Everything that is new to you seems scary. Familiarity is what makes things comfortable and less scary. This is true for many things and home birth is no different. I get messages from listeners saying they would love to have a birth at home but their husband isn’t comfortable or maybe they’re scared to do it. So I want to talk today about whether home birth is scary or if maybe we’re just scared of what you don’t know and your fear is really based on what you’ve been told which might not even be true. But God is not the author of fear….He tells us to FEAR NOT — so let’s get the information and move forward fearlessly.

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--> Sign up for your PERSONALIZED Pregnancy Coaching Midwife & Me Power Hour HERE

These consults can include: birth plan consultation, past birth processing, second opinions, breastfeeding consultation, and so much more! Think of it as a special, one-hour appointment with a midwife to discuss whatever your concerns may be without any bias of practice policy or insurance policy influencing recommendations.

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DISCLAIMER: Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife. Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care. Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice. Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed. I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices. Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them. This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

When you want to have a homebirth but your husband or family isn't on board, it can be a very stressful and frustrating for everybody involved. They love you dearly and the lies of the world can have them believing that home birth is dangerous and reckless. Often with the right information, they will change their perspective, so this episode dives into this topic. It is easier for me to talk to them than for you to since I don't have the emotional ties you do. Sit down and listen together or just send them the link to listen. Hopefully this will be the first step to you being on the same page. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a very special announcement on this topic!

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--> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world conducted LIVE this summer. Learn more or sign up HERE!

--> Sign up for your PERSONALIZED Pregnancy Coaching Midwife & Me Power Hour HERE

These consults can include: birth plan consultation, past birth processing, second opinions, breastfeeding consultation, and so much more! Think of it as a special, one-hour appointment with a midwife to discuss whatever your concerns may be without any bias of practice policy or insurance policy influencing recommendations.

Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE

Lori's Recommended Resources HERE

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Be heard! Take My Quick SURVEY to give input on future episodes you want to hear --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey

Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com

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• Join Our Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

Learn more about Lori and the podcast at yourbirthgodsway.com!

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DISCLAIMER: Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife. Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care. Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice. Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed. I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices. Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them. This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

It is only natural that many moms are afraid of tearing "down there" during birth. Perineal tears (aka perineal lacerations) seem pretty scary, but the best way to deal with fear is by getting the information so you can think about it more rationally. Yes, tears do happen, but they are rare and the risk that you have one can be reduced by doing some things before and during birth, so today that's what we're talking about - how to reduce the risk of tearing during birth.

Links mentioned in the show:

Earth Mama Herbal Sitz Bath (formerly known as Postpartum Tea)

Traditional Peri Bottle

Super cool new style of Peri Bottle

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--> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world conducted LIVE this summer. Learn more or sign up HERE!

--> Sign up for your PERSONALIZED Pregnancy Coaching Midwife & Me Power Hour HERE

These consults can include: birth plan consultation, past birth processing, second opinions, breastfeeding consultation, and so much more! Think of it as a special, one-hour appointment with a midwife to discuss whatever your concerns may be without any bias of practice policy or insurance policy influencing recommendations.

Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE

Lori's Recommended Resources HERE

Sign up for email updates Here

Be heard! Take My Quick SURVEY to give input on future episodes you want to hear --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey

Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com

Socials:

• Follow Your Birth, God's Way on Instagram!
• Follow the Your Birth, God's Way Facebook Page!
• Join Our Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

Learn more about Lori and the podcast at yourbirthgodsway.com!

FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation

DISCLAIMER: Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife. Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care. Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice. Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed. I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices. Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them. This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

If you are struggling now or have every struggled with infertility, or if you are currently trying to conceive (TTC), you are going to love this episode. Even if you haven't struggled, you will learn so much about your body and tracking your cycles which will help you know your body even better, so you are going to love this episode too! Today, I talk to Bekah Yawn, host of "For the Love of Hormones" podcast. Bekah teaches fertility awareness from a Christian perspective and offers programs to help you learn how to track your cycles and more! Check out her link below!

Learn more about Bekah and what she has to offer here --> bekahyawn.com

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2 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI:

--> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world conducted LIVE this summer. Learn more or sign up HERE!

--> Sign up for your PERSONALIZED Pregnancy Coaching Midwife & Me Power Hour HERE

These consults can include: birth plan consultation, past birth processing, second opinions, breastfeeding consultation, and so much more! Think of it as a special, one-hour appointment with a midwife to discuss whatever your concerns may be without any bias of practice policy or insurance policy influencing recommendations.

Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE

Lori's Recommended Resources HERE

Sign up for email updates Here

Be heard! Take My Quick SURVEY to give input on future episodes you want to hear --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey

Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com

Socials:

• Follow Your Birth, God's Way on Instagram!
• Follow the Your Birth, God's Way Facebook Page!
• Join Our Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

Learn more about Lori and the podcast at yourbirthgodsway.com!

FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation

DISCLAIMER: Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife. Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care. Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice. Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed. I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices. Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them. This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

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Have you noticed this terminology that pretty much everybody uses about birth? The doctor said I “had to”. I asked the nurse if I “could”. They wouldn’t “let me”. Do you hear that? There’s a structure here that puts “THEM” above you…..and yet it’s YOUR birth. YOU hired THEM to be there. I wanna talk to you today about how a simple change in your mindset can transform the way your birth goes.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn 3 things that are going to empower you to make strong, confident decisions around your birth. You’ll walk away knowing that you can own your birth no matter who you are!

Helpful Links:

2 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI:

--> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world conducted LIVE this summer. Learn more or sign up HERE!

--> Sign up for your PERSONALIZED Pregnancy Coaching Midwife & Me Power Hour HERE

These consults can include: birth plan consultation, past birth processing, second opinions, breastfeeding consultation, and so much more! Think of it as a special, one-hour appointment with a midwife to discuss whatever your concerns may be without any bias of practice policy or insurance policy influencing recommendations.

Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE

Lori's Recommended Resources HERE

Sign up for email updates Here

Be heard! Take My Quick SURVEY to give input on future episodes you want to hear --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey

Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com

Socials:

• Follow Your Birth, God's Way on Instagram!
• Follow the Your Birth, God's Way Facebook Page!
• Join Our Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

Learn more about Lori and the podcast at yourbirthgodsway.com!

FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation

DISCLAIMER: Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife. Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care. Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice. Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed. I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices. Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them. This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.