Send us a text So many moms go into labor terrified of pain, but what if pain wasn’t something to fear, but something to reframe? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares her personal birth stories of facing discouragement from doctors and nurses during her first labor, and the life-giving encouragement she received from her doula and midwife in her second. We’ll explore what Scripture says about pain—like John 16:21 and Jeremiah 29:11—and how pain in labor can be purposeful and even holy. You’ll a...
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Send us a text So many moms go into labor terrified of pain, but what if pain wasn’t something to fear, but something to reframe? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares her personal birth stories of facing discouragement from doctors and nurses during her first labor, and the life-giving encouragement she received from her doula and midwife in her second. We’ll explore what Scripture says about pain—like John 16:21 and Jeremiah 29:11—and how pain in labor can be purposeful and even holy. You’ll a...
How Your Day-to-Day Stress Response Affects You During Labor (And What to Do About It)
The Push Lab Podcast
19 minutes
4 months ago
How Your Day-to-Day Stress Response Affects You During Labor (And What to Do About It)
Send us a text Feeling anxious during pregnancy? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares how stress affects your brain and decision-making—and why turning to Jesus in the moment matters. Learn the four stress responses, how to recognize your own patterns, and how daily surrender can prepare your heart and body for a peaceful birth. Grounded in scripture, real-life encouragement, and practical steps. Check out Dr. Betsey's free pregnancy and birth content over on Instagram Walk into labor with co...
The Push Lab Podcast
Send us a text So many moms go into labor terrified of pain, but what if pain wasn’t something to fear, but something to reframe? In this episode, Dr. Betsey shares her personal birth stories of facing discouragement from doctors and nurses during her first labor, and the life-giving encouragement she received from her doula and midwife in her second. We’ll explore what Scripture says about pain—like John 16:21 and Jeremiah 29:11—and how pain in labor can be purposeful and even holy. You’ll a...
