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!
Moving from Fear to Confidence in Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth
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 danger. It is a complex physiological and psychological reaction that prepares an individual to respond to a potential threat by either confronting it (the "fight" response) or avoiding it (the "flight" response).
It's important to note that these fears are entirely normal and experienced by many expectant parents. Attending prenatal classes like our Pleasurable Birth Essentials course and discussing birthing options and preferences with healthcare providers and your support team, your partner, and doula can empower you to make informed decisions and alleviate many of these fears.
My latest podcast episode provides you with a toolkit of practical strategies to move from paralyzing fear to empowered confidence before and during birth. I share suggestions for seeking knowledge through classes and resources, communicating openly with your care team, creating detailed birth preferences, practicing visualization and relaxation techniques, hiring a doula for support, prioritizing self-care and curating a positive birth environment.
By facing fears head-on, surrounding yourself with positive stories, setting realistic expectations and proactively preparing, you'll learn how to overcome anxiety and approach birth with joy, trust, and anticipation.
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Debra
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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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