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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 office. But as I started researching and praying about what kind of birth experience I truly wanted, I discovered a whole world of possibilities that I wish I had known about earlier.

Whether you're just starting to consider your options, feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, or even in your final weeks wondering if it's too late to make a change—this episode is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and most importantly, help you discern where God is leading you for your birth.

In this episode, I share:

🏥 The honest pros and cons of hospital births—from immediate medical access to potential intervention cascades

🏡 Why birth centers offer a sweet middle ground between medical care and home-like comfort

🌸 The unique benefits and considerations of home birth, including my own experience with Daniel

💰 How to navigate insurance coverage and financial considerations for each setting

✝️ How to tune into the Holy Spirit's leading when making this deeply personal decision

Scripture Shared:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Mentioned in this episode:

📊 Birth Setting Quiz: Take the quiz to help determine which setting aligns with your values and desires

📞 Schedule a Private Coaching Call: Get personalized guidance for your birth preferences and options

📚 Christian Mama Birth Prep Library; Free birth prep tools, worship playlist & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Christian Childbirth Education

Remember, mama—this isn't about what setting sounds most impressive. It's about what aligns with your body, your baby, and where you feel God is calling you to give birth. You are not alone in this decision, and He will equip you wherever He's leading you.

If this episode gave you clarity, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who might be weighing these same decisions.

Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth decision at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and the birth settings quiz!

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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 achieving a "natural birth"—it was about learning to surrender her body, her fears, and her expectations to the Lord through every contraction, every unexpected turn, and every moment of doubt.

After facing perinatal anxiety for the first time in her third pregnancy and wrestling with family members who questioned her desire for an unmedicated birth, Katie discovered what it truly means to present your body as a living sacrifice to God. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter how your birth unfolds, God is present in every detail.

Whether you're preparing for your first birth, healing from a difficult experience, or wrestling with anxiety about what's ahead—Katie's testimony will encourage your heart and remind you that God's plan is perfect, even when it looks nothing like what we expected.

In this episode, Katie shares:

🌸 How her traumatic first birth (a 34-week preemie NICU stay) taught her there was so much more to learn

🩺 Why she chose to decline certain interventions and went to the Lord more for her second pregnancy

🎶 The daily journaling, worship, and scripture that sustained her through pregnancy anxiety

✝️ How Romans 12:1 became her anchor verse: "Present your body as a living sacrifice"

👶 The lightning-fast unmedicated birth that required her to literally trust God completely

🙏 Why her mom went from saying "you don't get a medal" to helping fund doula support

Scripture Shared:

"I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is true worship." – Romans 12:1 (NIV)

A Prayer for You:

I close this episode by praying over you—especially if you're feeling pressure to birth a certain way, struggling with family support, or wondering if your birth preferences have spiritual significance. May you find courage to seek God's heart for your unique journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library; Free birth prep tools, worship playlist & more

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Christian Childbirth Education

📚 Childbirth Education Course – Learn the stages of labor, comfort measures, and labor positions

🤰 Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

✝️ Redeeming Childbirth by Angie Tolpin

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear Katie's powerful testimony.

Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!"

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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 you can approach birth with confidence instead of anxiety.

Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, whether you're feeling overwhelmed by all the "must-have" lists online, or you simply want to feel prepared and peaceful—this episode will help you pack with intention and walk into your birth experience feeling ready.

In this episode, I share:

🎒 The comfort items that will actually make a difference in your recovery (not just what everyone says to bring)

🤱 Essential breastfeeding supplies and what you can skip to avoid overpacking

🍼 What to pack for baby—and why less is more

💤 Sleep and rest essentials that help you get actual rest in the hospital

🧴 Personal care items you'll actually use (including the one thing that saves labor breathing!)

👨 Your partner's packing list so he's comfortable during your potentially multi-day stay

⏰ When to start packing (hint: 34-36 weeks is the sweet spot)

✝️ Why this is about preparation, not perfection—and trusting God's plan for your birth

A Prayer for You:

I close this episode by praying over you as you prepare for your baby's arrival—that God would fill your heart with peace and excitement rather than anxiety and fear, and remind you that He's been preparing both you and your baby for this moment long before you ever started packing that bag.

Mentioned in this episode:
✨ FREE Hospital Bag Packing Checklist inside the Christian Mama Birth Prep Library

💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Christian Childbirth Education

🥤LMNT Electrolytes – Clean electrolyte drink mix

🍫 RX Bars – Healthy, non-perishable snacks

👶 Velcro Swaddles – The kind we loved with our kids

If this episode helped you feel more prepared and confident, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mama who needs to hear this.
Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one well-packed hospital bag at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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