It was in that class that I was first introduced to the book Orgasmic Birth.
I remember the whole class snickered at first at the concept that birth could be orgasmic, but I admit my ears perked up. I was already frustrated by how medicalized birth had become in the US but I had been so programmed that birth was painful and dangerous. This was the start of beginning to unlearn, or deprogram from that mindset.
If birth were treated as the intimate experience that it is – so much would change!
Like most everyone who’s ever given birth, I remember exactly when it started. It was around 4 am on a cold, winter Wednesday morning. Lying in bed in the darkness, trying to decide if “this” was “it.”
Nothing else existed, and I relished in the moment. In a secret knowing between baby and me, that -for now- was only ours to hold.
There is something so special being with Angelika, my host at Elysia Red Tent when we facilitate Doula circles. We are sisters on a journey Singing now as one Remembering the ancient ones The women and the wisdom We are … Continued
Do you have a daily gratitude practice? I personally try to begin each day with 3 things I am grateful for – practicing what is often referred to as an attitude of gratitude. Yet, always open to learning, I … Continued
Art, Eroticism, Love, Passion, Pleasure Have you ever had one of those days that you waited for with excited anticipation and then it was even more magical than you could’ve imagined? After my first time speaking at ICM Congress in … Continued
I didn’t know that it could get better… And then it did! Midwifery Today is a special home for me and so many of my colleagues. I always meet new doulas, midwives, nurses, educators, and doctors who often feel alone … Continued
By Mary A. Whitlock At my recent DONA Doula training lead by the heartwarming and inspirational Doula trainer, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, I was reminded why I love my work as a doula and its positive impact on the community. It also … Continued
By Debra Pascali-Bonaro Imagine the day you will give birth, bringing a new life into the world. You have waited 9+ months – feeling new life moving within, anticipating labor, birth and what life will be like as a parent. … Continued
by Melissa Ambrosini There’s so much shame and taboo in society when it comes to sexuality… particularly women’s sexuality. This kind of shame is deeply ingrained in us — and so embedded in our stories and culture — that even … Continued
Byron Bay hinterlands – a dream homebirth story 18.9.2013 – The day before my estimated due date. After seeing my friend Priscylla and asking her little darling daughter Lyluna to tell the baby boy in my belly to finally come … Continued
10 essential questions to prepare for a safe gentle and pleasurable birth 1. Respect Do you feel respected by your caregiver and that all of your questions are answered with care and compassion? Respectful care and informed decision-making are … Continued
Mamas, Let’s Unite Over Breastfeeding by WeTheParents This year’s World Breastfeeding Week rocked! Finishing last week, this global celebration, once again, brought people together from all countries and cultures to pay homage to that most incredible and ancient of parenting … Continued
The United States is failing women and infants. Maternal and newborn health outcomes are worse than in other high-income nations, costs are high and many women cannot access safe, evidence-based maternity care that truly reflects their needs and preferences. The … Continued
by Sam Sundara My birth experience taught me about being open emotionally and how holding onto fear actually creates pain. I remember a moment through transitioning where I actually completely opened to those overwhelming sensations & feelings, and it was … Continued
What does a parent need postpartum? Information shared by Dr. Alessandra Bortolotti at a recent Postpartum Doula Workshop To be heard Trust Relationship Relaxation Intimacy: Sensuality – Connection Respect Consideration Protection Nourishment Nurturing To be accepted Rest What does a baby … Continued
As an activist, mother, and grandmother I am grateful for my connection to the past, present, and to vision my dreams and desires for a peaceful world that honors and respects all people and their ability to give birth and … Continued
Dads can bond with baby just as well as mom can. A loving, supportive father can provide much needed love and comfort during pregnancy and birth, they can bond with the newborn baby, and care for the mother. Daddies have … Continued
By @bornathome5 This is the story of my fifth homebirth. With four successful homebirths under my belt and a strong belief in the birth process and my body’s ability, my partner and I decided to try for an unassisted birth. … Continued
Eita Segawa was the inspirational organizer of the first Orgasmic Birth Screening in Japan. I was moved to meet him as the universe’s divine timing had me in Japan with Kiyoe to teach doula workshops at the exact time Orgasmic … Continued
As a childbirth educator and doula / Dona doula trainer, I see fear in childbirth growing, both in providers and consumers. While we are making improvement in many areas of life – in the U.S and some other countries childbirth … Continued
There is something magical about watching participants arrive into a doula workshop and slowly blossom and open like a lotus flower as they become part of the special circle of doulas supporting one another in birth and life. As … Continued
by Wholistic_unity During the time leading up to my daughters first birthday, all I could think about is the day she was born and how I’ll never be the same again. Being pregnant and going through labor and birth has … Continued
by shared by Brittney of Fractal Birth On the morning of November 29th, I woke up before my husband and daughter, which was unusual for me as I had been sleeping in so much the whole pregnancy. This was the exact … Continued
by Nichole B I discovered how inspiring photography could be for healing while sending pictures of myself to a good girlfriend a few years after I had my baby. During my pregnancy I had gained a good amount of … Continued
V-day is a great day to explore and create “Orgasmic – Pleasure”. Whether you are expecting to have a baby on Valentine’s, are pregnant, are a parent, or see parenthood in your future or not, you can create an Orgasmic … Continued
I am a mother of 3 beautiful children. My first 2 I had delivered in a hospital and my third was delivered [as a homebirth] in my living room. by Nichole from Wisconsin My first labor was pretty quick. 6 … Continued
It was almost a year ago that I marched on Washington for the Women’s March. What a year it has been since that powerful and transformative day. Since then the #MeToo Campaign began – with women from around the world … Continued
Enjoy this home birth story / natural delivery story submitted by Heather Iverson July 26, 2016 8pm surges start…I’m thinking it’s more prodromal labor that I had been having foe a few weeks off and on. So Kayden (my 5 year … Continued
by Natalie Telyatnikov When I was just 1 day shy of 41 weeks gestation, my midwife called me, concerned. “There are a few things that make homebirths less safe,” she said, “and this is one of them.” In this instance, my midwife … Continued
Throughout her-story there were rituals to prepare people for the rite of passage of birth and parenthood. These were often ceremonies that built self esteem, connection to family and community, healed and cleared obstacles in our relationship with parents, our … Continued
Savitha Kopperla Breech Birth Of One Brave Mamma, and her Breech Birth Story at 43 weeks complete! Rewind: Feb 2015: I helped her birth her footling breech baby girl naturally. In that pregnancy, she got so fed up with the … Continued
I take drugs, but only when I’m giving birth How is it that we have become more comfortable with technology, drugs and artificial hormones in childbirth, while at the same time we are seeing a movement back towards natural food … Continued
Will you be daring with me? Enjoy the replay of my webinar with Karen Brody talking about her new paradigm-breaking book, Daring to Rest: Reclaim Your Power with Yoga Nidra Rest Meditation. On the call, many of us were inspired … Continued
Note from Debra: My dear friend, Jaqueline Eddaoudi has been on an amazing journey giving birth to five children at home with her 6th is on the way. Jaqueline and I met when she was my translator for a big … Continued
“When you add Pleasure to Pain – Pain can become Pleasurable!” -Carina to Arizona in Grey’s Anatomy when discussing using masturbation to get a laboring mother’s natural oxytocin to flow, moving labor along in the most pleasurable way possible! Grey’s … Continued
For mothers who are thrilled with their birthing experience, For mothers that are not, For mothers to be that have no clue what to expect. By Tanja Nenadovic Vasquez This is the story about my pregnancy and natural, vaginal, … Continued
Lots of midwives and doulas have discovered in the last years how to use the Rebozo for their pregnant and birthing clients. This way of relaxing and moving during Pregnancy and birth comes from traditional midwives from Mexico (like Naoli … Continued
Birth story Sifra Door Caroline Devulder op 28-04-2017 Sweet Sifra, Your birth story begins on Saturday the 22nd of April 2017. At 00h40 I received a call from your mom telling me that her water broke. I was only asleep … Continued
Over 100 Reasons To Choose the Breast This World Breastfeeding Week Breastfeeding makes the African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” all too real. The success of breastfeeding isn’t just reliant upon mom & baby, but upon … Continued
New research is strong that doulas reduce the chance of cesarean birth (or vacuum/forcep assisted birth, shorten length of labor, reduced use of pain medication, and a more positive birth experience. The newest review from the Cochrane Collective states that … Continued
Take 3 minutes to sit comfortably and consider which door you will choose when planning to birth with pleasure. Feel your connection to the earth, the floor, your breathe. Now, take 3 deep breaths and begin to feel your body … Continued
As a doula and film-maker, I’ve had the honor of attending all types of births, in all different locations – hospital, homebirth, and birth center births. Each birth is unique, each mother/father/partner/family, each care provider, each location. While homebirth is … Continued
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Why having a doula at your birth will help you to create a safe, satisfying and pleasurable birth experience! 1. Your (hospital, Doctor, Midwife) is AWESOME Many women believe they don’t need to hire a doula because their hospital is … Continued
We each bring our trust, confidence, courage and/or fears to birth. Our emotions are contagious and thus each person in a birth circle affects the others and the ability to slow or ease labor. As a doula, we begin the … Continued
What if someone told you that there was this magical button you could push – it would provide you with a safer outcome for your birth (less chance of cesarean and other interventions), you’d walk away with a better sense … Continued
I always planned a homebirth. My mother had planned for me to be born at home and it always just seemed like normal. But unfortunately due to a haemorrhage after my first was born I felt safer in hospital for … Continued
Science to the rescue for a Safe, Sexy, Scientific and (yes) Orgasmic Birth By Debra Pascali-Bonaro First, it’s important to talk about what makes birth UNSAFE. In our current model of maternity care there are many practices that increase … Continued
Turning a page for Maternity Care I am pleasantly surprised that we may be FINALLY turning a page in the her-story of medicalized maternity care. While most fields of medicine base their practices on the latest and best science, maternity care … Continued
What’s It Actually Like to Have an Orgasmic Birth? By Nina Bahadur “Orgasmic birth—a phenomenon of labor and delivery being pleasurable, also called ecstatic birth—is a controversial topic. One study estimates about 0.3 percent of women experience one. Some … Continued
Alaina’s Birth Story by Cindy Lee Natural Home Birth With No Medical Intervention (4 weeks before due date) After having a home birth with our first pregnancy, Daniel and I knew we would want to do another home birth … Continued
From “The Mindful Cesarean”: “Jill Bergman on How to do Kangaroo Mother Care Following a Cesarean” By Mary Esther Malloy “When a baby must be born by cesarean, what can families do to optimize healthy birth hormones to best ensure … Continued
31 Years ago a doula movement began. Today I share my story of becoming a doula, the doula history – transformations that have begun, and the reality that so much more needs to be done. By Debra Pascali-Bonaro World Doula … Continued
by Mary Esther Malloy, MA Our Species’ Best Medicine for Parenting a Baby Following a Cesarean “Cesareans are good for many reasons,” says Nils Bergman, a South African physician and international promoter of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). “Yes, if medically … Continued
Introducing “The Mindful Cesarean” by Mary Esther Malloy, MA While most placentas move as the uterus grows, this one didn’t. It was covering Renee’s cervix, obstructing her baby’s exit. Her doctor was certain that a cesarean would be the best … Continued
Sarah Olney –we “underplay the achievements of mothers” in a Commons debate about International Women’s Day. “Although the experience leaves a lasting imprint, it is never fully acknowledged. the memory of childbirth remains with us, unshakeable, un-shareable, but never fully … Continued
If I had to describe my unhindered, unassisted homebirth in one word, it would be trust. Being only 23 years old, there wasn’t a lot that I trusted in at the time. I was born and raised in an extremely … Continued
by Sheila Kamara Hay The seeds of my business, Ecstatic Birth, were conceived years ago with my first pregnancy. I desired a birth that would leave me breathless and marveling at my body’s strength, wisdom, and capacity to bring forth … Continued
by Gail Tully, Midwife and Spinning Babies Creatrix In 1976, the 200th anniversary of American Independence, I made the independent choice to continue my pregnancy at 16-years-old. Choosing my child was a personal commitment to love and to grow. To … Continued
by Blair Posmick We’d like to welcome Blair, our guest blogger for the next 24 or so weeks as she prepares to meet her baby. She starts her story with election day – a different kind of day for her … Continued
“The widespread use of synOT in managed labor warrants caution, as the influence of synOT on a new mother’s well-being is evident at 2 months postpartum.” Intrapartum Synthetic Oxytocin and Its Effects on Maternal Well-Being at 2 Months Postpartum. As … Continued
Parenthood. It’s a journey, an experience, and an evolution like no other. It changes the way you do, well, everything. From work, food, travel, fun, money, relationships and LIFE. There is an entire new person (or a few!) that needs … Continued
Kim Anami, sex and relationship coach shares how to lift weights with your vagina in this fun video. And then in this video Kim shows her STRONG vaginal muscles at work…and some amusing reactions! Love this and want more amazing … Continued
So many women are concerned about their postpartum recoveries… Will my vagina go back to the way it was? Will sex no longer be enjoyable? Will I have urinary incontinence? Kim Anami, is a globe-trotting coach, national media commentator … Continued
By: Dr Gauri Lowe is a mother, a doctor and a woman that empathizes with the journey of being a woman in today’s world. She appreciates the choices we face about birth, parenting and our own and our child’s … Continued
I am writing this as I fly home on a long overnight flight -I have so much energy and passion and thoughts swirling around in my head and I can’t sleep, nor have I been able to for the … Continued
Interview taken May 28th 2003 Seattle, WA – Penny Simkin’s home Wendy Freed the first “doula” shares how she couldn’t just observe women in labor. Click To Tweet In 1973, Wendy Freed, an undergraduate student at UC Irving, spent … Continued
I recently had the opportunity to be featured on Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Happy Hour Podcast. It was really fun sharing my message of love, power, pleasure and ORGASMIC BIRTH with the host. The podcast just went live, and it was a … Continued
“Fears are educated into us, and can, if we wish, be educated out. –Karl Augustus Menninger” YES. I really believe this – I believe that fear is mostly created by the unknown. I believe that by educating and empowering yourself, … Continued
Instead of crying, yelling or cursing when you stubbed your toe – what if you instead KISSED it? What would happen? @InaMayGaskin Click To Tweet My dear friend, colleague, and inspirational wise-woman, Ina May Gaskin recently joined me in New … Continued
I walked out of arrivals in Schipol airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands to the smiling face and big hugs from Thea van Tuyl. Our eyes and heart connected and the distance and time shrank away as it feels like yesterday we … Continued
As my journey continues… I arrived to Barcelona, Spain after 2 incredible weeks in Japan teaching and sharing about doulas – it was truly special and memorable – but I also fully ready for a holiday! I am often asked how I … Continued
by Samantha I should perhaps preface this story with the birth story of my first son. I was a Labor and Delivery nurse by trade, however my frustration with ‘the system’ led me to teaching. I teach nursing students … Continued
Guest Post by Megan Stark “What if every woman who wanted to breastfeed was supported in this choice, fully, by her family, peers, community, government, workplace, how different would our world be?” World Breastfeeding Week is coming to a close … Continued
Enjoying and enhancing your sexuality is an important aspect of your overall health and well-being. I have been following and learning from Kim Anami – an amazing sex and relationship coach, and was thrilled to meet Kim in person this … Continued
June 2016 Conference When I imagine travelling to Fiji, I envision the beautiful images that fill the internet – beaches, boats, scuba diving and snorkeling among coral reefs, colorful fish, manta rays and reef sharks, and the smiling faces of the … Continued
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I recently caught up with Arp Laszlo – a wonderful supportive partner and daddy who was featured in Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret. He has the famous line “For my next birth I would like a much bigger bathroom!” – … Continued
Do you ever wake and wonder what message your dream is telling you? When you are pregnant do you find that your dreams are even more vivid and offer insights to your changing body and world? Have you ever … Continued
By the CHANNEL MUM TEAM Revealing you experienced the Big O giving birth is almost always met with cries of ‘Oh No!’. From shock and revulsion to simple disbelief, so many people can’t comprehend that childbirth can be pain-free – … Continued
I was recently invited to speak at a women’s empowerment group in NYC to talk about the interconnected nature of birth, life and sexuality. I shared how powerful and supportive pleasure is at every stage of the birthing process- whether … Continued
Shared by Kristyn I was 41 weeks 4 days and had, had several bouts of practice labor that never went anywhere so I was growing discouraged. Baby had certainly kept me on my toes between having to be manually turned … Continued
Is your caregiver and/or facility Doula-Friendly? Read our guide for caregivers/providers & facilities to be more Doula-Friendly 1. Have a written policy that is routinely communicated to health-care staff explaining a mother’s right to unlimited support by a doula or persons … Continued
Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth can fill us many thoughts, fears, challenges and joys. I am honored to have been a part of the Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth Summit recently. Living a life that includes daily doses of pleasure has been … Continued
Now that Orgasmic Birth is becoming more mainstream, with coverage in major online publications such as Cosmo and Huff Post, where do we go from here? We were not alone in loving Angela Gallo’s recent declaration of how touching herself … Continued
Angela Gallo, author of “Why I touched myself in labour – here’s 3 reasons you should consider it, too!” shares her birth story with Orgasmic Birth readers. By Angela Gallo, Australia After a particularly trying week, emotions were running high … Continued
Thank you Saskia for sharing your story. I am honored to join Saskia for World Wide Fertility Week where I will be interviewed, along with 17 other experts from around the world, as we share what you can do to … Continued
I was excited to reconnect with Red Miller last fall when I was on a trip to Bali and my flight out of Singapore was cancelled due to volcanic activity. I sent messages to the two birth keepers I have … Continued
Click Listen Now or Play button to listen! Dr. Eve Agee is a mother, Founder of the Transform Coaching Academy, an anthropologist, and women’s empowerment expert. A healer and coach over 17 years, Eve’s #1 international bestselling book, The Uterine Health Companion: … Continued
By Angela Gallo, Australia After a particularly trying week, emotions were running high and that familiar late pregnancy impatience set in with a vengeance. I wasn’t sleeping much, and neither was RJ. Poor cricket certainly felt the strong pull of … Continued
By Lacey Broussard After attending births as a doula for 4 years, I realized I had a message that I wanted to get out to women about what empowered birth really means. But, I had no idea how to do … Continued
Julie Bonapace, founder of the Bonapace Childbirth Training Program, Pain to Power contributor, and author of the newly released book “Trusting Birth with the Bonapace Method. Keys to Loving your Birth Experience ” (Juniper Publishing) is on a mission: Making … Continued
By Angela Gallo “Yes, you heard me right. And don’t be so shocked. Birth & Sex operate in almost the exact same ways. The hormones, sensations, the anatomy involved, brain activity, receptors…they are all so heavily intertwined. Our vulvas swell, blood … Continued
Elena is a doula & I was thrilled when Elena joined my Birth Your Dreams – B-School affiliate group and today am thrilled to share her birth story – enjoy! By Elena Piantino My 4th birth, at home. Finally all … Continued
by Angelika Rodler When Debra invited me to join B-School I had a thousand reasons why I couldn’t do it this time. But to be true: when I was double-checking my concerns, I realized that my concerns were all … Continued
Are you smiling and wondering if I mean in childbirth or as a part of your sexual life? I mean both – as childbirth is a part of our sexual life! I know you can agree with the idea of … Continued
The last meme in our Pain to Power Online Childbirth Class #languageofbirth series is released (see slideshow below)! Thank you for all the love! We have loved reading all your responses to the #languageofbirth series. Love this. . . such … Continued
By Jasper’s mother, Nichole Bergstrand I revised my birth story many times hoping to capture my audience in a way that would create emotion and thoughtfulness but, out of a personal desire to incorporate the private struggles that ultimately lead … Continued
Hidden dangers of baby cribs, baby mattresses, and baby skincare products. By Irina Webb I love working with new moms! It’s such a special time in a woman’s life; everything is new, everything their babies do is precious and newsworthy. … Continued
Written & Shared by Samantha Perkel, New Jersey Photos by Natalia Baechtol & Edited by Jane McCrae, Australia Thank you Samantha for sharing your birth story with Orgasmic Birth after taking Debra’s Birth Doula Workshop. Thank you Jane McCrae, featured … Continued
by Debra Pascali-Bonaro LCCE, BDT/PDT (DONA) A doula is in a unique position to protect, promote, support and advocate for respectful care for all MotherBabies. Doulas offer one on one care that is often lacking in childbirth around the world. … Continued
What do deafening (literally) orgasms and Orgasmic Birth (birthgasms) have in common? Find out from the latest episode of the fun, spicy and sexy podcast called “Sex Lives” by New York Magazine. Click image to listen now! What do deafening (literally) orgasms … Continued
Dr. Eve Agee joined Orgasmic Birth Debra Pascali-Bonaro to discuss “Vibrant Uterine Health for a Pleasurable Birth.” In the video clip below, Dr. Agee shares about the Power of the Uterus! Dr. Agee, PhD, is the international bestselling author of … Continued
Piper and Chaz were featured parents in the Orgasmic Birth movie and now join the movie director, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, for the Orgasmic Birth Virtual Conference to discuss “The Most Empowering Experience.” They are now parents of 5 free-learning children in … Continued
Get Up, Stand Up: Stand up for your Birth! Are you wondering what a Bob Marley song has to do with childbirth? Women around the world have labored and birthed standing up, often dancing their baby into the world with … Continued
Henry’s Easy Home Waterbirth in Sweden is shared by his mother, Amy I bundle up and waddle over to the neighbor with a bag of fancy granola and a small stuffed toy frog. It’s November 5th. Her baby is 2 … Continued
What do you think of when you think of a Powerful Birth? It’s possible to create a birth experience that you will treasure for a lifetime. What can you do as a partner, birthkeeper, friend to help a laboring woman … Continued
“Whenever and however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life.” Ina May Gaskin. By Alison Sharma, Australia They knew, what I did not know then, … Continued
What I learn from home birth stories like this is that you will never know what to expect…. Shared by the mother Madison Lee Born: April 22nd at 1:20am (1 week after due date) When Daniel and I found out … Continued
Amanda shares her Birth story and her Ecstatic Childbirth Itzel (moon goddess, she of the rainbow) Rhea (flowing) The day before my due date, I woke up at 330 a.m. I was having trouble sleeping, I wrote two letters that the … Continued
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
At doula workshops, we contemplate doing vs. being…. Doula beginning with the word DO. I am suggesting that we become Be-las – practicing the art of being present and allowing the birthing woman and her partner to lead with their … Continued
“With birth comes power, both my births have made me realise the immense power and strength I hold within me”. – Mansi Ashta, India (who inspired this post) By Lina Duncan (Photo credit: @BornInBombay) I have witnessed many extremes of … Continued
BY ZAHRA MULROY On first reading, the term ‘birthgasm’ probably evokes a strong reaction. But of what? After all, while having an orgasm and childbirth do have ‘sex’ as a common denominator, they also seem worlds apart. READ MORE
As the sun rose one morning in late 2012, I gave birth to our son Charlie Reuben in a beautiful and relaxed birth at home. He was the first baby for my man, Brendan and I – and our first … Continued
What does finding pleasure in birth and life mean to you? The deeper I go into finding pleasure in life, the more the right teachers appear on my path. Enjoy some of my recent inspirations and let me know below … Continued
This article was originally published in DONA’s International Doula Magazine Volume 23, Issue 2 (Summer 2015) Issue “10 Tips for Doulas to Support MotherBaby Hormones: Lessons Learned From the Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing Report.” The Gentle Birth Revolution has gained … Continued
*River’s story is about childbearing loss, love, life and healing* Birth often takes us to a place we had never imagined. The extremes of all emotions can be felt in the short hours and long days. Birth can be so different … Continued
Last summer the Orgasmic Birth movie screened in Bulgaria. We are excited that it will screen again this year on June 20th at 10:30 am at Videlina Club in Varna and on July 1st at 6:30 pm at Estestveni Idei … Continued
After a few hours of feeling crampy on an evening in July, Amy & Dan decided to call their provider and their photographer…. Submitted by Amy & Dan Warren Dan (10:32 PM): I checked in with Amy and told her … Continued
Many of you have asked me how I have managed to bring my message out to so many, to speak and work around the world? I have shared one of the secret mentors (Marie Forleo), but up until now I … Continued
Last summer I was honored to attend an important meeting at the offices of the Ministry of Health in Rome with Dott. ssa (Doctor) Serena Battilomo, Director within the Ministry of Health for Prevention along with attorney Alessandra Battisti and … Continued
International Week of Respecting Childbirth (IWRC) May 17 – 24 is about speaking up and speaking out about all that is possible in childbirth so that we have more choices, receive more respect and are creating positive birth experiences and … Continued
By Hermine Hayes-Klein Like most people, I always thought childbirth was like the images I grew up seeing in the media. Women gave birth on their backs in hospital beds; doctors delivered babies, lifted them … Continued
Happy International Week of Respecting Childbirth! Gabriela, from Argentina, sent us these photos from last Thursday of women standing up for their human rights in childbirth, and right to midwife assisted homebirth. In the middle of one of the main … 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
May is a month full of celebrations and honoring our Mothers, Midwives, Doulas and more! It was wonderful to start off the month as ‘Princess Kate’ (Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) shared with the world her confidence in waiting for labor to … Continued
I love to think about birth options as a menu- maybe it’s my Italian background that finds a good food analogy everywhere. When I think about birth I think about planning to go out for a special celebration dinner. I … 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 Kathryn Los The birth story of our sixth child begins with my Blessingway ceremony. Three weeks before my EDD, six friends and my sister came to my home to bless me on my journey to motherhood once again. … Continued
Submitted by Gypsy Whitford, Australia My Pregnancy and birth story… I knew that this was going to be a totally different pregnancy and birth experience- my first two were extremely medical and there were no midwives involved and they were … Continued
As you prepare for childbirth you are probably thinking about how to best care for your baby in the womb and your best options for giving birth so your baby arrives in a safe and pleasurable way. Sometimes we are … Continued
Do you watch birth on television? A study by Theresa Morris PhD and Katherine McInerney MA concluded, “Reality-based birth television programs do not give women an accurate portrayal of how women typically experience birth in the United States, nor are … Continued
Submitted by Samantha Noel Thank you, my beautiful son, for taking me on a journey like no other. Thank you for showing me patience. Thank you for teaching me to trust myself and for showing me the most blissful side … Continued
Sheila Kitzinger, social anthropologist and author of many books, including Birth & Sex, was such a treasure in more ways than I can express. (Read Orgasmic Birth blog, Why I Write About Birth and Sex by Sheila Kitzinger from October 2012). She … Continued
Submitted by Michelle, New York State Michelle’s First Birth… I was prepared for the worst… hoping for the best… and expected the average. The labor I got, was remarkable. My husband and I expected the average 16 hour first birth. … Continued
Have you considered why childbirth education began? Imagine it is 100 years ago- a time when birth all around the world took place in our homes. Birth was a part of our social, family life. Women gathered to offer support, … Continued
“For baby Koming, this is the biggest ceremony of her life as it is the first time she touches the earth- imagine if every child began their life with as much respect for our mother earth? What an amazing world … Continued
Every birth is a blessing! Being with Naomi was so special and sacred and yet we only met via email the day before! When I entered her home during labor I could feel immediately how to join the circle of … Continued
By Rebecca Mar Young My second birth was hotly anticipated. Would he come earlier than my daughter, being my second? I was taking no chances. Since my daughter was eight days over, I decided to tell everyone that our son … Continued
Submitted by: Dr. Amali Lokugamage Sir William Osler’s (1849-1919) Canadian physician and one of the four founding professors of John Hopkins Hospital had a famous quote which resonates with most clinical educators, their learners and, intuitively, patients alike: ‘for the … Continued
Have you thought about what you want to take with you from your birth into the rest of your life? What birth story do you want to tell your children and grandchildren? Have you wondered how you can create Pleasurable … Continued
Submitted by Sheila Kamara Hay of Ecstatic Birth My business, Ecstatic Birth, was born of my passion. I had personally weaved my way from one traumatic birth experience into an experience of reclamation and a 3rd that was an ecstasy … Continued
What are you doing to Birth your Dreams? For some of you staying in your power is the preparation you are putting into birthing your baby (babies) and for others like me, it is using our creative energy to birth … Continued
International Women’s Day, March for Gender Equality and Women’s Rights March 8, 2015, New York City If you live near or would like to come visit New York City – let’s create and join the largest walk for Women’s Rights … Continued
Submitted by Gail Tully of Spinning Babies…. Spinning Babies was driven by the information I wanted to share. You see, some people want a business and need an idea for their business. Whereas, I had an idea that grew to … Continued
I am thrilled to share my story and how B-School has pushed me to grow, expand, and open to all of the possibilities that online marketing and growth has in store! My friends and colleagues have joined me, and we’ve … Continued
View this 16 minute interview hosted by Anna Wilde of the Birth Whisperer with Orgasmic Birth Director, Debra Pascali Bonaro. Anna writes “find out what orgasmic birth is (it may not be what you think), and how to increase your … Continued
I believe this year is a turning point in understanding the power, pleasure and ecstasy that is available in childbirth for both MotherBaby. Dr. Sarah Buckley has published her landmark report on the hormones of childbirth, the ways they are … 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
Submitted by Emma Stewart (A story from the OBirth library) My birth journey began in 2005, when I became pregnant with my first daughter, Arwen. My husband and I believed that there must be a better way to birth than … Continued
I want to share with you my adventure with B-School and how I went from directing the Orgasmic Birth Movie to creating an online childbirth class. My adventure with B-School began in 2012 when I started to hear the buzz … Continued
The OBirth Community originally met Piper and Chaz in the Orgasmic Birth film and have been following them ever since, most recently as part of the en*theos Obirth Conference (their interview is now part of Pain to Power). Now we … Continued
The past few weeks we have been sharing the inspirational photo essay from OBirth alumns, Piper and Chaz. Today we are going to share a little background on what you have been seeing. How long did you imagine Piper had … Continued
Even the most confident birth goddesses in the world have their concerns! Photo courtesy of Sifra The trick is coping with those fears, concerns, worries or questions as they come up. Since we know that fear actually increases pain, it’s … Continued
What have hormones got to do with it? Do you know the amazing way you and your baby communicate hormonally during childbirth? For years now, I have been fascinated with the delicate process of how MotherBaby hormones work! I have … Continued
The OBirth Community originally met Piper and Chaz in the Orgasmic Birth film and have been following them ever since, most recently as part of the en*theos Obirth Conference (their interview is now part of Pain to Power). Now we … Continued
The OBirth Community originally met Piper and Chaz in the Orgasmic Birth film and have been following them ever since, most recently as part of the en*theos Obirth Conference (their interview is now part of Pain to Power). Now we … Continued
There is much to be grateful for in 2014 including my connection to you! Together we are making a difference as I believe Peace on Earth Begins at Birth! As a birth worker for 30 years, many of the events … Continued
Submitted by Eva, Sussex, England Orgasmic birth was a complete surprise to me. I had no idea women could orgasm during birth. I was 27 years old and pregnant with my third baby. I had planned on giving birth in … Continued
Exploring where your beliefs originated about your body and your sexuality is an important aspect to understanding what truly serves you and what view, values and restrictions you maybe putting on yourself that not only don’t serve you but also … 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
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Dolphins are another of nature’s treasures that provide me with an opportunity to connect with the magic of the seas. Dolphins intuitively know when women are pregnant and circle around them. I call them the doulas of the sea- they … Continued
By: Aviva Romm, M.D. When I was pregnant, I seemed to be a magnet for birth war stories – cords around the neck, emergency cesareans, and more. It took a lot of inner conviction to believe in birth as a … 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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
