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In this episode I'm walking you through your third trimester checklist—10 faith-filled steps to help you prepare practically and spiritually for your upcoming birth. Whether you're feeling the weight of that watermelon belly, googling at 2 AM, or wondering if you'll ever feel truly ready, this episode is designed to bring you peace and clarity.

The third trimester can feel overwhelming with its mix of excitement, anticipation, and a never-ending to-do list. But here's what I want you to know: this isn't about doing everything in your own strength. Instead, I'm sharing how to invite the Holy Spirit into your preparations and trust that you've got this—not because you're superwoman—but because God's got you.

Whether you're wondering about cervical ripening methods, when to pack your hospital bag, or how to prepare spiritually for labor, this episode covers the practical steps that matter most while keeping your heart anchored in faith.

In this episode, I share:

🤱 How to prepare for breastfeeding (including finding support before baby arrives)

🌿 Natural cervical ripening methods that honor your body's design

📚 Why finishing childbirth education matters—even at 38 weeks

👥 How to finalize your birth support team with confidence

❄️ The simple postpartum prep (like padsicles) your future self will thank you for

Scripture Shared:

"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." – Isaiah 26:3 (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

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

🟣 Birth Ball Height - Discover the correct ball size for you height and weight

📚 Episode 3 – Deep dive into Cervical Ripening Methods

🤱 Episode 20 – Breastfeeding basics and what to expect

💻 Episode 26 – All about virtual doula support

❄️ Padsicles Blog Post – Step-by-step instructions for postpartum comfort

🍲 Meal Prep Blog Post - Learn how to easily make some nourishing meals for the postpartum time

🧂 LMNT - My favorite clean electrolyte drink for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period

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

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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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In this episode I'm exploring what happens when our prayers for birth come from a place of control rather than surrender—and how God has been transforming my heart from anxiety to trust as I prepare for my third baby's arrival.

After carrying the weight of perfectionism through my first two births, treating them like report cards of my strength and worth, I'm experiencing something radically different this pregnancy. God has been gently revealing how my determined, control-seeking nature had turned birth preparation into a crushing source of pressure rather than an opportunity for faithful stewardship.

Whether you're praying for an uncomplicated birth, comparing your journey to others, or feeling the pressure to "get it right," this episode will help you identify when your prayers might be rooted in fear rather than faith—and show you how to shift toward God-glorifying trust.

In this episode, I share:

🙏 Five signs your birth prayers might be coming from control rather than surrender

📖 How the parable of the talents applies to birth preparation and stewardship

✨ Why faithful preparation looks different than fearful striving

💭 Practical prayer swaps to move from anxiety to trust

✝️ How to hold birth preferences with open hands while still preparing wisely

Scripture Shared:

The parable of the talents from Matthew 25, focusing on being a "good and faithful servant" rather than a successful one

Mentioned in this episode:

📩 Share your rewritten prayers with me on Instagram @faithoverfearbirthdoula

✨ 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.

If this episode stirred your heart (even if it stung a little!), please rate, review, and share it with another mama who needs this reminder.

Let's keep choosing faith over fear, remembering that our birth stories are in the hands of the One who writes only good things. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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