Birth can be safe, healthy, and empowering for women. With proper preparation and the right support team, there’s a greater chance of achieving orgasmic birth, leaving a wonderful memory for you and your partner. In this episode, Doula Andrea Hausheer discusses how home birth can be a wonderful experience as a mother and how different it is from giving birth at the hospital. Surrounded by proper support, Andrea had orgasmic birth at 42 weeks!cAndrea Hausheer is a Doula and coach for couples. She lives in Barcelona, Spain, with her 2 sons- Arlo and Nico. Her partner John is from the US, and she is from Switzerland. She specializes in preparing couples for their birth but also for the time afterward with a newborn and how to become a strong team and stay a loving couple. Andrea’s support is mainly online, where she is with the couple before and after birth for 6-8 months. Andrea and her partner organize Babymoon Festivals for couples to have fun for a weekend to bond and prepare for their big day together.

In this episode:

Andrea discusses what it means to connect with your body. She talks about the mind-body connection during pregnancy. The advantages of having a home birth - having support and feeling like being in good hands. The importance of having the proper support during pregnancy - not only for the mother but also for the partner who should feel supported. Feeling the panic and stress in the later parts of pregnancy happens. Ensure that you have the right support who can understand and express reassurance. Andrea talks about the “best prescription” she has ever received and how birth improves intimacy with your partner. Your support team and the place you give birth are two of the most important factors in achieving orgasmic birth. Be open and curious - give yourself positive affirmations and be mentally prepared for birth. Feel like a goddess.

Key Takeaways:

Meditation is helpful in rebuilding trust with yourself Learn to trust your body and your baby Delivery is stressful for your partners too The second opinion in any field related to health is important Trust your body and what you are doing There is no shame in finding pleasure during pregnancy Prepare for a joyful, blissful orgasmic birth with the right support

Tweetable Quotes:

“I started to really focus… It worked for me perfectly. And I could imagine that this works for loads of women. I had this image that whenever a contraction came back, I totally opened up. And I make so much space in my body.” - Andrea Hausheerc“It's so important that you have the right support… Every woman deserves to be a goddess for their birth.” - Andrea Hausheer “The most important was checking in with yourself that your own wisdom and connection to your baby knew what you both needed.” - Debra Pascali Bonaro