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Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth, Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Catholic + Christian Moms

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★★★★★
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This podcast has
92 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Eve O'Brien
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No
Date created
2023/07/21
Latest episode
2026/10/16
Average duration
42 min.
Release period
8 days

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Enroll in the Holy Confident Birth Course: holyconfidentbirth.com/course  Hi! I’m Eve O’Brien—Catholic wife, mama of two, former Labor & Delivery nurse turned doula, and creator of the Holy Confident Birth Course. I help women who love Jesus reclaim birth as God designed it, step out of fear, and walk into motherhood with confidence and joy. After witnessing many hospital and out-of-hospital births, and experiencing my own birth center and home births, I realized how much the way we birth impacts not only our babies, but the mothers we become. Therefore, this podcast weaves together physiological birth education, crunchy motherhood, and faith to help equip you in all part of your person- body, mind, and spirit. 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 wisely and protect the birth you desire ✅ Embrace holistic, natural motherhood that honors God’s design ✅ 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 You’ll hear interviews with midwives, doulas, herbalists, and other birth professionals, as well as raw and honest birth stories from women who’ve walked this path before you. Together, we’ll talk about birth trauma, VBAC, homebirth, breastfeeding, natural remedies, and slow, intentional motherhood in the face of modern culture which puts so much necessary rush and pressure on motherhood, which is meant to be joyous. This is a place for the mother who knows there is more than the medicalized status quo and for the ones seeking birth and motherhood that are peaceful and rooted in God's design. Topics include: Natural Birth, Physiological Birth, Homebirth, Birth Center Birth, Hospital Birth, Unmedicated Birth, VBAC, HBAC, Overcoming Birth Trauma, Healing from Birth Trauma, Pain-Free/Ecstatic Birth, Catholic Motherhood, Christian Motherhood, Faith-Based Birth, God’s Design for Birth, Crunchy Motherhood, Holistic Motherhood, Natural Motherhood, Attachment Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Co-Sleeping, Breastfeeding, Natural Weaning, Postpartum Recovery, Postpartum Healing, Postpartum Mental Health, Pelvic Floor Recovery, Natural Childbirth Education, Birth Preparation, Birth Planning, Natural Birth Preparation, Pregnancy Nutrition, Ancestral Nutrition, Nourishing Pregnancy, Brain Science in Birth, The Role of the Brain in Labor, Hormones of Birth, Oxytocin in Birth, Endorphins in Labor, How to Manage Labor Pain Naturally, Natural Pain Relief in Labor, Labor Positions, Birth Movement, Spinning Babies, Baby Positioning, Breech Birth, Induction Alternatives, Natural Induction, Avoiding C-Section, Reducing Birth Interventions, Informed Consent in Birth, Midwifery, Doula Support, Partner Support in Birth, Christian Doula, Catholic Doula, Preparing Husbands for Birth, Birth Mindset, Overcoming Fear in Labor, Confidence in Birth, Trusting God in Birth, Faith and Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Cycle Tracking, Holistic Fertility, Pregnancy Wellness, Holistic Health for Moms, Herbal Remedies in Pregnancy, Essential Oils for Labor, Homeopathy for Birth, Natural Remedies for Postpartum, Gut Health for Moms, Healing after Birth, Slow Living Motherhood, Simple Living, Homemaking, Nourishing the Family, Whole Foods Cooking, Functional Nutrition, Functional Healing, Holistic Family Life *disclaimer: this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not personal medical advice. 

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Trusting God's Design When Birth Feels Scary (Mini Birth Course Series: Day 1/4) | Ep. 91
2026/10/16
🕊 Join The Holy Confident Birth Course  Inside you will find: Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birthTaught 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* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births ✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🧺 Shop my favorite birth + postpartum products on Amazon 00:00 - Welcome to the free four-part mini birth course  01:40 - The course reopening and launch bonuses  03:32 - Meet Eve: nurse, doula and childbirth educator  07:53 - The tension between natural birth and a Catholic care team  12:20 - Why birth matters so much to God  15:20 - The temptation to control, from Eve in the garden  17:43 - Mary’s surrender and the Nativity that didn’t go to plan  20:40 - Surrender is not passivity: stewarding your birth  22:27 - Your husband’s role and Joseph in the stable  23:32 - Fear, control and over-medicalized birth  26:45 - Pathological vs physiological views of birth  29:46 - Seeing God’s fingerprints in the design of birth 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.
Shelby's Peaceful Home Birth + Advice for Adding a Second Baby (with Shelby Ribolin) | Ep. 90
2026/10/05
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊  The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊Join The Waitlist for the Holy Confident Birth Course (Relaunching with Bonuses and Updates October 19th!) 🧺 Shop my favorite birth + postpartum products on Amazon  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 first birth taught her about surrender  08:51 - Nutrition, fertility and getting pregnant again  15:36 - Early labor at 38 weeks that she refused to believe  26:26 - The self-exam that changed everything  29:46 - Ten minutes of pushing and catching her own baby  34:54 - The postpartum that was harder than the first  37:18 - Letting go of social media as a mom  45:40 - Her advice for moms expecting a second 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.
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
2026/09/28
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊  The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🕊Join The Waitlist for the Holy Confident Birth Course (Relaunching with Bonuses and Updates October 19th!) 🧺 Shop my favorite birth + postpartum products on Amazon  Resources: Shop Restorative Roots (Code HCB10 for $10 off your first order) Free guides mentioned in the episode Eric Stein runs Restorative Roots with his wife, Holly, making nourishing postpartum meals that now ship all over the country. The business started after a rough first postpartum and a far better second one, when they stocked the freezer with 60 warm, easy-to-digest meals. Eric is a dad of three, with one birth center birth and two home births, and he has spent almost five years in the birth world listening to other families' stories. As a labor and delivery nurse, I have watched so many dads get pushed to the side, so I wanted to ask Eric what it actually looks like for a husband to protect, serve and lead during birth and postpartum. We also talk about masculine and feminine complementarity and why men need brotherhood.  00:00 - How food as medicine led to Restorative Roots 04:43 - From vegan to ancestral eating 07:23 - Why the masculine role matters in birth and postpartum 11:22 - How a husband can step up during postpartum 14:37 - Preparing for postpartum with a checklist, meal prep and prayer 17:49 - Letting go of fear before birth 20:30 - Advocating in the birth room and building a team you trust 23:41 - Supporting your wife when you have to go back to work 27:28 - Why fathers feel unprepared and the power of men's groups 32:35 - What to say to a husband who feels sidelined, plus final advice 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.
Does An Epidural Make Birth Less Holy? 3 Reasons Epidural Guilt Isn't From God. | Ep. 88
2026/09/21
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊 Join The Waitlist for the Holy Confident Birth Course (Relaunching with Bonuses and Updates October 19th!) 🕊 The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🧺 Shop my favorite birth + postpartum products on Amazon 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 is physically doing in your body, and why exhaustion and a pelvic floor that will not release are legitimate reasons to say yes to an epidural.  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.
Do This BEFORE Writing Your Birth Plan or It Won't Matter As A First Time Mom! | Ep. 87
2026/09/07
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊  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* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births 🕊  The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms 🧺 Shop my favorite birth + postpartum products on Amazon  00:00 - Why your provider matters more than your birth plan 02:53 - The real job of a birth plan is to start a conversation 05:16 - The photographer and the mood board: matching your provider to your plan 09:35 - How most women pick a provider by accident 12:00 - Practice patterns: the habits your provider brings into the room 14:15 - Hospital policy versus your provider's habits 16:11 - The call group and the stranger who might attend your birth 18:43 - Your homework: questions to ask the office this week 21:14 - What is still yours if you cannot switch, and why switching late is worth it 24:00 - The Holy Confident Birth Course and the one-week discount 27:07 - Three things to do this week and a reminder that God did not mess 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.
“Birth Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated” : Marian's Peaceful & Prayerful Home Birth Story | Ep. 86
2026/08/31
✨ 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  Marian shares her second birth story, from a 32-hour hospital birth with her first baby to a peaceful, prayer-filled home birth with her daughter. She talks about choosing her midwife, preparing spiritually, laboring in the middle of the night, experiencing the power of water, and learning to surrender to God throughout birth. She also opens up about postpartum recovery, adjusting to life with two children, and the biggest lesson she took away from this birth: birth doesn’t have to be complicated. 00:00 — From a difficult first birth to planning a home birth 05:00 — Finding out she was pregnant again 09:00 — Choosing her home birth midwife 14:00 — Preparing spiritually for birth 17:00 — Labor begins in the middle of the night 19:00 — Her water breaks and labor intensifies 21:00 — The birth pool, prayer, and peaceful labor 23:00 — Fear, surrender, and trusting her birth team 26:00 — Pushing and working with her body 27:00 — Experiencing a surprisingly pain-free birth 30:00 — Meeting her daughter 31:00 — Postpartum recovery, motherhood, and the lessons she learned 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.
STOP Obsessing Over Dilation! ( The 3 Things Other Than Dilation That Must Happen For Labor Progress) | Ep. 85
2026/08/26
✨ 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  Dilation is only one piece of the labor progress puzzle. In this episode, we’re breaking down the other important changes happening during labor, including effacement, cervical softening, and baby’s station. You’ll learn why you can be “only” two or four centimeters and still be making significant progress, how baby’s descent plays a role in dilation, and why cervical exams are really just a snapshot of what’s happening in that moment. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what’s actually happening in your body so you can feel more confident when your labor doesn’t follow the textbook timeline. 00:00 — Why dilation isn’t the whole picture 02:00 — The “only two centimeters” story 04:00 — Effacement: thinning and shortening 06:00 — Cervical softening and prostaglandins 08:30 — Why baby’s station matters 10:30 — How baby helps the cervix dilate 11:30 — Birth is more than 0–10 centimeters 12:00 — What to ask instead of “How many centimeters?” 13:00 — Why you may want to skip the dilation number 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.
Why You Feel So Depleted After Baby (and What to Do About It) w/ Brooke Rozzie of Faithfully Nourished | Ep. 84
2026/08/17
✨ 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  Brooke Rozmenoski (aka Brooke Rozzie) is a Christian Counselor, Functional Nutrition Coach and the founder of Faithfully Nourished. As a wife and mother of two, Brooke understands firsthand the challenges women face in tending to their health while navigating the demands of marriage, motherhood, and ministry. Through her podcast, coaching programs, retreats, and practice, she has helped hundreds of women uncover the emotional, spiritual, and relational roots of their physical symptoms—restoring God’s order to their health, homes, and hearts. Brooke combines counseling, functional nutrition, nervous system support, and biblical truth to guide women out of survival mode and into Spirit-led, sustainable wholeness—so they can stop “doing healing” and start living from a place of Holy Spirit-led freedom. IG: @brookerozzie Brooke's Inquiry Link: https://l.bttr.to/U3LMb 00:00 — Brooke’s Story & Functional Nutrition  01:40 — Hormones, Cycles & Fertility  03:30 — When “Normal” Labs Don’t Mean You Feel Well  07:15 — Preconception Nutrition  10:30 — The Postpartum Window  12:15 — The PFFP Nutrition Framework  14:40 — Pregnancy Symptoms to Pay Attention To  16:45 — The Mother-Baby Connection  18:45 — Postpartum Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation  22:30 — Minerals, Adaptogens & Adrenal Support  25:45 — Faith, Motherhood & Caring for Your Body  28:15 — 3 Simple Steps for the Depleted Mom  29:45 — Knowing Your Story & Motherhood  31:00 — Connect With Brooke 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.
"Birth Is a Woman’s Finest Hour": Briana’s Two Birth Center Stories | Ep. 83
2026/08/10
✨ 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  Briana Berger shares the very different stories of her first two births—and the profound spiritual transformation that happened between them. Her first birth was an unmedicated birth center birth that left her feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and completely unprepared for the intensity of labor. In the years that followed, Brianna began to see birth through a deeper Catholic lens, discovering the connection between the suffering of childbirth, Christ's Passion, and the joy of new life. With her second baby, she approached birth with a completely different mindset: not trying to control the experience, but learning to trust God with whatever He allowed. Her second birth became a beautiful experience of surrender, prayer, and joy. 00:00 Meet Briana + her first thoughts on birth 03:30 Choosing a birth center and preparing for her first birth  08:00 First labor: the beginning of an intense experience  11:00 “A woman’s finest hour” + arriving at the birth center  15:00 Learning to cope with the intensity of labor  18:00 Her son’s birth + processing the experience afterward  22:00 Informed consent and what she discovered after birth  25:00 Processing a difficult birth + the beginning of spiritual growth  28:00 Discovering the spiritual meaning of birth  32:00 Preparing for her second birth with a new perspective  36:00 Fear, Made for This, and learning to trust God  43:00 Second labor: calm, surrender, and a completely different experience  46:00 “Oh, Jesus” — turning to God in the hardest moment  47:00 Catching her daughter + the joy of a beautiful birth  49:00 What changed between her first and second births  51:00 Trusting God with the unpredictability of birth  52:00 Advice for first-time Catholic moms  53:00 Bringing yourself into God’s presence during birth 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.
Feeling Afraid During Pregnancy or Labor? 5 Lies From the Enemy—and How to Fight Back With Scripture | Ep. 82
2026/08/03
✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here 🕊  Get Access To 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  In this episode, we are going to talk through five Bible verses to meditate on during pregnancy and labor, each paired with a worship song to combat common challenges: fear (2 Timothy 1:7; “Sound Mind” by Brian & Katie Torwalt), anxiety (Philippians 4:6–7; “Confident” by Stephanie Gretzinger and “Wouldn’t It Be Like You” by Brian & Katie Torwalt), pain (John 16:21; “Even When It Hurts” by Hillsong), impatience (Isaiah 66:9; “Isaiah Song” by Maverick City and “Slower I Go” by SEU Worship), and doubt (Psalm 139 and Hebrews 12; “Promises” by Maverick City).  00:00 Welcome and New Name 00:35 Spiritual Side of Labor 03:24 Preach Peace to Your Heart 04:59 Verse for Fear 06:34 Verse for Anxiety 09:09 Verse for Pain 11:35 Verse for Impatience 13:50 Verse for Doubt 16:56 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.
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
2026/07/27
✨ 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
2026/07/20
✨ 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
2026/07/13
✨ 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
2026/07/06
✨ 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
2026/06/29
✨ 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.

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4.9 out of 5
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Annika Salman 2026/07/08
Catholic mom trying to be crunchy
Eve’s episodes have given me so much peace and joy when I think about birth. I have had two births and I’m currently prepping for my third. I am tryin...
★★★★★
AmalfiLove 2026/04/27
A holy, helpful and beautiful listen
As a devout Catholic, mamma, doula, and natural birther and lover of pregnancy, this checks all my boxes! I continue to listen weekly and feel inspire...
★★★★★
kph324 2026/04/14
So thankful!
I am not Catholic, but as a Christian, felt a deep desire to really surrender and prepare for an unmedicated birth for our third baby after having two...
★★★★★
Alyssa D. 01 2026/03/20
I love Eve!
I love this podcast! I’m 1 year postpartum and ready for Baby #2, but so scared since I still have birth trauma. This podcast has been so helpful in h...
★★★★★
✌🏼kel 2026/01/21
Crunchy New Catholic
I’m so glad I found this podcast! I had a home birth with my first baby and that was at the same time I was going through the process of becoming Cath...
★★★★★
Beckysny 2026/01/20
Absolutely love this podcast!
I’m so glad I happened to stumble upon Eve’s podcast one day. I’ve been listening to it throughout my pregnancy - most often in the third trimester - ...
★★★★★
5th time mama 2026/01/16
So blessed to have found this!
So thankful to Eve and this work God has called her to. I first found her course (that I’m in the midst of completing and love!) and now her podcast a...
★★★★★
haydensjacks 2025/12/24
AMAZING BIRTH PREP!
I absolutely love the faith, medical, and holistic perspective of this podcast. It’s made me feel empowered and equipped to have my baby in March! I f...
★★★★★
Jesus,Wife,Mother. 2025/11/30
Exactly what I was looking for.
This lady right here!!! just started listening, and I had to instantly follow this Podcast channel! As a true believer in Jesus Christ, and dedicated...
★★★★★
justthatonegirl? 2025/10/08
I love Eve!
Eve is great & so knowledgeable!! She is open, kind, and so encouraging. This is a great podcast for info & support for those mamas who need a little ...
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