Birth In God's Presence

During her fourth pregnancy, the Lord told Libby He had something different for her in this birth. A VBAC after three C-sections! Though she didn't know many stories of women doing this, she trusted the Lord's leading and found a doctor willing to assist her with a VBAC.   Throughout her pregnancy, God helped her overcome her fears and met her each step of the way. He then gave her a surprising and beautiful birth story and VBAC! Though it didn't go exactly how she had planned it, the Lord had something even better in store for her and touched many lives through their story. As she shares in this episode, "He had every detail worked out even before the foundation of the world." I pray you are so encouraged by Libby's fun and beautiful story!   You can connect with Libby on Instagram at libbyann822   And here are the resources we talked about: www.vbacfacts.com– a great place to find info on vbac after multiple c sections Facebook support groups – especially Journey to VBAC. Brave, Beautiful Birth – A great book on trusting God through VBAC Jamie Schrock's Podcast episode of her VBAC with God after 3 C-sections Break Free From Worry – my online class to help you get free from fears and anxieties that you just can't seem to break. How We Trained Our Baby to Sleep Through the Night – my new mp3 recording where I share step by step details of how we trained our 4-month-old to sleep through the night.

"Joy" was the word the Lord gave Brittany as she prayed about her upcoming birth, and He truly delivered on His word. Her labor was filled with His joy, laughter, community, and fun surprises. She truly experienced the gift that God created childbirth to be and I pray that her story gets your heart excited for your own beautiful birth with God! You can connect with Brittany on her blog at www.joyfullyjournaling.com or you can email her at [email protected]   Here are the resources she talked about: Her blog where you can read about her healing miracle and finding out she was pregnant! Supernatural Childbirth Prayers and Promises for Supernatural Childbirth My Online Kingdom Childbirth Class And here is our new Break Free from Worry Course! Find life-changing freedom from worry, anxiety, and fear so that you can ENJOY this journey of motherhood and the GIFT God created it to be!   I pray that these resources and Brittany's story encourage you deeply today!   Much love, Kierra

When Amy prayed about her upcoming birth, she heard the Lord say "It's going to be a good birth."   She clung to those words even when things didn't all go as planned or hoped. And His word proved true! It truly was a really good birth!   I love how her story encourages us that hospital births can be good births! That long births can be good births! And so much more! You can connect with Amy at www.amyrogershays.com – her blog where she writes on motherhood, prayer, and life. Or at https://www.instagram.com/amyrogershays/ or https://www.facebook.com/amy.rogers.hays     And here are the resources we talked about on the show:   Books: Psalm 23 board book Natural Hospital Birth: The Best of Both Worlds A Good Birth Ina May's Guide to Childbirth The Birth Partner The Best Birth Birthing From Within Great With Child Easing Labor Pain     Other resources: Amy's Natural Hospital Birth Plan Template My Top 8 Ways to Prevent Tearing During Childbirth Amy's Packing List My online Kingdom Childbirth Class Find a Like-Minded Doula or Midwife Methyl Folate & a Prenatal with methylated folate     I pray you are so encouraged by Amy's story and resources!   Blessings, Kierra

Abby was believing God for a supernatural, pain-free birth and even though the birth didn't go as planned, He answered her prayers in a way she never expected – with a pain-free C-section!   You can connect with Abby at abbydonohue.wordpress.com and here are the  resources we talked about on the show:   My Online Kingdom Childbirth Class – the class Abby took to prepare for her amazing birth.   What is God's Heart for your Birth?  – A video that helped Abby prepare for the birth and hear God's words for her birth to hold on to.   Audrey Assad – the music she listened to in the room as they performed the C-section   Spirit-Led Parenting – A book to empower you to let God lead your parenting decisions during the first year and to set you free from anxiety.   The Practice of Rest by Graham Cook – Abby listened to this during the pregnancy as she sought to enter God's rest and prepare for the birth with Him.   Understanding Your Fertility Class: Natural Prevent and Conception – My online class that empowers you to understand your cycle and partner with God's perfect design to naturally prevent or try for conception.   I pray you are so blessed by Abby's story and all of these resources!   Much Love, Kierra

Throughout her pregnancy, Emily shared with the Lord her desires for her birth, followed His leading, and then went into labor trusting in His goodness and with open hands. He met her in such a beautiful way and she experienced a beautiful, presence-filled, pain-free birth! Your heart and faith will be encouraged and inspired by her beautiful story! You can connect with Emily at [email protected] or on Facebook or Instagram as Emily Koopman.  Here are the resources we talked about on the show: Kingdom Childbirth Class: My online birth class that Emily took to prepare her mind and spirit for a beautiful birth with God! Supernatural Childbirth Audiobook: An audiobook that Emily listened to as she prepared spiritually for her birth. Mommy Baby Soaking Album: An album full of life-giving Scriptures to peaceful background music that you can soak to with baby during the postpartum time to stay connected to God's heart and truth! I pray this episode and these resources encourage your heart and prepare you for your own beautiful birth with God! Much love, Kierra

I'm so excited to share our recent birth story with you! I had asked God for an easy, daytime, two-hour labor filled with laughter, and He answered every one of my prayers! Truly every part of this birth was such a gift from Him and I was in awe afterward of how He showed up. I pray that my story encourages your heart to know that birth doesn't have to be full of toil and labor, but that with God, it truly can be full of ease, joy, and peace.  He is a good, good Father who will meet you in your own unique way during your own birth and give you exactly what you need! Here are the resources I talked about on the show: Hope and God's Goodness in the Midst of our Miscarriage How to Create a Heavenly Atmosphere for your Birth – In this video, I give you a little tour of our bedroom to show you how I decorated the room to invite the presence and peace of God into our homebirth! Holy Spirit Labor Relaxation Album Tips for Waiting with Joy as You Near or Pass Your Due Date Whole Tones – This is the amazing healing instrumental music I used for my labor playlist. I also use their Life, Love, and Lullabies album to help my kids and baby fall asleep at night! Shadow Step by Hillsong – This was my favorite worship song on my labor playlist! Mommy Baby Soaking Album – A great album to soak to during the postpartum time to help you stay connected to God's heart and Word! Birth of Sloane – A great birth video to watch with your husband to prepare for labor together and give him ideas of how to support you through the labor! My husband and I watched this one a few times leading up to our birth. To your beautiful birth, Kierra  

Even though everything didn't go as planned in this birth, I love how LiAnne and her husband were able to stay in God's joy and peace through the whole thing and still love their birth experience. Their joy was a testimony to the hospital staff and Jesus was so glorified in this birth!   I pray that her story empowers you to remain in God's joy and peace throughout your own labor and birth even if certain things don't go as you planned or prayed for. And that you too will be able to birth your baby in God's joy and presence no matter what twists and turns come your way!   You can connect with LiAnne at [email protected] or on Facebook and here are the resources she talked about:   Nurture in the Womb: https://theslg.com/downloads/383-nurture-in-the-womb-download.html   Baby Blessings : https://theslg.com/downloads/205-baby-blessings-joy-download.html   To your beautiful birth, Kierra

As Tonia prepared for a VBAC, she soaked in God's word and pressed in to understand His heart and promises for childbirth. His promises proved true for her as she experienced a wonderful, quick, VBAC filled with worship and God's presence. The baby came so easily and quickly at the end that she didn't even realize she had birthed him yet! May your heart be so encouraged by her testimony and story!          You can connect with Tonia on Instagram @toniajody or email us at [email protected] to email her.           And here are the resources we talked about:          Holy Spirit Labor Relaxation Album – the album that Tonia listened to throughout her pregnancy to get grounded in God's word for her birth. This album has all the scriptures on it that she mentions on the show that were pivotal for her as she prepared her heart and mind.          Kingdom Childbirth Class – the album Tonia listened to is included in this class, as well as so many other resources and teaching videos to fully prepare you to experience the GIFT that God created childbirth to be!      Tonia's Playlist: Holy Spirit You are welcome here -- Cathy Burton Lord I lift Your Name on high (live) -- Donnie McClurkin In Christ Alone -- Keith & Kristyn Getty Mighty to save -- Cathy Burton Here I am to worship --William McDowell Redeemer -- Nicole C. Mullen All about You -- Anita Wilson My God is awesome -- C.T. Townsend & Becky Townsend               Blessings,     Kierra Blaser           Birth Doula     Kingdom Childbirth Classes     aheavenlywelcome.com http://aheavenlywelcome.com/>

After struggling with fertility issues for a year, the Lord healed Andie and gave her an amazing pregnancy! She was asking and believing for a supernatural birth and even though complications came up and things didn't quite go as she had planned, the Lord absolutely gave her the supernatural birth she had prayed for! I pray your heart is so encouraged by this story and the reminder that God shows up at all types of births, at all locations, even when things don't go as planned. He will be with you no matter what and you may encounter His goodness and presence in surprising ways! You can connect with Andie at [email protected] and here are the resources we talked about: Holy Spirit Relaxation Album Supernatural Childbirth Kingdom Childbirth Class - Andie recommended taking a childbirth class to make sure you are prepared to really understand the labor process and how to work with it. If you would like to take a childbirth class that approaches the labor process from God's perspective and includes Him in the class, you can check out my online Kingdom Childbirth Class! Understanding Your Fertility Class: Natural Conception and Prevention Beautiful Mugs to support this podcast! Blessings, Kierra

As Erica prepared for her first birth, she spent a lot of time releasing fears to God and renewing her mind with His truth. She spent time preparing physically, mentally, and spiritually for the birth. And all her preparation paid off with a beautiful birth center birth filled with God's presence and faithfulness. I love how God met her in so many personal and beautiful ways throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time. And I pray her testimonies encourage you as you pray for your own testimonies and desires for your birth journey! You can connect with Erica at [email protected] and here are the resources we talked about on the show: Kingdom Birth Class: The class that Erica and her husband took to prepare naturally and spiritually for their birth and to be empowered with tools to help them renew their minds to view birth as God views it. This class comes with the Birth Declarations & Scriptures that Erica used to renew her mind. Holy Spirit Relaxation Album: A whole album filled with birth declarations, Scriptures, exercises, and encounters to help you renew your mind and prepare for a beautiful birth with God. This album is also included in the Kingdom Birth Class. Supernatural Childbirth Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Doula – Erica recommends finding a doula and you can find a list of Kingdom-minded doulas at this link! (And if you know a doula I should add to this list, let me know!) Erica Ziel's Knocked-Up Fitness Bless you on your own beautiful birth journey! Kierra :)