Ep. 143 – Yoga for the Vagina with Tamra Mercieca

Reclaim the innate wisdom of your body and unleash your full potential. Listen in and discover the liberating practice of yoga for the vagina with Self-Love Therapist, Tamra Mercieca, this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #bodypositive #femininewisdom #pelvicfloorhealth #selfloverevolution #wellnesswarrior #birthwisdom #women’health #yogaforthevagina

Ep. 142 – Tips for a Pleasurable Hospital Birth

Empowered hospital birth is possible when you know your options. Tune in to learn expert tips on creating a positive and informed birth journey this week on the
@OrgasmicBirth podcast with our guest, Board Certified OB GYN Nicole Rankins.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthEmpowerment #HospitalBirth #ChildbirthEducation #PregnancyPreparation #BirthPlanning #MaternalHealth #SexualEducation #IntimateParenting

Ep. 141 – How to Have an Empowered Hospital Birth with Dr. Nicole Rankins

Empowered hospital birth is possible when you know your options. Tune in to learn expert tips on creating a positive and informed birth journey this week on the
@OrgasmicBirth podcast with our guest, Board Certified OB GYN Nicole Rankins.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthEmpowerment #HospitalBirth #ChildbirthEducation #PregnancyPreparation #BirthPlanning #MaternalHealth #SexualEducation #IntimateParenting

Ep. 140 – Unlocking the Power of Affirmations: The Science and Spirituality of Inner Talk with Bettina Zagoni

Reclaiming the pleasure and empowerment in childbirth starts with rewriting our inner narratives. Discover how affirmations can help us embrace the vulnerability of motherhood this week on @OrgasmicBirth with perinatal yoga teacher, Bettina Zagoni.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #affirmations #positiveselftalk #birthempowerment #maternalmentalhealth #pregnancywellness #postpartumjourney #doula #perinatalcare #hospitalbirths #maternitycare #spiritualityandbirth #moderngoddess

Ep. 139 – Unlocking the Power of the Pelvic Floor: Movement, Release, and Empowerment in Labor and Birth with Bec Conant

Pregnancy and birth place immense demands on the pelvic floor. Understand its role to prepare your body for an easier delivery and discover practical tips to strengthen this vital muscle group this week on @OrgasmicBirth with The Om Births Approach creator, Bec Conant.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #PelvicFloor #PsoasMuscle #PregnancyWellness #BirthPreparation #PregnancyYoga #ChildbirthEducation #HolisticBirth #EmpoweredBirth #PelvicFloorHealth #PregnancyFitness #BirthPositivity

Ep. 138 – Maternal Mental Health & Healing: Strategies for Postpartum Wellness and Emotional Resilience

The journey through pregnancy and postpartum can shape a mother’s health for years to come. Listen in to discover how holistic care can make a difference in perinatal care this week on @OrgasmicBirth Podcast with our guest, Lacy Woods.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #MaternalHealth #PostpartumWellness #PerinatalCare #MentalHealthSupport #MotherhoodSupport #MaternalMilestones #PregnancyCare #PostpartumRecovery #MentalWellbeing #SupportForMothers #HealthyMoms

Ep. 137- Breaking Birth Myths: Transforming a ‘Small Pelvis’ Diagnosis into an Orgasmic Birth Experience with Aly McClain

The “small pelvis” myth has shaped too many birth narratives. It’s time we challenge this preconception and explore how intentionality can empower transformative birth experiences this week on @OrgasmicBirth with home birth coach, Aly McClain, RN.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthEmpowerment #HomebirthAdvocacy #PelvicMythDebunked #BrainRewiring #IntentionalBirth #HolisticPregnancy #NaturalChildbirth #BirthTraumaHealing #MindsetShift
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 136 – Rediscovering Joy: Healing Through Pleasure in Grief, Loss, and Birth Trauma with Britt Fohrman

Pleasure is not just a luxury, but a vital necessity. Tune in to the @OrgasmicBirth podcast and discover how embracing pleasure can empower your journey through pregnancy, birth, and parenting with our guest, birth educator, Britt Fohrman.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #pleasure #birthtrauma #grief #IVFjourney #singlemother #PregnantAt49 #rediscoveringjoy
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 135 – 4 Powerful Secrets That Unveil the Deep Connection Between Sex and Birth— Transform Your Experience!

Taboos surrounding birth and sex leave us disconnected from our innate birthing abilities. Listen in as we unveil the deep ties between these two life-giving experiences this week on the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthSexConnection #PleasurableBirth #BreakingTaboos #BirthPositivity #SensualChildbirth #EmpoweredDelivery #JoyfulLabor
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting

Ep. 134 – Born at Home with Amanda Banks

Home is where the heart is, and for some, it’s also where new life begins. Listen in as Debra and Born at Home documentary producer, Amanda Banks unpack the profound impact of home birth on families and communities in this week’s episode of the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BornAtHome #documentaryfilm #naturalchildbirth #maternalhealth #birthadvocacy #birthempowerment #birthtrauma #birthexperience #birthphysiology #informeddecisionmaking

Ep. 133 – Spinning Babies® Secrets: Easing Birth with Movement, Alignment, and Pleasure with Gail Tully

The complexities of the pelvic landscape play a crucial role in the birthing process. Listen in as we unpack the importance of fetal position and its influence on labor and delivery this week on @OrgasmicBirth with our guest, @spinningbabies Founder, Gail Tully.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #SpinningBabies #FetalPosition #NaturalChildbirth #PhysiologicBirth #PelvicMechanics #BodyPositioning #BirthPreparation

Ep. 132 – Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals, Rebozo, and Pleasure in Birth with Alejandra Lozano Part 2

Rituals and pleasure— the missing pieces in modern birth? Tune in to explore how reclaiming these can transform the birth experience this eek on the @OrgasmicBirth Podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthRituals #Sobada #Rebozo #HerbalBath #PleasurableBirth #midwifery #postpartum #SensualityinPregnancy #intimacy
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 131 – Lessons from Mexican Midwifery: Rituals to Transform Childbirth with Alejandra Lozano Part 1

Rituals have the capacity to reshape the childbirth experience, guiding us back to the sacred roots of this life-changing event. Discover how incorporating time-honored practices can foster a more holistic, empowering, and joyful approach to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum this week on @OrgasmicBirth Podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthRituals #AncestralWisdom #MexicanMidwifery #IntimateConnection #Sobada #Rebozo #HerbalBaths #BirthJourney #ParentingRituals #HealingTouches #CommunitySupport
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 130 – Honoring Maternal Health Awareness Day #123forMOMS with Jill Wodnick

Maternal health is a fundamental human right, yet too many families face preventable complications. Listen in as we unpack barriers to safe, supportive pregnancy and childbirth experiences this week on @OrgasmicBirth with Lamaze childbirth educator and doula, @JillGW.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay2025 #maternalhealth #birthadvocacy #birthequity #doulas #maternitycare #qualityindicators #123formoms #midwiferycare #perinatalhealth
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 129 – The Biggest Risk Factors For Your Birth Outcome Might Surprise You

Birth outcomes can depend more on where you give birth and who supports you than you might think. Tune in to explore how these choices shape your experience and what to consider before deciding in this week’s episode of the @OrgasmicBirth podcast.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #PregnancyRisks #BirthChoices #EmpoweredBirth #BirthPlanning #HealthyPregnancy #InformedChoices #BirthSupport

Ep. 128 – The Power Of Surrendering, Trusting, And Truly Letting Go Part 2 with Amberlee Jay Galea

Reclaiming the power of birth means crafting a vision that aligns with your deepest desires. Tune in to Part 2 of our interview with Amberlee Jay Galea and hear how her journey to an orgasmic birth transformed her relationship with her body and her power this week on @OrgasmicBirth.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #pleasureinbirth #birthempowerment #birthstory #maternalhealth #pregnancywellness #naturalbirth #mindfulparenting
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 127 – The Power Of Surrendering, Trusting, And Truly Letting Go Part 1 with Amberlee Jay Galea

Many women grow up hearing only the negative aspects of birth, but the birthing body is a marvel of strength and resilience. Listen in to explore the untapped potential of the birthing experience this week on @OrgasmicBirth with NLP Master Practitioner, Amberlee Jay Galea.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthTransformation #EmpoweredBirth #OrgasmicBirth #NaturalChildbirth #HypnoBirthing #MindsetShift #BirthPositivity #PregnancyJourney #MaternalHealth #WomenEmpowerment
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 126 – The Fun, Peaceful En-Caul Birth Of Our First Child As A Queer Family​

Families come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique needs and preferences when it comes to childbirth. From the comfort of a hospital setting to the intimacy of a home birth, the journey to welcoming a new life is a deeply personal one. Regardless of the path chosen, each journey is unique and deserves to be honored.

Gowan Batist is a queer Jewish parent, partner, and writer living in the remote wilderness of Northern California. As a passionate advocate for mountain lions and heritage breed sheep, Gowan’s lyrical non-fiction essays and birth story inspire others to trust the natural process of childbirth.

Tune in as Gowan discusses navigating rural healthcare as a queer family, creating a supportive birth environment, preparing for labor, the transformative experience of childbirth, and the arrival of their child.

Ep. 125 – What is Risk?: Understanding Risk to Prepare with Confidence and Pleasure

The definition of “risk” in childbirth can vary greatly depending on who you ask. Discover how the perception of risk impacts the choices available to birthing people this week on @OrgasmicBirth.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #Risk #RiskMitigation #ChildbirthRisk #BirthPerceptions #MedicalizedBirth #NaturalChildbirth #BirthJourney #BirthExperience #PositiveBirth #EmpoweredBirth
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 124 – A Water Birth In Connection With The Divine (Through Theta Brainwaves) with Jasmin Jess

Childbirth is a profound rite of passage, but it doesn’t have to be defined by pain. Explore how theta brain waves can transform the experience into one of deep connection and empowerment this week on @OrgasmicBirth with our guest, holistic health expert, Jasmin Jess.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #BirthTransformation #ThetaWaves #MindBodySpirit #NaturalBirth #EmpoweredBirth #BirthConnection #BirthIntensity #BirthSurrender #MaternalWellness #HolisticPregnancy #BirthPodcast
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 123 – Trusting Your Power: Yoga, Breathwork, & Affirmations for an En Caul Orgasmic Birth with Angie Tiwari

Have you ever heard of an “en caul” birth? Learn the fascinating details behind this incredible birthing phenomenon this week on @OrgasmicBirth with guest Tiwari Yoga Founder, Angie Tiwari.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast EnCaulBirth #BirthWonders #RareBirths #EmpoweredBirth #Yoga #Breathworks #Affirmation
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Ep. 122 – Deepen Your Emotional & Physical Bond with Your Partner After a Baby with Tarah Kerwin

Navigating the wild ride of new parenthood? Learn how to deepen your bond with your partner, even amidst the chaos this week on @OrgasmicBirth, with Family Therapist, Tarah Kerwin.
#OrgasmicBirth #Podcast #RelationshipRenovation #RelationshipTransition #NewParents #PostpartumChallenges #CommunicationTips #SupportSystems
Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting.

Labor Pain Prevention

In Part II of our six-part video series with Dr. Sarah Buckley, we weigh the benefits and risks of using an epidural for pain management in labor.

Our naturally occurring hormones of labor also act as pain relievers.

Together with Dr. Buckley we discuss how these work, how an epidural can effect our hormones, and ways to close the gaps when we do need an epidural.

We do want to honor those that chose to have an epidural. No one should ever suffer in birth and sometimes an epidural is the right choice.

However, knowing all of the benefits and risks, will help you weigh whether an epidural is right for you.

Watch below for more.

Story of a Birth Warrior

Stella looked curiously into our eyes. It felt as if I had always had her in my arms. After about 40 minutes Josh cut the cord and we went up. The midwives thought I was bleeding a little too much so they gave me a shot of synthetic oxytocin to stop the bleeding quicker. On my way into our bedroom I said that I wanted to do this at least 10 more times. Everyone laughed. In the light of a torch, Leopi gave me a few stitches since I had tore a little bit, probably because I had pushed so hard and fast. At last we got into bed and the midwives left quietly. The following day they came back to check on us and Stella. We stayed in bed for the rest of the week and were cared for by friends and family who came over with nutritious meals. That way we could spend all our energy on our little star.