{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Reframing Risk, Reclaiming Joy with Sara Wickham","description":"Risk vs Pleasure Series Ep 165 Description:  \u201cIf you are focused on the risk, or you're worried or you're anxious about what's going to go wrong, that is taking up too much of your brain. We need to deal with it and put it into perspective so that we can clear the path to joy and pleasure.\u201d \u2014Dr. Sara Wickham   Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of wonder, but too often the first word that comes up is \u201crisk\u201d. Suddenly, every choice feels like a warning sign, and joy gets pushed into the background. No one talks about how heavy that constant fear can feel\u2014or how much it steals from the confidence and pleasure that should be part of the journey. After decades as a midwife, researcher, and lecturer, Dr. Sara Wickham saw how the medical model\u2019s focus on risk overshadowed women\u2019s voices and experiences. Now, through her books and the Birth Information Project, she\u2019s breaking down the numbers and challenging the myths, showing women that evidence doesn\u2019t have to be scary\u2014it can be liberating. In this conversation, Debra and Sara unpack how risk talk shapes pregnancy, why many \u201cwarnings\u201d don\u2019t match the actual evidence, and how women can reclaim joy, confidence, and even pleasure in birth\u2014including insights from her new book Plus Size Pregnancy. Expect tools, clarity, and a refreshing reminder that pregnancy isn\u2019t just about minimizing danger\u2014it\u2019s about living the experience fully. Connect with Sara:Dr. Sara Wickham, PhD, MA, PGCert, BA(Hons) is a bestselling author, speaker, and researcher who works independently. Sara is the Director of the Birth Information Project.  Sara\u2019s career has been varied and includes three decades of experience as a midwife, lecturer, and researcher. She is the author\/editor of eighteen books, has edited three midwifery journals, and lectured in more than thirty countries. Sara provides consultancy services for midwifery and health-related organisations around the world. She is based in south-west England. Website: https:\/\/www.sarawickham.com Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drsarawickham Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/saramidwife   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: 03:13 The Cultural Obsession with Risk 06:31 The Impact of Risk on Women\u2019s Experiences 09:14 Understanding Evidence Around Risk 16:38 Induction of Labor and Its Implications 27:18 Plus Size Pregnancy and Evidence Discrepancies  36:15 The Importance of Reframing Risk    Resources:  \ud83d\udc97 Fin Pleasure VIBE, a wearable finger vibrator that can be used in pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum for pleasure, oxytocin enhancement, pain reduction, and healing: https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/fin-pleasurevibe\/ \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\udc97 Gift If you enjoyed this episode and would like to learn more about pleasure in birth, parenting, and birth work, visit www.orgasmicbirth.com\/more for my free gifts   ","author_name":"Orgasmic Birth","author_url":"https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/","html":"