Natural Birth For Catholic Moms | Faith-Filled Birth Education, Holistic Pregnancy, Unmedicated Labor, Natural Hospital Birth Tips + Birth Stories For A Holy Confident Birth
Do you dream of a natural birth but secretly wonder if you'll actually be able to do it when labor gets intense?Do you believe God designed your body for birth, yet struggle to find Catholic resources that actually prepare you for it?Are you tired of feeling lost and overwhelmed over conflicting birth advice, and don’t know who to trust for information?And lastly, are you done settling for birth prep that makes you choose between trusting your body….and trusting your God? If that sounds like you, I am so beyond happy you are here! This podcast will...
How Sarah Trusted God Through Two Postpartum Hemorrhages + Two Birth Center Birth Stories | Ep. 95
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- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webste...
Scared of Labor? How Birth ACTUALLY Works the Way God Designed It (Mini Birth Course Series: Day 2/4) | Ep. 92
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Preparing Your Heart For Birth As A Catholic Mom (Mini Birth Course Series: Day 1/4) | Ep. 91
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Shelby's Peaceful Home Birth + Advice for Adding a Second Baby (with Shelby Ribolin) | Ep. 90
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00:00 - Meet Shelby: doula, wife and mom of two under three
02:02 - Her first birth and the shoulder dystocia at home
07:01 - What that fir...
Why Your Husband's Role In Birth And Postpartum Gets Overlooked and How He Can Lead Instead (with Eric Stein of Restorative Roots) | Ep. 89
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Does An Epidural Make Birth Less Holy? 3 Reasons Epidural Guilt Isn't From God. | Ep. 88
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Getting an epidural does not make your birth less holy. We walk through where interventions actually belong and how to tell when the scale has tipped from harm toward help, what an epidural...
Do This BEFORE Writing Your Birth Plan or It Won't Matter As A First Time Mom! | Ep. 87
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife
- *NEW...
“Birth Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated” : Marian's Peaceful & Prayerful Home Birth Story | Ep. 86
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information...
STOP Obsessing Over Dilation! ( The 3 Things Other Than Dilation That Must Happen For Labor Progress) | Ep. 85
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information...
Why You Feel So Depleted After Baby (and What to Do About It) w/ Brooke Rozzie of Faithfully Nourished | Ep. 84
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information...
"Birth Is a Woman’s Finest Hour": Briana’s Two Birth Center Stories | Ep. 83
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information...
Feeling Afraid During Pregnancy or Labor? 5 Lies From the Enemy—and How to Fight Back With Scripture | Ep. 82
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from...
What If Your Body Isn’t ACTUALLY Ready for Birth? A Pelvic Floor Therapist Reveals How to Prepare (w/ Dr. Kayla Borchers, DPT) | Ep. 81
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
Want A FASTER Birth? 5 Evidence-Based Tips For Easier Dilation During Labor | Ep. 80
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
"The Birth We Always Prayed For" - Blaise's Redemptive Homebirth After Hospital VBAC + 2 C-Sections | Ep. 79
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🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms
🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course
Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
Don't Forget To Ask These Questions BEFORE Hiring Your OB or Midwife! | Ep. 78
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🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course
Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other...
Everything You NEED To Know About Gestational Diabetes (w/ Lily Nichols, RD) | Ep. 77
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
Labor Support Tips for Dads (How to Help Your Wife Through Childbirth!) | Ep. 76
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
“I Will Cherish This Birth Forever” : Kate's Transformative Hospital Birth Story | Ep. 75
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information...
"Trust Is The Remedy For Fear" - Brigitta's Homebirth Stories | Ep. 74
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information...
Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Ties! (w/ Alyssa of Undoer of Tots) | Ep. 73
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
A Catholic Perspective on Pain-Free Birth | Ep. 72
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Is pain-free birth real?
Is it something we should expect—or even pursue?
And how do we reconcile birth, pain, and God’s goodness?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that can feel both inspiring and confusing: pain-free birth. But instead of approaching it from trends or techniques, we’re looking at i...
"A School Of Trust": Lydia's Pain-Free Hospital Birth Story | Ep. 71
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Lydia Kauffeld—Catholic wife, mother, and labor & delivery nurse—shares the story of her two very different births and the profound journey of surrender that shaped them.
From a long, exhausting first labor to a redemptive, peaceful second birth, Lydia opens up about navigating unmet expectations, trusting God’s plan, an...
How Birth Mirrors The Mystery Of The Cross & Resurrection | Ep. 70
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Inside you will find:
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- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information...
Discernment During Labor & Birth With The Holy Spirit | Ep. 69
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In this episode, I'm diving into how to discern birth interventions through a Catholic lens. You’ll learn how to approach medical decisions with peace instead of fear, understand when interventions may be helpful (and when they may not), and use practical tools to invite the Holy Spirit into your birth experience.
This conversation will empower you to trust you...
If You Are Feeling AFRAID Of Birth, You Need To Hear This! | Ep. 68
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
My Top Tips For Giving Birth Without An Epidural (From A Labor Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 67 (REPLAY)
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You want to give birth without an epidural—but how do you actually get there?
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly what I would do if I were preparing for a natural, unmedicated birth starting today. As a former L&D nurse, doula, and mom who’s been on both sides of th...
Zelie's Birth Story: Peaceful Unmedicated Hospital Birth (Yes, It’s Possible!) (w/ Alison Smith) | Ep. 66
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Inside you will find:
- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons
- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth
- Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information.
- Lessons from other birth profes...
A Catholic Mom's Guide to Spiritually Preparing for Birth (with Mary Haseltine) | Ep. 65 (REPLAY)
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This episode is a replay of one of the most listened to episodes of this podcast - I hope you enjoy!
Today, I’m talking with Mary Haseltine—Catholic mother of eight, doula, and author of Made for This: The Catholic Mom’s Guide to Birth. Her work has been such a gift to countless women...
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Positive Natural Hospital Birth | Ep. 64 (REPLAY)
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Hospital births aren't always the most supportive for natural birth, but sometimes it's the only option. Whether it's due to medical reasons, finances, or personal preference, you still deserve an amazing birth experience. Here are some practical tips and hospital HACKS I've learned as a labor and delivery nurse and doula to help you achieve that.
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Membrane Sweep To Induce Labor? Here Is What To Expect! | Ep. 63
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Have you heard your provider mention a membrane sweep, membrane strip, or stretch and sweep as a way to get labor started? Maybe you’re nearing the end of pregnancy and trying to avoid a medical induction but you’re not quite sure what this procedure actually involves or whether it’s the right choice for you.
In th...
How to Survive Early Labor Without Losing Your Mind | Ep. 62
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Early labor can feel confusing, exhausting, and honestly a little scary, especially if this is your first baby. But early labor isn’t a mistake or something to rush through. It’s an intentional part of the design of birth, meant to gently prepare your body, mind, and heart for what’s coming next.
In this week's e...
What No One's Saying About Home Birth, Sisterhood, and the Spiritual War on Women's Intuition (w/ Megan Wells) | Ep. 61 (REPLAY)
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Today I'm re-releasing one of my favorite interviews I've done on the podcast - I hope you enjoy!
What if your desire for a peaceful, faith-aligned birth isn’t just personal—but part of something deeper and more countercultural than you realized?
In this episode, I’m joined by Cath...
Top Tips For A Successful VBAC (From a Labor & Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 60
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The C-section rate in the United States is hovering around 35%, which means VBAC preparation is becoming more important than ever. As a labor & delivery nurse and birth doula, VBAC is one of the most common concerns moms bring to me.
In this episode, I’m sharing my top, experience-backed tips to help you feel informed, emp...
VBAC or Repeat C-Section? Which is Actually Riskier? | Ep. 59
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One of the most frustrating things I see as a doula and labor and delivery nurse is how often women are making birth decisions based on fear instead of facts. When it comes to VBAC specifically, many women are told it’s “too risky” without ever being given real numbers or full context.
In this week's epis...
Tips To Get Labor Started FAST From Home (How To Induce Labor "Naturally") | Ep. 58
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This week, I'm sharing natural, at-home ways to encourage labor to begin without immediately relying on medical induction. These are evidence-based, natural methods that may help encourage labor when the body is truly ready, while also emphasizing discernment, prayer, and nervous system regulation in the final weeks of pregnancy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode...
My TOP Tips For Preventing An Unnecessary C-Section! (From a Labor & Delivery Nurse and Doula) | Ep. 57
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In this episode of Holy Confident Birth, I share six proven strategies to help reduce the risk of an unnecessary C-section during birth. Many healthy, normal births end up in surgery due to common practices in today’s medicalized birth culture, but there is so much that expectant moms can do to stay informed, empowered, and confident in...
What Your OBGYN Won't Tell You About BREECH Birth! (with Dr. Stu Fischbein) | Ep. 56
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In this episode of The Holy Confident Birth Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Stuart Fischbein—community obstetrician, breech and twin birth specialist, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—for an honest conversation about breech and twin pregnancies.
So many women are told they are automatically “high risk” when they discover their baby is breech or they’re...
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Natural Birth | Ep. 55
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In this episode, I share the 10 biggest lessons I wish I had known before my first natural birth. This is wisdom gathered from my experience as a labor & delivery nurse, doula, and mom. If you're planning a natural birth or just want to understand how birth unfolds when it's undisturbed, this episode will leave you feeling informed a...
Unconventional Ways To Prevent TEARING During Birth! Ep. 54
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In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest fears I hear from moms all the time: tearing. But the truth is, tearing is way less dramatic than it seems, and there is so much you can do to lower your risk. I’m walking you through the five things that make the biggest difference - t...
