Foundations for the Childbearing Years

Imagine you just found out you're pregnant and you google "list of questions to ask when I interview my OB/midwife". On this list you see questions like "Do you test for Group B Strep (GBS)? What is the course of treatment if a mom is positive?" and immediately think I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS MEANS!? I don't know what GBS even is, nor do I know what I am hoping this provider I'm interviewing will say in response to this question so that I can decide whether or not we align on our views of pregnancy/birth. It's impossible to know the answer to every question, but what you can do is think through your general VALUES when it comes to this season of childbearing and use those as guiding principles as you are faced with decision after decision. I wanted a resource that could help couples think through this stuff a little more thoughtfully and intentionally, so here you go! I hope this is helpful. Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts — for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

Natural birth, unmedicated birth, physiologic birth....what does it all even mean? And more specifically, what does it mean for me? I believe physiologic birth is the closest thing we have to God's design for childbirth, so join me as we dive in to this topic and learn what it could look like to give birth in this way, as well as why you would even want to! Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts - for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

The episode I know you’ve all been waiting for - the pelvic floor! It’s slowly making its way into becoming a common household name, but there is still work to do. Maybe you’ve never heard of the pelvic floor, maybe you were told all you need to do to help your pelvic floor is just do a bunch of kegels, maybe you’ve been having symptoms you didn’t even know could be connected to the pelvic floor, or maybe you’re a regular in your pelvic floor physical therapist’s office - either way, this episode is for you. It’s PACKED full of incredible education on what the pelvic floor is and what it does, what to expect from a physical therapy session, when you might want to consider seeing one (and spoiler alert - it’s not just after you’ve had a bunch of babies), the connection between your nervous system and your pelvic floor, and we even cover some common misconceptions about the pelvic floor. It’s everything you didn’t know you needed to know!  Bryanna Wirth is an incredible wife and mama to two and the owner of Cultivate Pelvic Floor Therapy here in Bryan/College Station. Check her out for all your pelvic floor needs! Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts - for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

I’m back after giving birth to our fourth kiddo! I am a sucker for a birth story, so I thought it was finally time for me to share my own! I hope they encourage you and maybe make you laugh a time or two. Enjoy!Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts - for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

In the final episode of the series, I bring my husband onto the mic to get his perspective on the topics we’ve tackled so far — from choosing to have kids, to embracing pregnancy with joy, to why we landed on homebirth and breastfeeding as our convictions. He shares what shaped his thinking, the conversations that mattered most in our marriage, what he wishes more husbands understood, and how couples can get on the same page when it comes to building a family with purpose. It’s honest, encouraging, and a refreshing look at these countercultural choices from a dad’s point of view.Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts — for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

In this episode, I open up about why I’m unapologetically biased toward breastfeeding — biblically, biologically, and practically. We dig into God’s design for feeding infants, the unmatched benefits of breastmilk, and why breastfeeding is worth fighting for even when it’s challenging. I also share the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and simple habits that helped me succeed and can set you up for a strong breastfeeding experience too. Whether you’re pregnant, nursing your first baby, or looking for inspiration to try again, this episode will encourage you, equip you, and remind you that you were made for this.Podcast Episodes for further research/listening:Breastmilk: The Original Raw MilkBreast Has Always Been BestHow To Find Breastfeeding Help That's HelpfulHow We Birth Impacts BreastfeedingWhy does breastfeeding matter for airway and breathing?Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts — for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

In this episode, I’m sharing my unfiltered take on why I believe home birth is the safest, most empowering option for most low-risk moms. From an Aesop’s fable about fear to what I’ve seen as a mom and doula, we’ll unpack how birth location shapes your entire experience.We’ll cover: • The real fear behind choosing hospitals • Why physiologic birth thrives at home • How hospitals and birth centers can disrupt labor • What makes home birth peaceful, safe, and designed for your bodyIf you’re pregnant—or hope to be—this episode will challenge your assumptions and help you think intentionally about where you give birth.Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts — for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

In this episode, we’re talking about something that culture often gets wrong — pregnancy. I’m sharing why pregnancy is actually amazing — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — and how our mindset shapes our experience. From the miracle of life growing inside your body to the way pregnancy draws us to trust the Lord in new ways, this season is full of purpose and beauty.Whether you’re hoping to be pregnant someday, currently expecting, or simply wanting a biblical perspective on this part of womanhood, this conversation will encourage you to see pregnancy as God always intended: a gift, not a burden.-----------------------------Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts — for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

In a culture that often questions whether having children is worth it, what does the Bible actually say? In this episode, we explore the biblical case for children — that they are a gift, a blessing, and the natural outflow of marriage. We’ll look at Scripture’s vision for fruitfulness, the values that shape our decisions, and the cultural fears that often hold couples back. You’ll be encouraged to see that welcoming children is an act of faith, hope, and dependence on God’s good design.Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts — for you, your future babies, and generations to come.

What does it look like to grow in confidence as a mom from one birth to the next? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Amanda, who shares her journey of having three very different births — first in the hospital with an OB, then in the hospital with midwives, and most recently in a birth center. We talk about what it felt like to hand over decisions to her doctor the first time, how she began advocating for herself the second time (even against pushback from nurses), and the freedom and support she experienced the third time around. Her story is an encouraging reminder that you can learn to be the boss of your pregnancy and birth — and that each experience can teach you something valuable for the next.Thanks for listening!For more biblical and practical preparation for the childbearing years, be sure to follow the show and share it with a friend.Want to learn more or take my in-person course? Reach out at [email protected]’s build a foundation that lasts — for you, your future babies, and generations to come.