Ep. 35 - Female Sexuality and Plateaus in Labor with Elizabeth Davis

Is there a connection physiologically between sexual activity and birth?

In this episode, Elizabeth Davis, a midwife, reproductive health care specialist, educator, and consultant for over 40 years, explores the powerful link between female sexuality and birth and why bringing awareness of plateaus in labor is a key element to having a better birth experience. Elizabeth is internationally active in promoting pregnant person-centered birth and is widely sought after for her expertise in midwifery education and organizational development. Her books include:

In this episode:

  • How female sexual nature is reflected in the birthing process
  • Discover the sexuality of childbirth in a new way
  • Trust your body completely, and allow yourself to have an orgasmic birth 
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Key Takeaways:

  • There is a physiologic connection between sexual activity and birth
  • When women are aroused, they release oxytocin even without physical stimulation, and at the moment of birth, it is 10 times higher than at any other point in a woman’s life.
  • There are major ways that birth and sex are very much alike–we don’t know how long it will last, and we don’t know what awaits us at the end
  • Bringing awareness of the plateaus during lovemaking helps prepare you for labor
  • In all of life, give yourself time to pause and regroup

Tweetable Quotes:

“In midwifery care, we emphasize not how much time has passed
in labor but the well-being of mother and baby.” – Elizabeth Davis
“You don’t do birth, it does you.” – Elizabeth Davis

Connect with Elizabeth Davis

Website: https://elizabethdavis.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/elizabeth.davis.98622/ 

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