{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Your Birth, Your Rights, Your Pleasure","description":"Series: Human Rights in Birth\u2014 Birth Options&amp;nbsp; \u201cBirth is a powerful moment of human life. It deserves the care that honors your rights, your choices, and your profound capacity for strength, trust, and pleasure.\u201d \u2014Debra Pascali-Bonaro &amp;nbsp; Ep 168 Description:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Every birth tells a story, but too often those stories are shaped by fear, misinformation, or lack of choice. Respectful, informed, and pleasure-aware care can change the way we experience birth. Autonomy and knowledge are as vital as safety. In this episode, Debra shares insights from her recent travels to Japan and highlights a powerful open letter from UK midwives, showing how human rights in childbirth can transform care. She unpacks why pleasure, anatomy education, and self-advocacy must be part of every conversation. Press play to rethink birth and explore how care can honor the whole person: Topics discussed:   Human rights in childbirth and why they matter   Integrating pleasure into birth experiences   Anatomy, sexual education, and empowerment   Navigating medical interventions with knowledge  How culture, providers, and self-advocacy shape outcomes  &amp;nbsp; Connect with Debra! Website: https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com&amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/orgasmicbirth X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrgasmicBirth&amp;nbsp; YouTube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/OrgasmicBirth1&amp;nbsp; Tik Tok https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@orgasmicbirth&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Episode Highlights: 01:36 Why Human Rights Matter in Childbirth 05:07 What\u2019s Missing: Pleasure, Education, and Autonomy 08:24 Why These Missing Pieces Matter 09:46 What Needs to Change\u2014And What You Can Do 13:25 Challenges and Realities&amp;nbsp; 15:19 Birth is Safety, Dignity, Autonomy, Respect, and Choice &amp;nbsp; Resources:&amp;nbsp; \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 \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 &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Orgasmic Birth","author_url":"https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39187620\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39187620"}