Orgasmic Birth

ep. 73 - Moving from Fear to Confidence in preparing for your Orgasmic Birth

11 Oct 2023

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Do you want to move from fear to confidence in childbirth? In this episode, Debra explores the common fears and anxieties around childbirth that often go unaddressed. She explains how fear is a natural response, but when excessive can negatively impact the birthing experience by making it longer, more painful and increasing interventions. Debra guides us to identify and openly acknowledge our deepest worries Debra provides us with a toolkit of practical strategies to move from paralyzing fear to empowered confidence before and during birth. From 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, Debra shows how we can overcome anxiety and approach birth with joy, trust and anticipation for meeting our babies. This encouraging episode provides invaluable insights and guidance for expecting mothers and partners to transform fear into the ultimate birthing experience. In this episode: Debra discusses common fears around childbirth like pain, interventions, loss of control, etc. She explains how unaddressed fears can negatively impact the birth experience. Strategies are provided for moving from fear to confidence before and during labor. The importance of educating yourself, communicating with providers, relaxation techniques, support systems and more are covered. Tips are given for creating a positive birth environment and setting realistic expectations. Debra emphasizes that fear can be overcome with education, support and preparation to create a positive birth. Key Takeaways: Fear is a natural response but can become excessive and negatively impact childbirth if unaddressed. Education through reputable sources, classes and your care team is crucial for alleviating fears. Open communication with providers ensures you get guidance and have fears addressed. Listening to positive stories and setting realistic expectations creates the right mindset. Proactive preparation and support allows you to move from fear to empowered confidence. Key Quotes: "Fears in childbirth actually make birth longer, more painful, harder, and more susceptible to more interventions." - Debra Bonaro "You can find joy, love and connection. You can move from fear to confidence in childbirth." - Debra Bonaro Connect with Debra! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Visit https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/ for more information on how to Positively Prepare for birth and parenting Check out Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret, the film creating buzz around the world: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/the-film/ Orgasmic Birth Podcast: Pleasure in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I believe pleasure is our birthright - from our sexuality, birth, parenting, and beyond, we can find pleasure when we create space for joy and intimacy in our lives. Join me to have deep conversations about breaking the taboos of Sexuality + Motherhood/Parenthood. Listen to leading experts in sexuality, healing, and childbirth as well as stories from new parents, doulas, doctors, midwives, and nurses. We will discuss how to positively prepare for childbirth and parenting by expanding love and intimacy in your life.

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Orgasmic Birth

ep. 73 - Moving from Fear to Confidence in preparing for your Orgasmic Birth

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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