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!
Birthing Autonomy with Doulas and Community Care
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"The more you stay curious, the more you grow and evolve, and that's going to bring you to your best self. So always stay curious." -Simone Toomer, Episode 151, Orgasmic Birth® The Podcast We're back, and I'm so excited for the latest episode of Orgasmic Birth Podcast. If you haven't yet subscribed, rated and reviewed the podcast, now is a great time. It's easy, (free), and helps more people find us. We've been hearing from more and more people that the podcast inspired their own empowered birth experiences, and that is the ultimate goal of all I do! This week, we welcome Simone Toomer, a birth and postpartum doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator, sleep educator, and a fierce advocate for birthing autonomy. Drawing from her own experiences as a young Black mother navigating both hospital and home births, Simone brings raw honesty and lived wisdom to the conversation. Her work is rooted in community care, equity, and the belief that every birthing person has the right to be heard, supported, and fully informed. This episode dives deep into how you can reclaim your power, lean on community, and birth on your own terms—even when the world pushes back. Tune in to hear a candid, soul-stirring conversation about the sacred power of sister circles, the courage to challenge systemic barriers, and the beauty of birthing with confidence. Hit play now and discover what it means to heal in community, stay curious, and truly reclaim your body and birth. Listen on our blog or via your favorite podcast platform. Apple Love and pleasure, 🌟 Become a postpartum doula!🌟Join me for my upcoming DONA Postpartum Doula Training. My workshop offers comprehensive training for doulas, covering key topics such as addressing racial disparities, understanding physiologic recovery milestones for parents, newborn and multiples care, lactation support, family adjustment, recognizing postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and supporting grieving families. The sessions draw participants from diverse backgrounds to learn practical approaches for promoting safe, equitable, and gentle birth experiences in all settings, empowering attendees to begin or expand their doula practice. September 15th from 4:00- 6:00 PM: Introduction Session
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Debra Pascali-Bonaro
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!
Dear Reader, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our recent masterclass, "Transforming Birth". It was truly inspiring to see such a diverse and passionate global community come together, with participants joining from around the globe. Your presence and engagement spoke volumes, echoing the frustrations and aspirations shared by many regarding the state of childbirth. We heard your concerns about inequalities, the lack of respectful care, and the overuse of...
Have you ever considered how those of us who advocate for gentle respectful care for birth, and put people over profits have to work extra hard to market and bring out a message of safe respectful equitable birth and parenting? I'm sure you know, Reader, it's not easy, but it's so worth it!My guest today has an important message to share, and one that we have in common is that we are both part of Marie Forleo’s B-School. Together, we are part of an amazing group of birth entrepreneurs who...
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...