Dear Reader, Pleasure is the most holistic birthing tool there is and yet it is rarely integrated and taught as a viable option in birth by practitioners to their clients.Sheila Kamara Hay of Ecstatic Birth and I are on a mission to change that!Join us for a complimentary Masterclass tomorrow at 1 PM ET where we will be sharing concrete tips and tools to elevate birth with pleasure. Register here to receive the zoom link.In our hour together, you will receive: Orientations and strategies that...
16 days ago • 1 min read
“Your body belongs to you. Your body isn't for someone else's pleasure. It's not an ornament.” —Christine Mason It's no secret that pregnancy and childbirth can profoundly change a pregnant mother's body. As the womb expands to nurture new life, the body's shape and functions are transformed. Despite these incredible transformations, societal attitudes have often been unsupportive, subjecting pregnant and postpartum women to criticism and shame. Recently, however, there has been a growing...
9 months ago • 1 min read
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,...
10 months 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...
11 months 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...
11 months 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...
11 months 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...
11 months 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...
about 1 year 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...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
