{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ecstatic Hospital Birth with Augusta Sofija Lagauske","description":"Birth Story Inspired by Podcast  Ep 157 Description:  "In birth, I should also trust myself more than I would trust the doctors or anybody else." \u2014Augusta Sofija Lagauske What if birth could be powerful, calm, and even ecstatic\u2014no matter what you\u2019ve heard? If you\u2019re tired of fear-based stories and want to believe in your body\u2019s strength, this episode is for you. It\u2019s time to rethink what\u2019s possible in the hospital. Augusta Sofija Lagauske, a Lithuanian jeweler, shares how a tough pregnancy and a sea of doubts led her to trust her intuition and prepare for an empowering hospital birth. Her story isn\u2019t just about luck\u2014it\u2019s about mindset, support, and reclaiming your experience. Now, Augusta is on a mission to help others find confidence and pleasure in birth, no matter their circumstances. Hit play to hear Augusta\u2019s honest journey, from bed rest to a fast, empowering water birth, and learn how she used relaxation, the Bradley Method, and self-trust to transform her experience. You\u2019ll get real talk on overcoming fear, building a support team, and practical tips for making birth your own.   Connect with Debra! Website: https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/orgasmicbirth X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@orgasmicbirth  LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471    Episode Highlights: 02:22 Meet Augusta: From Active Athlete to Bed Rest  07:00 Overcoming Setbacks and Reclaiming Your Body 09:30 Preparing for a Positive Birth 12:30 A New Perspective: Orgasmic Birth 16:07 Mind Preparation: Meditation, Nature, and Trust 18:00 Labor to Hospital Birth: Trusting the Process 26:00 The Birth: Fast, Intense, Empowering 29:22 Advice: Facing Fear and Finding Support   Resources:  \ud83d\udc97 Sponsorship Partner with us to share your offerings with our audience that cherishes authenticity, connection, and family well-being. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.orgasmicbirth.com or email me at: debra@orgasmicbirth.com  \ud83d\udc97A pleasurable, safe birth begins with quality, positive childbirth education. Join Debra\u2019s online childbirth class, Pleasurable Birth Essentials: https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/pleasurable-birth-essentials   ","author_name":"Orgasmic Birth","author_url":"https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/","html":"