Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, Unmedicated
Faithful Labor is a podcast for Christian women exploring natural childbirth, including VBAC and unmedicated birth. Host Audrey Stinson, a former RN and mother of four, shares biblical perspectives on pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The show features uplifting birth stories and practical education to help listeners feel confident and at peace about physiological birth while keeping faith central.
Episodes
17. Suffering In Birth & Motherhood is NEVER Wasted: A Journey of Healing & Hope with Olivia Wilcox
📌 Episode Summary:
Y'all you are IN for a treat with today's interview. I'm telling ya, you do not want to miss the encouragement & wisdom laced throughout this episode!
Today you'll hear as my sweet friend Olivia (from @thenotsoangrymom over on Instagram) shares her powerful journey through motherhood—from navigating very different birth experiences, walking through postpartum struggles &
16. A Dad's Perspective Featuring My Husband: Transitioning From A Passive Bystander to An Active Birth Partner
In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Hunter, to talk about his journey from being a passive observer to an active, faith-filled support partner in our birth experiences. Together, we share how his understanding of natural birth has evolved over the years, the ways he grew through education and experience, and why it’s so important for fathers to step into their God-given role in the birth
15. The Top 3 Nuggets I Share About MOST Often With Natural Birth - Curious Moms
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the top three things that seem to come up all the time when I chat with curious moms about natural birth. Whether you’re just starting to consider a natural birth or you’re already on board and looking for encouragement, I hope you enjoy these little must-know tidbits that I just can’t help but talk about!
I'll cover:
Why your body is designed for birth—and
14. Wanting A Natural Birth? Here Are The Top 5 Things You Can Do To Avoid An Epidural (Mini-Series Part 3B)
If you’re hoping for an unmedicated birth and want to avoid an epidural, this episode is for you! Whether you’re newly pregnant, preparing for your first natural birth, or looking for a different experience after a medicated birth, I’m walking you through five essential steps to help you labor naturally with confidence as you forgo using the most common labor intervention in the 21st century.
In
13. Wanting a Natural Birth? Here Are The Top 5 Things You Can Do to Avoid an Epidural (Mini Series Part 3A)
If you’re hoping for an unmedicated birth and want to avoid an epidural, this episode is for you! Whether you’re newly pregnant, preparing for your first natural birth, or looking for a different experience after a medicated birth, I’m walking you through five essential steps to help you labor naturally with confidence as you forgo using the most common labor intervention in the 21st century.
In
12. Feeling Anxious About Adding to Your Family or Going Through Pregnancy? 3 Biblical Reminders to Root You In Truth
Have you ever felt a wave of fear or anxiety hit you after seeing those two pink lines? The reality of living in a changing body, the possibility of sickness, the timing of adding to your family wasn't what you had planned... Maybe you’re further along in your pregnancy, and doubt is creeping in about how you’ll manage another little one or even just handle one baby if this will be your first...
H
11. Pregnancy After 40 & Leaving a Legacy of Holistic Health with Fertility Coach Susan Gladstein
In today’s episode, we’re diving into faith, fertility, and holistic health—particularly when it comes to conceiving after vasectomy reversal, pregnancy after 40, & caring for the bodies God has given us in a holistically mindful way.
My guest, Susan Gladstein, is a holistic fertility practitioner, health coach, and mom of seven. After being faced with the challenges that come with trying to
10. Still Unsure About The Epidural? Here's 4 NEED-To-Know Ways It Can Affect Your Baby (Mini-Series Part 2)
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the often-overlooked impact of epidurals on our precious babies.
While many women are aware of how epidurals affect mom, the effects on baby are often swept under the rug.
So whether you’re considering an epidural OR have already made the decision to avoid it & need some extra motivation to stay the course, this episode will give you 4 compelling reas
09.How Overcoming Birth Trauma Led a RN to Understand & Trust God's Design for Birth with Aly McClain
Have you ever felt like birth was something to endure rather than embrace? Or maybe fear of the unknown made you outsource every decision to the “experts” without considering what aligns with God’s design?
In today’s episode, I sit down with Aly McClain(host of the Peaceful Homebirth Podcast), a registered nurse whose own journey through birth trauma led her to unlearn mainstream narratives, quest
08. What IS an Epidural, Anyway? (Mini-Series Part 1)
But I thought you were "kinda crunchy"? Why are you talking about ePiDurAls?
Well. Here's the thing, epidurals are THE most common childbirth intervention in the western maternity model of care and, just as with EVERYTHING else related to birth, I believe that being informed and educated about ALL your options (including this one) is extremely important.
We need to know what we are saying "no" to
07. Confused About What Doulas Actually Do? Let's Fix That! Bringing Clarity to a Doula's Role with Emily Errington
In today's conversation, my dear friend Emily Errington, a birth doula & the owner of Wildflower Doula Co. based in Lubbock,Tx, shares her insights on the various roles of doulas in supporting families during pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum.
Some topics you'll hear us discuss are:
The importance of birth education for BOTH parents
The dynamics between doulas & husbands
How to nav
06. Following, Obeying & Trusting the Lord in Birth, Birthwork & Beyond with founder of The Biblical Birth School - Brittany McCardle
In today's episode I have the absolute JOY of interviewing my friend and mentor Brittany McCardle of the Biblical Birth School.
Brittany is a wife, mom to *almost* 7, a childbirth educator, certified doula & founder for the Biblical Birth School -- a certification organization which trains & equips birth workers with a robust education on all matters of birth through a CHRISTIAN perspecti
05. My HBA2C (Homebirth After 2 C-sections) Story
Yes, I know it's odd that I am choosing to share about my SECOND home birth // VBAC delivery before I share about my first, buuuuut
#1 I've actually already shared about my first homebirth on my friend Aly's podcast The Peaceful Home Birth Podcast (go take a listen!)
#2 WHEN I share about my first homebirth on here, I want to do it in an interview format WITH my husband so he can share his uniqu
04. Worried & Anxious About Labor? My Top 8 Bible Verses for Peace and Strength
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the top 8 Scriptures I dwelt on and clung to MOST throughout my two unmedicated labors. While there are MANY more I could share about, these eight were the ones I repeatedly reflected on that brought me the most peace, strength, and reminded me of God’s unfailing love even during the most intense moments of birth.
While regular ol' birth affirmations and mantras ca
03. How To Relax in Early Labor Using The "Limp Noodle" Approach
In today's episode I'm sharing about my ridiculously-named, go-to approach for handling early labor contractions.
You'll come away from this episode having learned:
WHY relaxing into contractions rather than tensing up & fighting them matters
The value of training yourself to PRACTICE (seriously, you gotta) relaxing during pregnancy BEFORE labor begins-- attempting to relax for the 1st time
02. Positive Pregnancy Test!? 6 Steps You Can Take Right Now To Prepare For What’s Ahead!
YAY! You're having a baby! Congratulations!
In today's episode, I want to give your brain a break from the potentially scrambling thoughts of, "now what?" & offer up some simple, practical first steps you can begin taking to prepare for the rest of your pregnancy & your precious little one's arrival.
Step 1: Submit & Surrender Your Birth Plans
Step 2: Dream, Pray & Journal About
01. The #1 Approach to Experiencing Peace, Confidence & Clarity in Pregnancy and Birth Prep
The #1 Approach to Experiencing Peace, Confidence, and Clarity in Pregnancy and Labor Prep
In today's episode, I'm sharing about the #1 approach to pregnancy, childbirth prep & honestly -- ALL of life -- that I believe (read: KNOW) leads to peace, confidence and clarity.
It's a bold claim, I know, but approaching my 3rd pregnancy this way (after NOT applying this approach in my first two deliv
Faithful Labor Podcast Trailer
Catching yourself feeling kinda curious about taking a more natural approach to childbirth but aren’t quite sure if it’s the right path for you?
Are you wanting to understand about God’s good & wise design for pregnancy, birth and postpartum but feel overwhelmed on where to even start?
Do you trust that God REALLY does care about & wants to be involved in ALL the details of your life …
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