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Debra Pascali-Bonaro

Orgasmic Birth

Debra Pascali-Bonaro is a world-renowned inspirational speaker, podcaster, filmmaker, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and author. Debra’s podcast, Orgasmic Birth heals barriers and opens the door to share secrets to more love and intimacy in birth and parenting. She brings together her passion for pleasure in every aspect of life with her Jersey-Girl attitude of talking about what no one is talking about! Debra is a mother, grandmother and featured expert in parenting journals and media around the world. Debra is also Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative both of which promote safe, respectful maternity care. She is a Lamaze International childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International, Director of the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret and co-writer of “Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth”, Author of The Ultimate Guide To Sex After Baby: Secrets to Love and Intimacy and the Founder & President of the revolutionary online childbirth class Pleasurable Birth Essentials which prepares expectant mothers, fathers, and partners to be positively prepared for birth and focuses on the intimate and sacred nature of birth. Debra’s passion comes from her over 30 years of working with women, men, midwives, doulas, physicians and nurses in over 40 countries bringing comfort, love, and pleasure to birth and life!

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Enter Our Doula Contest: Share Your Story and Win a Scholarship to our Upcoming Hybrid Mini Retreat!

Dear Reader, We understand that while many dream of becoming a doula, that personal situations or financial constraints can make it unobtainable. While we have had so much interest in joining us for our next DONA Retreat, we also are hearing that it's too big of a hurdle for many of you. At Orgasmic Birth, we believe that every person who wants to be a doula should have the opportunity to do so. We are dedicated to equity and inclusion That's why we're excited to announce our Doula Contest,...

3 days ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader, As a part of our Orgasmic Birth community, I think you know the answer to "Is Orgasmic Birth Real?" but you may enjoy reading all of the data in one place in my recent article that was published on BabyChick. You can read, comment and share the article HERE! "We haven’t had a language for it before. People who have positive, pleasurable, joyful, loving, intimate, ecstatic, and orgasmic births often don’t tell anyone. They don’t want to make their friends feel bad about their...

25 days ago • 2 min read

Dear Reader, Are you ready to embark on a journey of joy and empowerment in your birth support practice? I invite you to join my FREE Pleasure Challenge, where you'll discover invaluable skills to guide your clients towards more joyful and pleasurable birth and postpartum experiences. This challenge is tailored specifically for you as a practicing doula, midwife or birth practitioner. If you are not yet a doula but would like to become one - join me. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you inside...

29 days ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, We have some amazing opportunities coming up - DONA Birth Doula trainings, Advanced Orgasmic Birth Practitioner Training, Sex After Baby course for new parents and more. This year is packed with enriching trainings, retreats, and workshops designed to amplify your experience of pleasure and power! I understand you might not want to hear about everything we offer, so I’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to tailor what information you receive from us. Simply visit...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader, As we commemorate World Doula Week, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all the doulas around the world who are tirelessly making a difference in the lives of women and all expectant families during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Reflecting on my own journey, I recall the early days when the term "doula" was not yet widely known. It was back in 1984 when I first stepped into the role, offering support and care without even realizing the profound...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Dear Reader, I'm so excited to share with you some incredible doula updates and information. I recently had the pleasure of attending an inspiring webinar led by my dear friend and colleague, Jill Wodnick. Her insights left me buzzing with excitement as I prepare to share the latest in doula care at the upcoming V Conferência Internacional sobre Humanização do Parto e Nascimento conference in Brazil. I couldn't keep all this incredible information to myself—it's meant to be shared! That's why...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Join us on today's podcast as we delve into empowering strategies aimed at ensuring a positive and uplifting birthing experience. We explore ways to foster agency, amplifying both our voices and choices in the process. Have you or someone you know faced the challenges of birth trauma? My heart aches whenever I encounter stories or witness situations as a doula where a woman's voice is not heard, and birthing individuals and their partners do not feel the support, respect, and involvement they...

5 months ago • 1 min read

What do you think about when you think about touch and massage in pregnancy and postpartum? I personally love massage and I wish I had been encouraged when pregnant to learn about pregnancy massage. I have a feeling I would have enjoyed this with my partner during pregnancy and postpartum! Whether like me you love it, or if you have not found massage enjoyable or safe, today's guest is going to provide you with great information about empowering pregnancy and postpartum through prenatal...

5 months ago • 1 min read

What did you feel when you first found out you were pregnant? What did you wish for your birth? How did you prepare? My guest today has a beautiful Orgasmic Birth story she calls "Birth as an Ocean" to show you the full range of emotion, power and support. In this powerful episode, new mom Annie Weiler shares the transformative story of her 68-hour home birth journey surrounded by her loving family. She describes the ocean-like sensations of her long yet pleasurable labor and birth, the vital...

6 months ago • 1 min read

When I ask people in general what they are feeling about their upcoming birth - some of the first words I often hear are powerful, life-changing, and yes, fear. I remember well how I was filled with anxious anticipation to meet my baby and fear of what labor and birth would ask of me. I was supported by positive stories and information that helped guide my fears to confidence and that is what I hope to do for you. Fear is a natural and adaptive emotional response to a perceived threat or...

6 months ago • 1 min read
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