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 help you prepare for the God-centered natural birth you have been dreaming of through education, tips and positive birth stories. Hey, I'm Eve- a labor nurse, birth doula, unmedicated birth mom x2, and most importantly a passionate Jesus-loving Catholic! When I was pregnant for the first time, I was REALLY hoping for a peaceful, faith-filled, unmedicated birth. But despite already having experience as a nurse in the field, all I felt I knew was how to be a "good patient." And all the birth education I found was either fluffy and generic or spiritualized in all the wrong ways. So I pieced things together by myself, and by God’s grace I had an incredible birth. But that experience lit a fire under my butt and left me convinced that it shouldn’t be so dang hard to prepare for a birth that is both natural, and faith-filled. So I went on a mission to piece together YEARS of experience, education, and research so that you don’t have to. Let me make it super easy for you to prepare for the birth of your dreams WITH your Catholic faith at the center. On this podcast you’ll learn how to: ✅ Understand the brain’s powerful role in labor and birth ✅ Overcome fear and cultivate confidence through truth and preparation ✅ Navigate interventions and the medical system wisely and protect the birth you desire ✅ Use labor positions, movement, and mindset to work with your body ✅ Recover and thrive postpartum through nourishment and rest ✅ Embrace motherhood through an intentional, natural, and authentically Catholic perspective If you are ready to… Feel EQUIPPED to knock your birth out of the park, EMPOWERED in your ability to make confident, informed decisions, and EXCITED for the Spirit-led, fear-free birth you’ve been dreaming of… Then make yourself a coffee (or a red-raspberry leaf tea) and cozy up. Let’s jump in! *Disclaimer: this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not personal medical advice.
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
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births 🧺 Shop my favorite birth + postpartum products on Amazon Learn more about Dr. Kayla and her pre/postnatal practice via her website ( https://drkaylaborchers.com/ ) instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/drkaylaborchers/ ) or Podcast ( https://drkaylaborchers.com/blog ) For free guides: https://drkaylaborchers.com/freebies/ For her preconception, pregnancy and postpartum programs: https://drkaylaborchers.com/online-programs/ + use code POD20 for 20% off! 00:00 – Meet Dr. Kayla Borchers & Her Journey to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy 03:25 – Practicing Pelvic Floor Therapy Through a Catholic Lens 08:35 – What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy? 17:15 – What a Virtual Pelvic Floor PT Session Looks Like 21:20 – Why Europe Prioritizes Postpartum Pelvic Floor Care 25:15 – How Pelvic Floor Health Impacts Labor & Birth 29:45 – Practical Labor Positions to Relax the Pelvic Floor 35:00 – Common Postpartum Issues That Aren't Actually "Normal" 38:40 – Building a Stronger Postpartum Recovery 42:05 – Signs It's Time to See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist 43:15 – Overcoming the Embarrassment of Asking for Help 45:00 – Dr. Kayla's Resources & Final Encouragement Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
Want A FASTER Birth? 5 Evidence-Based Tips For Easier Dilation During Labor | Ep. 80
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births 00:00 Welcome 00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup 00:52 New DIY Doula Guide 03:33 Tip 1 Move Often 07:20 Tip 2 Relax Through Contractions 09:33 Tip 3 Optimize Labor Hormones 11:51 Tip 4 Eat and Hydrate 14:15 Tip 5 Backward Toilet Sitting 15:23 Wrap Up and Next Steps Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
"The Birth We Always Prayed For" - Blaise's Redemptive Homebirth After Hospital VBAC + 2 C-Sections | Ep. 79
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here 00:00 Welcome 01:09 Meet Blaise 05:04 First Pregnancy 10:40 Induction to C-Section 13:59 Traumatic OR Experience 18:28 Postpartum Recovery and PTSD 22:15 Pregnant Again and VBAC Plan 26:09 Second Birth VBAC Attempt 31:10 Healing Repeat C-Section 32:37 Preparing for Third Birth 35:45 Third Labor 39:20 Unmedicated VBAC 41:08 Fourth Pregnancy 46:04 Redemptive Home Birth 59:13 Postpartum Home Birth Care 01:04:13 Healing Birth Trauma 01:12:27 Final Reflections Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
Don't Forget To Ask These Questions BEFORE Hiring Your OB or Midwife! | Ep. 78
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
Everything You NEED To Know About Gestational Diabetes (w/ Lily Nichols, RD) | Ep. 77
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:20 What Is Gestational Diabetes 05:45 Can It Be Prevented 08:30 Why Pregnancy Raises Insulin Resistance 13:26 Conventional GDM Diet Guidelines 14:29 Why High Carb Plans Fail 16:42 A Better Approach 19:41 Protein Fat and Salt Explained 24:10 Choosing Better Carbs 28:51 Milling Flour and Sourdough 30:57 Bio Individual Carb Tolerance 33:23 Wearing A CGM 33:59 Meal Order Strategy 35:49 Dates and Dessert 37:35 Glucose Screening Options 44:09 Proactive Early Pregnancy 47:09 After a GDM Diagnosis 51:41 Fixing Fasting Numbers 55:23 Birth Plans With GDM 01:00:20 Three Rules For Balancing Blood Sugar 01:01:09 Resources and Wrap Up Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
Labor Support Tips for Dads (How to Help Your Wife Through Childbirth!) | Ep. 76
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here 00:00 Welcome Back Update 01:52 Episode Focus Dads 02:49 Dad's Role Matters 04:49 Prenatal Preparation 06:13 Advocate For The Birth Plan 09:28 Early Labor Basics 10:59 Set The Environment 12:16 Fuel And Hydrate 13:18 Dont Ask Just Do 14:33 Movement, Breathing, Touch 16:57 Temperature And Affirmations 18:30 Document And Don't Complain 21:19 Resources Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
“I Will Cherish This Birth Forever” : Kate's Transformative Hospital Birth Story | Ep. 75
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here In this episode, Kate shares the beautiful story of welcoming her first daughter after a 60+ hour labor in Australia’s midwifery care system. From prodromal labor and slow progress to a peaceful birth at sunrise, Kate reflects on how birth became a profound encounter with surrender, strength, and the mystery of Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
"Trust Is The Remedy For Fear" - Brigitta's Homebirth Stories | Ep. 74
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here In this powerful episode, Brigitta shares the beautiful stories of her two Spirit-led home births and the deep trust in God that carried her through each one. We talk about overcoming fear through truth, surrendering birth to the Lord, and how faith transformed her approach to labor, pain, and motherhood. This conversation is a moving reminder that trust is the remedy for fear, and that birth can be a profound place of encountering God. Brigitta's Website: https://thedailyroses.com/ Catholic Pregnancy & Baby Journal: https://thedailyroses.com/shop/ Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Ties! (w/ Alyssa of Undoer of Tots) | Ep. 73
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here Breastfeeding struggles are often brushed off as “normal” postpartum challenges, but what if there’s more going on beneath the surface? In this episode, I’m joined by Alyssa, speech-language pathologist and founder of Undoer of Tots, to unpack the often-overlooked connection between oral ties, body tension, breastfeeding difficulties, sleep struggles, and infant development. After navigating her own painful postpartum feeding journey with tongue ties, mastitis, multiple providers, and unanswered questions, Alyssa became passionate about helping other moms better understand what may be driving feeding issues in their babies. We discuss what oral ties actually are, common signs of feeding dysfunction, what frenectomies involve, and why tongue ties are often just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to underlying body tension and airway development. Alyssa also shares why release procedures aren’t always urgent and how bodywork, oral motor exercises, and a deeper understanding of infant physiology can empower parents to make informed decisions. Mentioned in the Episode: Alyssa’s Website: https://www.undoeroftots.com/ Free Tongue Tie Red Flags Guide: https://www.undoeroftots.com/freebie Follow Alyssa on Instagram: @undoeroftots Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
A Catholic Perspective on Pain-Free Birth | Ep. 72
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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 it through a deeply Catholic lens. 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
"A School Of Trust": Lydia's Pain-Free Hospital Birth Story | Ep. 71
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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, and discovering what it truly means to prepare both physically and spiritually for birth. She also shares her unexpected journey through endometriosis, infertility, and restorative reproductive care, offering hope to women walking a similar road. This episode is a beautiful reminder that birth is not just physical. It’s deeply spiritual, and often becomes a true school of trust. 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
How Birth Mirrors The Mystery Of The Cross & Resurrection | Ep. 70
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here I’m back after taking Holy Week off to be more contemplative with my family, and I’m sharing why spring and Easter feel especially meaningful to me. I reflect on how pregnancy and birth mirror the liturgical seasons: the roughly 40 weeks of pregnancy echo the biblical meaning of 40 as a time of waiting, purification, and refinement, like Lent. I compare early labor to Holy Thursday, active labor to Good Friday, transition to Holy Saturday’s darkness, and finally meeting our babies to Easter Sunday’s resurrection joy. 00:00 Easter Welcome 01:30 Why Spring Feels Like Birth 04:51 Pregnancy as Forty Days 06:41 Suffering and Joy Together 09:53 Labor Mirrors Triduum 12:27 Gift After Sacrifice 15:04 White Martyrdom Motherhood 15:43 Easter Sale and Farewell Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
Discernment During Labor & Birth With The Holy Spirit | Ep. 69
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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 your body, steward your birth well, and confidently advocate for yourself and your baby. I talk about: What birth interventions are Why interventions are not inherently “good” or “bad” The difference between a physiological vs. pathological view of birth What the “cascade of interventions” is and why it matters A few simple frameworks to use when considering an intervention Why trusting your body (while recognizing the need for intervention at times) is key 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
If You Are Feeling AFRAID Of Birth, You Need To Hear This! | Ep. 68
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here In this episode of the Holy Confident Birth Podcast, we explore an often-overlooked aspect of preparing for birth: spiritual warfare. Many women spend time preparing physically and mentally for labor, but fewer recognize the spiritual battle that can arise during pregnancy, especially as birth approaches. Drawing from experiences supporting mothers as a nurse and doula, this episode looks at the patterns of fear and anxiety that commonly surface during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester and again in the final weeks before birth. Rather than dismissing these feelings as “just nerves,” we consider the possibility that some of these struggles may be part of a deeper spiritual attack on women’s identity as mothers and daughters of God. You’ll hear why birth matters deeply to God, why the enemy hates it, and how recognizing spiritual warfare can help you reclaim peace, authority, and confidence as you prepare to welcome your baby. Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
My Top Tips For Giving Birth Without An Epidural (From A Labor Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 67 (REPLAY)
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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 the bed (so to speak), I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what absolutely matters when it comes to preparing for a natural birth. Whether you’re a first-time mom or just wanting a different experience this time around, this episode will walk you through the practical, emotional, and spiritual steps I recommend to truly prepare for birth without medication. We’ll cover: Why knowing your why is foundational The critical difference your provider and birth setting make How to train your brain to believe that birth is normal What it actually looks like to cope well through labor And the biggest red flags that can sabotage your plan I’m not here to sugarcoat the work it takes—but I am here to affirm that this is possible, and you are capable. Resources: 🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE 🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE 🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this! About Me Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center. Want to learn more? Visit holyconfidentbirth.com . Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care. Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education.
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 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 professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife - *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!! - *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The Free Labor Positions Guide Here Today I am so excited to welcome Alison—who supports Holy Confident Birth behind the scenes—to share the birth story of her daughter, Zelie. Alison started working as the assistant for Holy Confident Birth after first taking The Holy Confident Birth Course during her pregnancy! Alison describes conceiving after about 10 cycles, learning she was pregnant during a chaotic move and job transition, and navigating a physically difficult pregnancy. She explains switching from an understaffed OB practice where she felt like a number to a small community hospital team that offered respectful, low-intervention care, plus hiring a Christian doula. Alison recounts a long labor beginning near her due date, laboring at home, arriving at the hospital at 6 cm, using a calm birth environment with intermittent monitoring, trying nitrous, choosing to break her water, pushing for a long time, and delivering Zelie on December 30 with her husband catching the baby. She shares having a borderline third-degree tear, using pitocin for placenta delivery, and reflecting on faith, control, and trusting God. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:19 Allison Background Story 02:50 Finding the Birth Course 03:36 Conception and Early Pregnancy 07:17 Provider Switch and Doula 12:36 Birth Mindset and Fears 17:59 Green Flags in Prenatal Care 24:54 Labor Begins at Home 30:01 Arriving at the Hospital 32:46 Staying Calm in Labor 33:47 Protecting Birth Space 35:03 Back Into Labor Flow 36:05 Snacks And Stamina 38:16 Breaking The Waters 41:32 Pushing And Positions 43:24 Meeting Baby Zoe 46:46 Birth Plan Green Flags 49:50 What Birth Surprised Her 52:22 Faith And Letting Go 59:36 Advice For Fearful Moms 01:02:09 Why Doulas Matter 01:04:49 Gratitude And Wrap Up Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.
A Catholic Mom's Guide to Spiritually Preparing for Birth (with Mary Haseltine) | Ep. 65 (REPLAY)
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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 who long to see birth not as a medical event but as something deeply tied to our faith, our design, and the beautiful mystery of bringing new life into the world. In this episode, Mary shares how her own birth experiences led her into birth work and ultimately to write Made for This . We talk about the theology of birth, why birth is more than just getting through labor, and how it’s an invitation for us as women to trust, to surrender, and to see birth as part of our calling as mothers. You’ll hear us unpack: How Mary’s experiences of both home and hospital births shaped her understanding of birth as a reflection of the Paschal mystery The importance of reclaiming the spiritual and sacramental dimensions of birth, especially in a culture that sees birth as a medical emergency The difference between controlling birth and receiving it as a gift How to prepare spiritually for birth—especially in those final weeks Practical ways to choose a birth team and birth setting that align with your faith and values Mary also shares insights into her Made for This Birth app and her ongoing work to support Catholic mothers and birth workers around the world. If you’ve ever felt a longing to see your birth experience through the lens of faith—or to be reminded that your body was designed with intention and beauty for this work—this conversation will resonate deeply. Resources Mentioned: Mary’s book , Made for This: The Catholic Mom’s Guide to Birth The Made for This Birth app, with birth affirmations, prayers, and a directory of Catholic birth workers Mary’s website: madeforthisbirth.net Resources: 🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE 🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE 🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this! About Me Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center. Want to learn more? Visit holyconfidentbirth.com . Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care. Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Positive Natural Hospital Birth | Ep. 64 (REPLAY)
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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. Resources: 🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE: https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/labor-positions-guide 🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE WAITLIST: https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/waitlist 🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES: https://holyconfidentbirth.com/links Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this! About Me Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center. Want to learn more? Visit holyconfidentbirth.com . Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.
Membrane Sweep To Induce Labor? Here Is What To Expect! | Ep. 63
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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 this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about membrane sweeps so you can make a truly informed decision - not one made out of pressure, impatience, or lack of information. I share what a membrane sweep is, how it works, when it’s commonly recommended, the real risks and benefits that are often not fully explained during prenatal visits. Every pregnancy and every decision looks different. I hope this episode equips you with knowledge, confidence, and peace as you discern what’s best for you and your baby. As always, if you’re pregnant or preparing to welcome your little one soon, please know you are in my prayers. Resources: 🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE 🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE 🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this! About Me Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center. Want to learn more? Visit holyconfidentbirth.com . Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care. Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education
How to Survive Early Labor Without Losing Your Mind | Ep. 62
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course 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 episode, I walk you through what early labor typically looks like and share practical, physiology-based tips to help you stay calm, conserve energy, and avoid burning out before active labor even begins. I also explain why early labor is more like a marathon than a sprint, how your hormones and nervous system influence labor progress, and what you can do during this stage to set yourself up for a smoother, more efficient birth experience. In this episode, I cover: What early labor usually feels like and how it often begins Common physical and emotional signs of early labor Why consistency matters more than contraction timing How long early labor typically lasts (especially for first-time moms) Why distraction and “staying in denial” can actually help The importance of eating, hydrating, and fueling your body well How minerals and glucose support strong, efficient contractions Smart ways to rest without working against baby’s positioning Why labor often starts at night (and how melatonin and oxytocin work together) When it’s actually time to head to your birth location Why laboring at home longer can protect your energy and hormones Early labor is not the time to power through or go into full labor mode. It’s a time to settle your energy, support your body, and create an environment where labor hormones can do what they’re designed to do. Thank you so much for listening. If this episode helped you, I’d be so grateful if you left a rating and review! It truly helps other moms find this podcast, and I read every single one. Resources: 🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE 🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE 🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this! About Me Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center. Want to learn more? Visit holyconfidentbirth.com . Disclaimer This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care. Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education
