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In this episode, I'm joined by Caroline, a nurse who brings a unique perspective from caring for critically ill postpartum patients to experiencing her own two drastically different births. She openly shares how back labor, a 9-pound baby, and nearly 5 hours of pushing challenged everything she thought she knew about birth—and how God remained faithful through it all.

Caroline's journey took unexpected turns: from foster parenting to biological motherhood, from an epidural birth with every complication to a fast unmedicated birth, from postpartum joy to postpartum anxiety and grief. Through losing a close friend just months after Noah's birth, she discovered what it truly means to have God as her shepherd through the darkest valleys.

Whether you're facing back labor fears, processing a birth that didn't go as planned, or walking through postpartum struggles while clinging to faith—Caroline's raw honesty and trust in God's goodness will encourage your heart.

In this episode, we discuss:

🌸 How being a nurse affected her birth anxiety and preparation

👶 Navigating back labor, sunny-side-up positioning, and compound presentation

✝️ The difference between holding tightly vs. loosely to birth plans

💔 Processing grief and loss during postpartum while caring for two under two

🎶 Using worship music and scripture to cope through labor's intensity

⭐ Finding God's shepherding presence in both mountain-top and valley experiences

Scripture Shared:

"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life."

– Psalm 119:50 (ESV)

Mentioned in this episode:

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education

📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.

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Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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