Audrey Stinson | Certified Childbirth Educator, Former RN, Mama of 4
18 episodes
6 months ago
-Catching yourself feeling kinda curious about taking a more natural approach to child birth.... buuuuut aren’t quite sure if it’s the right path for you yet?
-Do you wish you understood more about God’s good & wise design for pregnancy, birth and postpartum --- but feel OVERWHELMED on where to even start?
-Do you trust that the Lord cares about & longs to be involved in ALL areas of your life... including labor?
-Are you SO READY to start feeling more confident, at peace and even excited about partnering with the Lord to bring forth new life into this world??
In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your birth decisions, hear uplifting birth stories from Christian women who have gone before & be regularly reminded to keep Jesus at the center of it all so you can feel prepared (and even EXCITED!) to embrace the faith-deepening experience of physiological labor WITH God & for His glory.
Hey, I’m Audrey! Bible-believing Christian, wife, former RN & mom of four—two born via C-section and two delivered at home. With my first two deliveries, I lacked sufficient education about how a woman’s & baby’s body are designed for labor, I didn’t possess confidence, I outsourced my birth decisions to others &, ultimately, I left the Lord out of my plans for pregnancy and birth.
After experiencing two surgical deliveries, I realized if I wanted different (or better) birth experiences with future babies, I would need to take a radically different approach toward birth. This led me on a Holy Spirit prompted journey to educate myself, learn from other mamas who experienced birth the way I hoped to, gain confidence in my choices & above ALL prayerfully trust in the Lord as I entrusted my future births into His good and perfect hands.
Now, after two incredibly redemptive home births experiences, I’m on a mission to equip, encourage and inform Christian mamas about alllll things pregnancy, birth & beyond so that they too can experience God’s grace-filled faithfulness to them as they co-labor with Christ to bring forth new life.
So! Whether you’re still discerning if natural birth is right for you, looking to navigate through a low-intervention labor, needing some pre-birth encouragement from someone who has been RIGHT where you are or are just wanting to keep Jesus at the center of all your birth-binging consumption, this space is for YOU.
Slip into your stretchy pants, fill up that water bottle...no really, I’ll wait, gotta keep you + baby hydrated...And let’s get into it!!
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-Catching yourself feeling kinda curious about taking a more natural approach to child birth.... buuuuut aren’t quite sure if it’s the right path for you yet?
-Do you wish you understood more about God’s good & wise design for pregnancy, birth and postpartum --- but feel OVERWHELMED on where to even start?
-Do you trust that the Lord cares about & longs to be involved in ALL areas of your life... including labor?
-Are you SO READY to start feeling more confident, at peace and even excited about partnering with the Lord to bring forth new life into this world??
In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your birth decisions, hear uplifting birth stories from Christian women who have gone before & be regularly reminded to keep Jesus at the center of it all so you can feel prepared (and even EXCITED!) to embrace the faith-deepening experience of physiological labor WITH God & for His glory.
Hey, I’m Audrey! Bible-believing Christian, wife, former RN & mom of four—two born via C-section and two delivered at home. With my first two deliveries, I lacked sufficient education about how a woman’s & baby’s body are designed for labor, I didn’t possess confidence, I outsourced my birth decisions to others &, ultimately, I left the Lord out of my plans for pregnancy and birth.
After experiencing two surgical deliveries, I realized if I wanted different (or better) birth experiences with future babies, I would need to take a radically different approach toward birth. This led me on a Holy Spirit prompted journey to educate myself, learn from other mamas who experienced birth the way I hoped to, gain confidence in my choices & above ALL prayerfully trust in the Lord as I entrusted my future births into His good and perfect hands.
Now, after two incredibly redemptive home births experiences, I’m on a mission to equip, encourage and inform Christian mamas about alllll things pregnancy, birth & beyond so that they too can experience God’s grace-filled faithfulness to them as they co-labor with Christ to bring forth new life.
So! Whether you’re still discerning if natural birth is right for you, looking to navigate through a low-intervention labor, needing some pre-birth encouragement from someone who has been RIGHT where you are or are just wanting to keep Jesus at the center of all your birth-binging consumption, this space is for YOU.
Slip into your stretchy pants, fill up that water bottle...no really, I’ll wait, gotta keep you + baby hydrated...And let’s get into it!!
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 reasons to pause and reflect on your choices surrounding this extremely common intervention.
This episode is all about providing you with the education and empowerment to make a fully informed decision (no shame and guilt allowed <3 ) —so that you can trust God’s design for your birth and your baby’s health.
What You’ll Learn:
4 ways epidurals can affect baby during birth
How an epidural can interfere with the vital early bonding time and breastfeeding
The potential long-term health implications of epidural use on your baby’s immune system
Why trusting God’s natural design for labor can benefit both you and your baby
Mentions:
Link to submit your birth story
Free Scripture-Based Birth Cards: Download these cards to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus during your pregnancy and labor.
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Join Our Community:I don’t have a community group (yet!) but I’d love for you to stay connected and be part of this movement. If you’re looking for more resources, future community updates, or birth encouragement, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and following along on Instagram
Want to connect with me directly? Please do!
Email me at: audrey@faithfullabor.com
Blessings,Audrey
Sources:
Study: "The Effect of Epidural Analgesia on Onset of Lactation" (Journal of Pediatrics, 2006)
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16549214/
Study: "Epidural Anesthesia and Its Effects on Neonates" (Breastfeeding Medicine, 2012)
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3481815/
Study: "Association of Epidural Analgesia With Cesarean Delivery in Nulliparous Women" (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014)
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25212169/
Study: "Fetal Heart Rate Changes After Epidural Analgesia" (Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2009)
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19329041/
Study: "Mode of Delivery and Its Impact on the Infant Gut Microbiota" (Nature Communications, 2019)
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-13014-7
Study: "Impact of Intrapartum Antibiotics on Neonatal Gut Microbiota" (Journal of Pediatrics, 2018)
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30154141/
Study: "Maternal-Fetal Neuroendocrine Signaling in Labor" (Physiology & Behavior, 2015)
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25842330/
Study: "The Role of Beta-Endorphins in Natural Labor" (Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2020)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2020.599531/full
-Catching yourself feeling kinda curious about taking a more natural approach to child birth.... buuuuut aren’t quite sure if it’s the right path for you yet?
-Do you wish you understood more about God’s good & wise design for pregnancy, birth and postpartum --- but feel OVERWHELMED on where to even start?
-Do you trust that the Lord cares about & longs to be involved in ALL areas of your life... including labor?
-Are you SO READY to start feeling more confident, at peace and even excited about partnering with the Lord to bring forth new life into this world??
In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your birth decisions, hear uplifting birth stories from Christian women who have gone before & be regularly reminded to keep Jesus at the center of it all so you can feel prepared (and even EXCITED!) to embrace the faith-deepening experience of physiological labor WITH God & for His glory.
Hey, I’m Audrey! Bible-believing Christian, wife, former RN & mom of four—two born via C-section and two delivered at home. With my first two deliveries, I lacked sufficient education about how a woman’s & baby’s body are designed for labor, I didn’t possess confidence, I outsourced my birth decisions to others &, ultimately, I left the Lord out of my plans for pregnancy and birth.
After experiencing two surgical deliveries, I realized if I wanted different (or better) birth experiences with future babies, I would need to take a radically different approach toward birth. This led me on a Holy Spirit prompted journey to educate myself, learn from other mamas who experienced birth the way I hoped to, gain confidence in my choices & above ALL prayerfully trust in the Lord as I entrusted my future births into His good and perfect hands.
Now, after two incredibly redemptive home births experiences, I’m on a mission to equip, encourage and inform Christian mamas about alllll things pregnancy, birth & beyond so that they too can experience God’s grace-filled faithfulness to them as they co-labor with Christ to bring forth new life.
So! Whether you’re still discerning if natural birth is right for you, looking to navigate through a low-intervention labor, needing some pre-birth encouragement from someone who has been RIGHT where you are or are just wanting to keep Jesus at the center of all your birth-binging consumption, this space is for YOU.
Slip into your stretchy pants, fill up that water bottle...no really, I’ll wait, gotta keep you + baby hydrated...And let’s get into it!!
