Speedy First Birth, Steady Second Birth: Michelle’s Stories

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

Doulaing the Doula: Naomi’s Birth Story

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

Fireworks: Can Birth Really Be Pleasurable?

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

Orgasm – A Tool for Birth

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

Emma’s Transformative Birth Story

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

Postpartum Love Bubble with Baby Tide

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

Before the Birth Photographer Arrives

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

Birth: Piper and Chaz’s Home Waterbirth in Hawaii

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

Early Labor: Piper and Chaz Prepare for Birth

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

Eva’s Unexpected Orgasmic Birth

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