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!
Enter Our Doula Contest: Share Your Story and Win a Scholarship to our Upcoming Hybrid Mini Retreat!
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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, where you can win a scholarship to attend our upcoming hybrid mini retreat in Ocean Grove, NJ! Here's how it works: We're offering 3 scholarships—one at 75% off and two at 50% off—for individuals who are passionate about becoming doulas and with a scholarship will be able to attend our DONA birth doula retreat. To enter the contest, all you need to do is share your story with us. Tell us why you want to become a doula, how winning a scholarship will support you in attending our retreat, and how you plan to use your doula skills to make a positive impact in your community. You can choose to create a short video or write a post—whichever format feels most comfortable for you. Be creative, be authentic, and let your passion shine through! Tag us @OrgasmicBirth on Instagram or reply to this email if you are not on social media. Submit your entry by Sunday evening April 28th and our team will review all submissions to select the winners. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 29th as we begin our welcome session on April 30th, full virtual days on May 2 & 3 and then in person the next week May 7- 9th in Ocean Grove, NJ. Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step towards your doula journey. Share your story with us today and seize the chance to win a scholarship to our hybrid mini retreat! If you have any questions feel free to reply to this email. We can't wait to hear from you and see how you'll birth forward your doula skills and care! We are here to support you every step of the way. Our workshop will help you learn how you can get started as a doula. With reimbursement by Medicaid, some private insurance and some corporations, all making it a great time to begin a career making a meaningful difference in your own life as you support others during childbirth. Love, |
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!
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