{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Maternal Health Awareness Day - Holding Ground on Maternal Health: From Survival to Thrival","description":"What if maternal health goals expanded beyond \u201calive and healthy\u201d? In honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day, Debra Pascali-Bonaro invites us to imagine a world where pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care are not only safe but also deeply respectful, emotionally whole, and infused with comfort and pleasure. In this moving solo episode, Debra shares her personal connection to the origins of Maternal Health Awareness Day\u2014beginning in her home state of New Jersey\u2014and explores how far the movement has come, and how far we still must go. With maternal mortality rates rising across the U.S. and nearly 80% of pregnancy-related deaths proven preventable, Debra calls us to collective action: to hold ground, raise our voices, and reclaim maternal health as a human right. From advocacy and policy to embodied care and global collaboration, this episode invites you to consider: what does it mean to move from surviving to thriving with safety, love, and pleasure? In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: The origins of Maternal Health Awareness Day and its urgent mission. Why systemic inequities\u2014not personal failures\u2014drive maternal mortality rates. How safety, equity, and pleasure are biologically connected in birth. The protective power of respect, love, and support during birth and postpartum. Practical advocacy steps for expectant parents, birth workers, and allies. Mentioned in this episode: International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization  @internationalmotherbabychi3946   International Childbirth Initiative (ICI)  @internationalchildbirthini2273   FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)  ICM (International Confederation of Midwives)  @WorldMidwives   American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)   Eat Pray Doula Advanced Retreats www.eatpraydoula.com  Pleasurable Birth Essentials https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/pleasurable-birth-essentials Resources & Next Steps: Learn more and access free resources at https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/black-maternal-health-birth-equity-resources Share how you\u2019re holding ground on maternal health using #OrgasmicBirth and tag @orgasmicbirth on social media. Review and follow the show\u2014we\u2019d love to hear how this episode inspired you! Connect with Debra! Website: https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram:   \/ orgasmicbirth  X:   \/ orgasmicbirth   YouTube    \/ orgasmicbirth1   Tik Tok   \/ orgasmicbirth   LinkedIn:   \/ debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471    ---- \ud83c\udf38 Welcome to the Orgasmic Birth Podcast! Discover the beauty, power, and pleasure within birth. 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It is not medical advice. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical questions. By watching this content, you acknowledge that you assume full responsibility for how you apply the information shared.   \u2716\ufe0f Copyright Notice: All content \u2014 including dialogue, music, and visuals \u2014 is the property of Orgasmic Birth. You are welcome to share or embed this video as long as proper credit and a direct link to our channel are included: @OrgasmicBirth.   \ud83c\udf3a Explore More: #pleasurehealing \u00b7 #birthwisdom \u00b7 #selfdiscovery \u00b7 #consciousbirth \u00b7 #femininewisdom \u00b7 #empowerment \u00b7 #puregrowth \u00b7 #DebraPascaliBonaro   \ud83d\udc96 Thank You for Visiting! Share the love \u2014 send this video to your friends and family.   \u02dc\u201d\u00b0- .\u02dc\u201d\u00b0- Orgasmic Birth - \u00b0\u201d\u02dc.- \u00b0\u201d\u02dc   ","author_name":"Orgasmic Birth","author_url":"https:\/\/www.orgasmicbirth.com\/","html":"