 2010 This week you have an official reason to celebrate childbirth: it’s the International Week for Respecting Childbirth! Orgasmic Birth’s world premiere was during the 2008 International Week for Respecting Childbirth, so we … Continued
Orgasmic Birth and the Midwife: Some Considerations Elizabeth Davis, midwife and co-author, Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth Experience (June 2010) Now that the physiology of birth is better understood, most of us would agree … Continued
“Women of Earth Take Back Your Birth!” I have been waiting for the launch of our re-desinged web site to begin my blog for 2010. I am looking forward to providing you with regular updates. I have been asked by … Continued
Being a Change Agent: Not as Scary as it Sounds Why is it that when we talk about birth in the U.S., more of the conversation focuses on WHERE it takes place than on HOW it takes place? When I … Continued
“Eat,Share, Pray” Part 2 Italy We all have something in our lives that we wish we had done. Years ago, I was offered a job teaching skiing for the spring season at Cortina, Italy. I turned it down and have … Continued
Legal barriers cause difficulty for midwives Two weeks ago, over 130 birth activists in New York lobbied in Albany for the passage of the Midwifery Modernization Act. What is this Act all about? As you may be aware, New York … Continued
Making dreams a reality: Childbirth Connection’s roadmap to better maternity care The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported this week that the U.S. Cesarean section delivery rate rose for the 12th year in a row in 2008, to 32.3% of … Continued
“Eat, Share, Pray” my travels in Germany, Austria and Hungary The last two weeks have felt like a mini “Eat, Pray, Love” adventure. For anyone who has not read this book by Elizabeth Gilbert I would highly recommend it. Her … Continued
How does the new health care reform bill impact maternity care in the U.S.? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law last Tuesday, March 23, 2010. It includes a number of changes that will improve the … Continued
ACNM responds to AMA Resolutions (regarding home birth and doctor supervision of midwives) The American College of Nurse Midwives has responded to recent AMA Resolutions (regarding home birth and doctor supervision of midwives) with a letter to the AMA and addenda. You … Continued
C- Sections a Critical Factor in Preterm Birth Increase This article speaks for itself about the tragic consequences from the overuse of what can be a life saving surgery when used appropriately. C- Sections a Critical Factor in Preterm Birth … Continued
Choices in Childbirth: A Statement by Physicians, Midwives and Women’s Health Advocates who Support Safe Choices in Childbirth Women’s choices for how and where they want to give birth have been consistently eroding these last few years. Whether these directives … Continued
CIMS Mother-Friendly Childbirth Forum 2010 Deja, Robbie Davis-Floyd, Ricki Lake, Debra Pascali-Bonaro It was an amazing, energizing Mother-Friendly Childbirth Forum in Austin, Texas. It was like walking into a room of who’s who in childbirth in America. Penny Simkin, DONA … Continued
Community Life It has been a very busy and exciting few weeks as I have attended our Long Island, NY, Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington and Brooklyn, NY screenings of Orgasmic Birth. As well as numerous interviews for magazines, radio and … Continued
The Orgasmic Birth Blog New Year, New Vagina from Sex Coach Kim Anami I am so intrigued by Kim’s blog. Having enjoyed Sex and Relationship Coach: Kim Anami’s Unlock Your Pleasure O Birth Webinar, I thought it is time to … Continued
HOMEBIRTH ON YAHOO HOMEPAGE !!! http://news.yahoo.com/home-birth-rise-dramatic-20-percent-184157307.html
Med Students for Homebirth I thought I would share a recent email I received from Missouri: I’m so thrilled with Orgasmic Birth and we here in Missouri have had several wildly successful screenings, filled with mainstream people who have left … Continued
Mother’s Rights are Human Rights Do you know how many women in the United States die every day from pregnancy-related reasons? The answer is shocking: two or more. This rate has actually increased since 1987. A new Amnesty International report, … Continued
My Interview with Deirdre Morris Recently, I had a wonderful opportunity to speak with Deirdre Morris from MagicalBeginningsforBaby.com. Deirdre is a psychologist who now provides Spiritual Life Coaching (Law of Attraction) for couples seeking to enhance their fertility, facilitate a … Continued
Once a Caesarean, Always a Caesarean? National Institutes of Health says not necessarily. The number of women giving birth vaginally after a previous Caesarean section delivery has declined almost 20% since 1996, contributing to the dramatic rise in our national … Continued
One Million Campaign for Breastfeeding Please join me in supporting the One Million Campaign at http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.onemillioncampaign.org%2Fen%2FDetails_Petitions.aspx I just signed on. It took less than two minutes. The key fact for me is that the goal of this campaign … Continued
Orgasmic Birth Featured in Film Festival! Orgasmic Birth has been selected as one of the very best independent films from around the World! The European Independent Film Festival 2009 (ÉCU), being held at La Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris, will host a screening of … Continued
Orgasmic Birth Travels Orgasmic Birth is opening peoples hearts to all that is possible in birth as our documentary travels around the world beginning with the world premier at World Respected Childbirth Week in both the Czech Republic and Puerto … Continued
Prevent Cesarean Surgery Video Prevent Cesarean Surgery Please watch this informative video on you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZy0JPtubiQ Prevent Cesarean Surgery is a short inspirational and entertaining production. Using real quotes spoken by women who have had both a cesarean … Continued
The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada, – calling for a reduction in cesarean sections These are very sad times when American Medical Associations are asking for legislation that would erode further women’s rights and take away the ability … Continued
A Day to Remember As I opened my email this morning I received a note from a friend, doula and writer, Kim Collins sharing on her blog about the work that many of us did in the NY and NJ … Continued
90th Anniversary Symposium of Childbirth Connection Early last Thursday morning my alarm clock woke me when the sky was still a dark purple, and the morning birds were still fast asleep. It was time to hit the road and … Continued
A Historic Time of Change At this historic time of the inauguration of Barack Oboma, our 44th President of the United States, we are called to create change in our nation, our communities, in our lives and to see the … Continued
Austria, Scotland, England I am currently speaking in Graz Austria and had an opportunity to share Orgasmic Birth last night with a group of dedicated women who are working to improve care and support for women in Austria during pregnancy, … Continued
Big Medicine’s blowback on home births A recent op-ed in the LA Times by author Jennifer Block provides much to consider: Why do U.S. doctors strong-arm women into our standard maternity care system? http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/sunday/commentary/la-oe-block9-2008j… In her typical style, Jennifer … Continued
Birth and the Media Stories and discussion about giving birth and home birth are hitting the media. I look forward to having Orgasmic Birth add to the discussion soon as we await our release this spring. Orgasmic Birth asks viewers … Continued
Cesarean Awareness Month The beginning of April brings with it unexpected rain showers, the budding of new crocuses in winter’s forgotten garden, the first warm breeze and that joyous first jacket-less day. It also brings the start of Cesarean Awareness … Continued
Concerned About Coerced Abortions? Try Saying No to Cesarean Surgery Lynn Paltrow’s recent commentary on the Huffington Post brings to light a very important discussion about informed decision making for all childbearing women. “Last year Idaho passed a law making … Continued
Dr. Lawrence D. Rosen one of our “experts” featured in NY Times article Weighing Nondrug Options for A.D.H.D New York Times Health June 17, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/17/health/17well.html?ex=1214280000&en=bd… I was pleased to see this article including our “Expert” Pediatrician Dr. Lawrence D. … Continued
Global women’s health and rights It is an exciting time as the world becomes united in new ways like Twitter and Facebook to discuss important issues. Americans for UNFPA is hosting a chat on Twitter today to share ideas about … Continued
Home Birth and Hospital Birth are Equally Safe In this time where many question the safety of home birth and use hospital birth as our standard, there is growing data that home birth and hospital birth are equally safe for … Continued
Ina May Gaskin talks about Orgasmic Birth It was wonderful to see the recent articles about world-renowned midwife Ina May Gaskin discuss her life achievement and end her interview talking about her involvement with Orgasmic Birth. Ina May has … Continued
International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative The International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative: 10 Steps to Optimal Maternity Services (IMBCI) was launched on March 8th 2008, on International Women’s Day in Orlando, FL at the CIMS Mother-Friendly Childbirth Forum. As a co-chair of the … Continued
Is a Woman in Labor a “Person”? New Assaults on Pregnant Women’s Civil Rights in a NJ Case The article today in the Huffington Post about a NJ decision involving a woman who refused to consent to a c-section and … Continued
Making normal birth a reality Ob-gyn and midwife organizations in the UK are endorsing a new consensus report calling for action to increase rates of ‘normal birth’ where appropriate in order to minimize morbidity and complication rates. http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/public/pdf/normal_birth_consensus.pdf The … Continued
Millbank Report on Evidence-Based Maternity Care What an exciting time in maternity care. The release of a new report, Evidence-Based Maternity Care: What It Is and What It Can Achieve, by authors Carol Sakala and Maureen Corry, at Childbirth Connection, … Continued
Mother’s Index – Maternal Mortality and Women’s Status In a recent Citizens for Midwifery www.cfmidwifery.org e-news, Susan Hodges wrote: About 99% of births in the US take place in hospitals. If standard obstetric practice is so good, why does the … Continued
Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark Every country, every provider, every woman and man wants to have the best outcome for their baby as possible. Yet the way we achieve this could not be more different as we look at maternity care systems … Continued
New Mothers Speak Out Childbirth Connection has just announced the release of their New Mothers Speak Out survey report, the third report in their Listening to Mothers series. “The report was developed from pertinent results from the Listening to Mothers … Continued
Orgasmic Birth in Popular Media -WMMR radio It’s been an interesting two days as Orgasmic Birth has been referenced in an article about Jenna Jameson giving birth naturally to twin sons: http://www.anorak.co.uk/celebrities/207307.html And today on WMMR radio on the Preston … Continued
Out- of -hospital maternity care issues briefing I wanted to share an important email that I received today. Please help the PushNation rise up to tell Congress about how access to out-of-hospital maternity care and Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs), who … Continued
Peaceful Revolution: Why Breastfeeding Needs To Be Part of Health Care Reform I saw this informative post on breastfeeding on the Making Pregnancy Safer forum and thought it was worthy of sharing in full here. I welcome your comments … Continued
Peru Embraced Vertical Birth to Save Lives Vertical Birth – Stand up and deliver I found the following article and video very interesting in discussing improving maternal mortality with the use of upright birth positions for women in Peru. … Continued
Physician Group Seeks to Outlaw Home Birth: Is Jail for Moms Next? I recently returned from screenings of Orgasmic Birth in London, Glasgow, and Graz, Austria, as well as talks about the film in Paris and at the International Confederation … Continued
Sponsor legislation that tells Medicaid to pay for birth centers I just received an important update from Childbirth Connection. Please read, share with other’s and help us make sure that all women will have the right to give birth where … Continued
The Big Push for Midwives Campaign Orgasmic Birth will provide viewers with an understanding of all that is possible in giving birth for women, babies and families. I hope that as people understand what is available to them during childbirth, … Continued
The Birth Survey Is Now Available Nationwide As part of the Transparency in Maternity Care Project, the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) developed The Birth Survey as a free online resource for new mothers in the United States to share their consumer reviews … Continued
The Birth Survey It is time for all people to get involved to improve maternity care. We must share our birth stories and discuss what constitutes quality, safe, satisfying care. Maternity care effects women, babies, families and ultimately touches all … Continued
The Miracle of Birth: Uniting Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science I would like to share with everyone an exciting opportunity that I will be participating in at the end of the month, and hope that those of you with … Continued
Top 10 Reasons to Join a Birth Network I just received my Lamaze E-News for November and saw this great list of the Top 10 reasons to join a Birth Network. If you are not already receiving Lamaze E-News … Continued
We are about to give to birth to our documentary It’s an exciting time for us as we are about to give our last pushes to birth/ finish our documentary Orgasmic Birth. In anticipation we are applying to film festivals … Continued
Women Deliver I am back home after 6 weeks traveling and speaking in the Netherlands, Austria, UK , Portugal, and attending the Women Deliver conference on Safe Motherhood. Women Deliver brought together 2,000 participants from 109 countries to create the energy, … Continued
World Premiere Orgasmic Birth had its world premiere on May 16th in both Prague, Czech Republic and Rio Piedras Puerto Rico during World Respected Childbirth Week. What a special and appropriate release/ birth for our long labor. First comments included, … Continued
2006 US Cesarean Rates We are getting close to finishing Orgasmic Birth. It is an exciting time for us. We so appreciate all the emails asking when you can see our documentary. Please keep checking the web site as we … Continued