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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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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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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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In this episode I'm joined by Maria Lilly, a Christian mom whose first birth experience completely transformed her life—leading her from a corporate accounting job to becoming a doula and Lamaze certified childbirth educator. Maria shares her powerful story of navigating a terrifying prenatal diagnosis, NICU stay, and ultimately discovering God's faithfulness in the most unexpected ways.

When Maria was told at 35 weeks that her baby was severely growth restricted with only a 25% chance of survival, all her carefully laid birth plans seemed to crumble. But through faith, preparation, and God's grace, she experienced a redemptive hospital birth that defied medical expectations—and later learned her daughter had Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, a rare chromosomal condition.

Whether you're facing pregnancy complications, wrestling with fear about your birth, or simply need encouragement that God is present even in the hardest moments—Maria's testimony will remind you that He holds every detail of your story.

In this episode, we discuss:

🌸 How thorough birth preparation served Maria even in a high-risk hospital induction

💔 Processing the grief of an unexpected diagnosis while bonding with a NICU baby

✝️ Finding comfort in Mary's story as a mother who also faced extraordinary challenges

🙏 Why no birth experience is neutral and preparation matters more than you might think

👶 How God used Josephine's diagnosis to birth Maria's calling to serve other mothers

Scripture Shared:

"This happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him." – John 9:3

Mentioned in this episode:

📱 Primal Pregnancy App: Maria's comprehensive birth preparation tool with labor guides, weekly pregnancy tips, and pain-reducing recipes

✨ 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

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In this episode, I'm walking you through everything you need to know about preparing for an induction—from practical tips to spiritual encouragement—so you can approach your birth with peace and confidence, even if this wasn't your original plan.

Maybe your provider has mentioned induction as a possibility, or perhaps you already have a date scheduled. Whatever emotions you're feeling—excitement, disappointment, nervousness, or fear—I want you to know that an induced birth is still a beautiful birth story where God can be glorified.

In this episode, I share:

🌸 How to reframe an induction as part of God's plan for your birth story

🩺 Understanding different induction methods and what to expect with each one

🎶 Comfort measures and coping strategies specifically for induced labor

🧠 The B.R.A.I.N. acronym to help you make informed decisions about your care

✝️ Practical tips for preparing physically, mentally, and spiritually for your induction

Scripture Shared:

"The Lord will fight for you. You only need to be still." – Exodus 14:14

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him." – Romans 8:28

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 diving deep into a topic that's been on my heart—how you can experience professional doula support while keeping your birth intimate and private through virtual birth support. This option could be the perfect solution for mamas who are torn between wanting expert guidance and maintaining the sacred space of birth with just their husband present.

After supporting many families as an in-person doula and experiencing my own intimate birth with my husband as my primary support, I've seen firsthand how powerful it can be when couples work together during labor. But I've also witnessed how having professional guidance at key moments can make all the difference. That's why I'm passionate about sharing how virtual doula support bridges this gap beautifully.

Whether you're facing financial constraints, living in an area without faith-based doulas, or simply preferring a more private birth experience while still wanting expert support—this episode will show you how virtual support can transform your birth experience without compromising intimacy.

In this episode, I share:

🏡 My own birth story and what I wish we'd had for guidance during critical moments

💻 Exactly what virtual doula support looks like from prenatal prep through postpartum

👫 How this model empowers husbands to be confident, capable birth partners

💰 Why virtual support costs a fraction of in-person services while still providing comprehensive care

🙏 The biblical foundation for seeking wise counsel and community support during birth

Scripture Shared:

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Mentioned in this episode:

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

✨ 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

If this episode stirred hope in your heart about having supported yet intimate birth experience, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a mama who might be searching for this exact solution.

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 joined by Dr. Kate Smith, pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Nurture You Pelvic Health, to discuss a topic that affects countless women but is often dismissed: severe pelvic pain during pregnancy. If you've ever been told your excruciating pain is "just part of being pregnant," this conversation will validate your experience and offer real hope.

After experiencing debilitating pelvic pain during my pregnancies—pain so intense that my active labor contractions felt like nothing in comparison—I discovered the connection between hypermobility and pregnancy pain. Dr. Kate breaks down why some women are more prone to this pain and, most importantly, what can actually be done about it.

Whether you're currently struggling with pelvic pain, planning for future pregnancies, or supporting someone who is, this episode provides both immediate relief strategies and long-term solutions that can transform your pregnancy experience.

In this episode, we discuss:

🌸 The difference between SPD, pelvic girdle pain, and SI joint pain—and why it matters

🩺 Signs you might be hypermobile (and why that increases pregnancy pain risk)

🎯 Simple posture changes that can provide immediate relief

✝️ Why "just dealing with it" affects your mental health and quality of life

👶 How prenatal pelvic floor PT prepares you for birth AND postpartum recovery

Key Takeaways:

✨ Pain during pregnancy is common but NOT normal—and you deserve help

💛 Small movement changes now create lasting benefits for life

🙏 There's hope even if you've been dismissed by other providers

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

✨ Follow Dr. Kate Smith on Instagram: @nurtureyou_pelvichealth and @drkatesmith_pfdoc

🏋️‍♀️ Body Ready Method Programs: Pregnancy-specific workout programs you can use from home

🎯 Schedule a free discovery call with Dr. Kate on her website www.nurtureyoupelvichealth.com

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In this episode, I'm walking you through a practical, faith-filled checklist to help you prepare well during your second trimester—the sweet spot of pregnancy when energy returns and you can finally focus on nourishing your body, mind, and heart for the journey ahead.

Whether you're just starting to feel like yourself again or you want to make sure you're on the right track, this episode covers seven key areas to help you steward this season with intention and grace—without perfectionistic pressure or anxiety about outcomes.

From rebuilding your nutrient stores after first trimester survival mode to understanding how pelvic floor care and chiropractic adjustments can support your body's design, we're covering the practical and the spiritual side of preparing for birth.

In this episode, I share:

🍊 How to rebuild your body with nutrient-dense foods (including a fun fact about vitamin C and your amniotic sac!)

💧 Why electrolytes (like LMNT) are a game-changer for hydration, Braxton Hicks, and swelling

🏃‍♀️ Gentle movement ideas that support your body without exhausting it

🤰 The importance of pelvic floor PT and Webster-certified chiropractic care

👥 How to build a birth team that sees, hears, and respects you

📚 Why childbirth education helps you surrender fear and trust God's design

✝️ A reminder that you're called to faithfulness—not perfection or control over outcomes

Scripture Shared: "Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we don't give up." – Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

"Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

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

📖 Recommended Books: "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin & "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin

🏋️‍♀️ Body Ready Method Programs: Pregnancy-specific workout programs you can use from home

🧂 LMNT Electrolytes: My go-to for staying hydrated and reducing pregnancy discomforts

🫖 B6 and magnesium supplements for morning sickness - Take 50mg or less of B6 1-2 times a day, and suggests this magnesium supplement.

Coming Up Next Episode: I'll be chatting with Dr. Kate Smith, a pelvic floor physical therapist, about pelvic health during pregnancy—plus I'll share my own journey with pelvic pain and hypermobility. You won't want to miss it!

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