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Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
Natalie Portman | Christian Doula, Virtual Birth Coach, & Childbirth Educator
29 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text In this episode I'm diving deep into a topic that's been on my heart—how you can experience professional doula support while keeping your birth intimate and private through virtual birth support. This option could be the perfect solution for mamas who are torn between wanting expert guidance and maintaining the sacred space of birth with just their husband present. After supporting many families as an in-person doula and experiencing my own intimate birth with my husband as my ...
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Send us a text In this episode I'm diving deep into a topic that's been on my heart—how you can experience professional doula support while keeping your birth intimate and private through virtual birth support. This option could be the perfect solution for mamas who are torn between wanting expert guidance and maintaining the sacred space of birth with just their husband present. After supporting many families as an in-person doula and experiencing my own intimate birth with my husband as my ...
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Education
Kids & Family,
Religion & Spirituality,
Christianity,
Parenting
Episodes (20/29)
Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
26. You Weren't Made to Do This Alone: God's Design for Support in Labor
Send us a text In this episode I'm diving deep into a topic that's been on my heart—how you can experience professional doula support while keeping your birth intimate and private through virtual birth support. This option could be the perfect solution for mamas who are torn between wanting expert guidance and maintaining the sacred space of birth with just their husband present. After supporting many families as an in-person doula and experiencing my own intimate birth with my husband as my ...
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1 week ago
31 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
25. Excruciating Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy? Why It's NOT Normal & How to Find Real Help
Send us a text In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kate Smith, pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Nurture You Pelvic Health, to discuss a topic that affects countless women but is often dismissed: severe pelvic pain during pregnancy. If you've ever been told your excruciating pain is "just part of being pregnant," this conversation will validate your experience and offer real hope. After experiencing debilitating pelvic pain during my pregnancies—pain so intense that my active labor ...
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2 weeks ago
49 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
24. The Essential Second Trimester Checklist: 7 Faith-Filled Steps for a Strong, Peaceful Pregnancy
Send us a text In this episode, I'm walking you through a practical, faith-filled checklist to help you prepare well during your second trimester—the sweet spot of pregnancy when energy returns and you can finally focus on nourishing your body, mind, and heart for the journey ahead. Whether you're just starting to feel like yourself again or you want to make sure you're on the right track, this episode covers seven key areas to help you steward this season with intention and grace—without per...
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3 weeks ago
34 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
23. She Prepared for an Unmedicated Birth But Got a C-Section—What God Revealed Through Loss & A Medical Miracle
Send us a text In this episode, I'm sitting down with my dear friend Gracie Clowe—a mama who prepared her heart, mind, and body for an unmedicated birth, only to find herself on an operating table for an unplanned C-section. But that's just the beginning of her story. Gracie's journey is one of confusion, surrender, heartbreak, and ultimately, miraculous revelation. After feeling clearly called by God to pursue a natural birth, she did everything—acupuncture, an ECV, even playing music on her...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
22. Understanding Your Rights - Informed Consent & Informed Refusal in Any Birth Setting
Send us a text In this episode, I'm breaking down something every pregnant mama needs to know: you always have a choice when it comes to your birth care, no matter where you're planning to deliver. We're diving deep into informed consent and informed refusal—your fundamental rights that don't disappear just because you walk into a hospital or birth center. Too often, I see birth educators and doulas painting medical staff as the enemy, creating an "us versus them" mentality that honestly brea...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
21. Why "Bouncing Back" After Baby Hurts Christian Moms + What to Do Instead (with Laura Lindahl)
Send us a text In this episode I'm sitting down with Laura Lindahl—certified pre and postnatal coach, exercise physiologist, and Christian body image coach—to talk about something so many moms wrestle with: the pressure to "bounce back" after baby and how to approach postpartum health from a place of grace, not guilt. Laura's story will resonate with so many of us. She went from being trapped in superficial fitness obsessed with how she looked and what others thought, to experiencing a comple...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
20. If You're Planning on Breastfeeding, Listen To This First...
Send us a text In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about breastfeeding before your baby arrives—because preparing for this beautiful journey is just as important as preparing for birth itself. Too many mamas focus all their energy on delivery day but don't think about the feeding relationship that follows, and I don't want that to be you. Whether you're pregnant and considering breastfeeding, already planning to nurse your baby, or have had challenges in the past and want...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
BONUS: When You Feel Like a Failing Mom: God's Sufficient Grace in Pregnancy Struggles
Send us a text In this vulnerable bonus episode, I'm sharing the hardest month of my third pregnancy—battling severe anxiety and depression while navigating morning sickness, parenting struggles, and feeling completely overwhelmed as a mom of two expecting her third baby. This isn't the polished, faith-filled message I usually share. This is me in the trenches, feeling like I'm failing at everything—from parenting my strong-willed four-year-old to managing daily tasks while battling mental he...
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1 month ago
35 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
19. Overcoming Birth Trauma and Fear: A Foster Mom's Journey to Three Different Deliveries
Send us a text In this episode, I'm sharing the incredible birth journey of my very first doula client, Nicki—a foster mom of five whose three births taught her (and me!) powerful lessons about overcoming fear, trusting God's timing, and finding peace through trauma. Nicki's story begins with a terrifying first birth that left her with a fourth-degree tear, massive blood loss, and months of painful recovery. Determined never to experience that again, she felt God calling her toward natural bi...
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2 months ago
53 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
18. [Listener Favorite Replay] How Birth & Motherhood Reflects the Gospel (Originally Ep. 7)
Send us a text While I take a short rest during my first trimester, I’m bringing back one of the most meaningful episodes of the podcast. This conversation has resonated deeply with so many mamas, reminding us that birth and motherhood are not just physical experiences, but also powerful reflections of the gospel. If you’re longing for encouragement, or you want to see your motherhood journey through the lens of God’s sacrificial love, this replay will speak to your heart in fresh ways. In th...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
17. [Listener Favorite Replay] Anxiety & Depression: The Hidden Cost of Trying to Control Birth & Motherhood (Originally Ep. 6)
Send us a text While I’m taking a short season of rest during my first trimester, I’m bringing back one of the most impactful and listened-to conversations we’ve had on the podcast. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear that your birth or postpartum might not go the way you hoped, or if you’ve struggled in the weeks after bringing your baby home, this replay will meet you with truth, honesty, and encouragement. In this episode I'm joined by my friend Crystal Doiron, a licensed clinical social wor...
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2 months ago
52 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
16. [Listener Favorite Replay] Natural Labor Prep: Simple Ways to Ready Your Body for Birth (Originally Ep. 3)
Send us a text While I’m taking a short rest during my first trimester, I wanted to bring back one of the most-loved episodes of the podcast. This conversation has helped so many mamas release fear, embrace God’s design, and feel more confident heading into birth. Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting it again, I pray it blesses and encourages you today. In this episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, we’re talking all about natural ...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
BONUS: Big News + Taking Some Rest Time
Send us a text In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing some big news with you—we're expecting our third baby! This surprise pregnancy has been both a tremendous blessing and a journey that's teaching me so much about rest, surrender, and where my true worth comes from. This announcement comes during a challenging first trimester filled with nausea, exhaustion, and the physical demands of being a pregnant doula. After walking through unimaginable losses with friends and battling fear about ...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
15. First Trimester Checklist Essentials: From Choosing A Provider to Managing Morning Sickness
Send us a text In this episode, I'm walking you through everything you need to know for a confident, faith-filled first trimester—from the moment you see that positive test to building the foundation for your entire pregnancy journey. Whether you're holding a pregnancy test with shaking hands, feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions ahead, or wanting to honor God through this long awaited season, this episode will equip you with both practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement for the weeks...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
14. Leaking, Pelvic Pain, and "That's Just Mom Life"? Why You Deserve Better (And How to Get It)
Send us a text In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Victoria Adeeb, a pelvic floor therapist and founder of Better Body Rehab in Jacksonville Beach, to talk about something every mom needs to hear—that caring for your body isn't selfish, it's sacred kingdom work. Victoria specializes in women's health and has such a heart for helping mamas feel confident in their bodies before, during, and after pregnancy. As a soon-to-be first time mama herself, she brings both clinical expertise and p...
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3 months ago
36 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
13. Discerning the Right Birth Setting For You: Hospital, Birth Center, or Home?
Send us a text In this episode, I'm walking you through one of the most important decisions you'll make during pregnancy—choosing your birth setting. Whether you're considering a hospital birth, birth center, or home birth, each option comes with different levels of support, intervention, comfort, and control, and there's no "right" answer—just the one that's right for you and your baby. I'll be honest—when I was pregnant with my first, I didn't even realize I had options beyond my OB-GYN's o...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
12. When Others Say “You Don't Get a Medal for Natural Birth” But God Says “Present Your Body as a Living Sacrifice”
Send us a text In this episode I'm joined by Katie Prizzia, a faith-filled mama of three, as she shares her incredible testimony of three completely different birth experiences—and how each one revealed God's faithfulness in unexpected ways. Katie's journey took her from an overwhelming premature birth with her first baby, to a faster but still medicated delivery with her second, and finally to the unmedicated birth she felt called to pursue with her third. But this wasn't just about achievin...
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4 months ago
50 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
11. Pack with Peace: Hospital Bag Packing List Essentials
Send us a text In this episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I'm walking you through everything you actually need to pack for your hospital stay—not too much, not too little, but just right for your comfort and your baby's first precious days. If you're staring at your hospital bag wondering if you're doing this whole thing right, you're in exactly the right place. This isn't just another generic packing list—it's about preparing your heart and your bag so y...
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4 months ago
25 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
10. When God's Plan Doesn't Match Yours: Trusting Through Pregnancy Loss and Sleep Struggles
Send us a text In this episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I'm joined by Jamie Ortiz, a pediatric sleep coach, military spouse, and mama of two who shares her powerful journey through pregnancy loss, high-risk births, and finding God's faithfulness in the midst of heartbreak. Jamie's motherhood story began with devastating loss—giving birth prematurely to her baby at 22 weeks while her husband was deployed overseas. But even in that unimaginable grief, God...
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4 months ago
29 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
9. Am I in Labor? Discerning the Signs
Send us a text In this episode of Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, I’m walking you through one of the most common questions expectant mamas ask: “Am I in labor?” Whether you’re experiencing your first round of practice contractions or wondering if this is finally the real deal, this episode will help you discern the signs with confidence and peace. As you approach your due date, it’s natural to analyze every sensation and wonder if labor is beginning. But those B...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
Send us a text In this episode I'm diving deep into a topic that's been on my heart—how you can experience professional doula support while keeping your birth intimate and private through virtual birth support. This option could be the perfect solution for mamas who are torn between wanting expert guidance and maintaining the sacred space of birth with just their husband present. After supporting many families as an in-person doula and experiencing my own intimate birth with my husband as my ...