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In the Name of Love, Get-up & Dance!

“When you bring consciousness to anything, things begin to shift.”
— Eve Ensler

Where Will you be on V- day 2013? I will be part of the flash mob at large mall in my region. Rising up and dancing, standing with one billion strong around the world against violence against women. Speak out, and speak out so that women’s rights everyday and during childbirth are respected. Where ever you are, please join in; dance, sing, take 5 minutes of silence to send your thoughts, blessings and intentions, as together we make a difference.

Let’s all join together to dance for girls and women on February 14th, 2013, V-Day’s 15th Anniversary, join one billion women and those who love them to walk out, DANCE, RISE UP, AND DEMAND an end to this violence. One Billion Rising is a promise that we will rise up with women and men worldwide to say, “Enough! The violence ends now.”

These are no ordinary times, many circumstances we thought would never change are changing, the ground is shifting. As birth workers we know that we make a difference one birth at a time. I am humbled to think of the energy that will be created on V-Day when we are dancing in 168 countries for love, respect, dignity and peace for all women and girls.

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Writing it down

Fountain PenI love this quote from Wayne Dyer: “You leave old habits behind by starting out with the thought, ‘I release the need for this in my life.”

I also love this quote from Latham Thomas’ Mama Glow that reads: “Along with clearing out your life, detoxing, and setting intentions, you will now begin a process of “soul scribing”—also known as journaling—… You’ll record your dreams, goals and intentions. “ I love the term “soul scribing” as we go into the New Year, releasing thoughts, habits and actions that no longer serve us and create the life we desire.

The beginning of the year is the ideal period to give birth to new projects and ways. I am soul-scribing about about focusing energy on my new website, webinars, and e-series to serve you and create optimal MotherBaby Models of Maternity care around the world. I once read that if you write it down, you are more successful at making it happen. Join me in writing a Letter of Intention, to “soul scribing” your vision for 2013 and how you will make it happen. Please share- what are you intentions for the year ahead?

 

 

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Why We Need To Do Something

Do Something Category BorderDear Friends,

Join me in my quest to protect mothers and babies all over the world. Sign up for our mailing list, attend one of our workshops, read our HRiC blog, or write an article about what you are doing to protect mothers and babies.

I am honored to have Chaired the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization since 2006, working together with everyone at IMBCI to raise awareness and educate communities about achieving optimal MotherBaby maternity care, including the IMBCI step #1: treat each woman with respect & dignity. My work at IMBCI, a human rights, evidence-to-action initiative is the foundation for much of my other work and commitments. Last year I attended the Human Rights in Childbirth Conference that took place at the Hague University of Applied Sciences, the Hague, the Netherlands and served on the Advisory Committee for Respectful Care of the White Ribbon Alliance. This May I will be traveling to Malaysia to speak on the Respectful Care panel at the big Women Deliver Conference. Next year I hope to help promote Human Rights in India and spend time at the IMBCI demonstration site there.

“Do Something” here on this site is how we address what needs work in the world of birth and what can do to change it. I look forward to “doing something” with you!

Love,

Debra

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Behind The Scenes with Orgasmic Birth Team

We’ve been working hard on making a beautiful and informative website that serves you well, and we’d love to tell you a bit about how it’s all done here.

Debra ON the floorFirst, there’s Debra; you can read more on her About page. Check out this sweet picture of her demonstrating…something. We salute you, Debra! What an inspiration you are!!!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThen there’s Rachel Connolly Kwock, who has been working with Debra for years in helping to organize web content and creative focus. Rachel has been at the helm of the @OrgasmicBirth Twitter handle in putting out fabulous content for all things Orgasmic Birth. Rachel also organizes the emails and the facebook content so it appears seamless and beautiful for you.

Then there’s Debra’s brother, Greg Ihnen, who is the webmaster. Greg offers the kind of care and protection to Debra that only a brother can. Greg also took that fabulous photo of Debra twirling in the website banner. Nice shot, Greg!

Joe and Sacha ValleyThen there’s Joe Valley. He’s the guy that listened to Debra, her needs, and her passion for Orgasmic Birth; he helped bring together a diversity of offerings so it could reach you in a compelling and clear way. Joe arranged the website, put in the copy, and made it look pretty.

Nick JumaraThen there’s Joe’s brother-in-law, Nick Jumara, who made the fancy ribbon in the banner that says, “It’s time to awaken your inner wisdom!” Nick also offers indispensable advice for the nuts and bolts of website construction. It’s good having a web maverick in your back pocket.

We don’t have a good picture of us all together, which is mainly because we live in entirely different places. We accomplished what you see here by email, phone, and Skype screen sharing. If we were all together for a group shot, then it would probably look like this…

Pregnant Bikini Contest

If you like what you see here, then drop us a line and tell us what you think. You looking for more of something? You craving some delicious new treat? We’re all ears!

Sincerely,

The Orgasmic Birth Team.

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Introducing “In Your Voice”

In Your Voice

This community has a strong voice and message for birth today, and we want to showcase what you are discovering. If you have a desire to write a blog post, then we welcome you with open arms. Send me an email to debrapascalibonaro@gmail.com.

-Debra

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Introducing “Awaken Your Inner Wisdom”

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I am focusing on awakening my inner wisdom and exploring the ways that she becomes alive in me. “Awaken Your Inner Wisdom” is a way for me to write about this journey and to share it with you.

-Debra

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Introducing Country of the Month

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We are showcasing a new country every month for the work they are doing in the modern, gentle birth movement, because so much is happening in the world, and we couldn’t be more excited about it!

I am in Sweden at the moment, so stay tuned to hear more about what’s happening there with modern, gentle birth.

-Debra

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Now Presenting Birth Stories!

Reading about other people’s stories helps us connect to the community of birthing women and the families that support them. Sharing your own story helps you solidify your experience. You can do both right here.

We have created a blog category for birth stories so you can see them on the home page when they are uploaded. Find all the birth stories on the “birth stories!” page in the right sidebar.

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Want to share your own story? It’s in the main toolbar at the top of the page.

“Share Your Story.“

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Parents are the true champions of the modern, gentle birth movement. Read the stories of children being born in water, in quiet places, or in dark rooms and fill your mind what what is possible.

 

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