Natural Birth For Catholic Moms | Faith-Filled Birth Education, Holistic Pregnancy, Unmedicated Labor, Natural Hospital Birth Tips + Birth Stories For A Holy Confident Birth

By Eve O'Brien

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Do you dream of a natural birth but secretly wonder if you'll actually be able to do it when labor gets intense?

Do you believe God designed your body for birth, yet struggle to find Catholic resources that actually prepare you for it?

Are you tired of feeling lost and overwhelmed over conflicting birth advice, and don’t know who to trust for information?

And lastly, are you done settling for birth prep that makes you choose between trusting your body….and trusting your God?

If that sounds like you, I am so beyond happy you are here!

This podcast will help you prepare for the God-centered natural birth you have been dreaming of through education, tips and positive birth stories.

Hey, I'm Eve- a labor nurse, birth doula, unmedicated birth mom x2, and most importantly a passionate Jesus-loving Catholic!

When I was pregnant for the first time, I was REALLY hoping for a peaceful, faith-filled, unmedicated birth. But despite already having experience as a nurse in the field, all I felt I knew was how to be a "good patient." And all the birth education I found was either fluffy and generic or spiritualized in all the wrong ways. So I pieced things together by myself, and by God’s grace I had an incredible birth.

But that experience lit a fire under my butt and left me convinced that it shouldn’t be so dang hard to prepare for a birth that is both natural, and faith-filled.

So I went on a mission to piece together YEARS of experience, education, and research so that you don’t have to. Let me make it super easy for you to prepare for the birth of your dreams WITH your Catholic faith at the center.


On this podcast you’ll learn how to:


 ✅ Understand the brain’s powerful role in labor and birth
 ✅ Overcome fear and cultivate confidence through truth and preparation
 ✅ Navigate interventions and the medical system wisely and protect the birth you desire
 ✅ Use labor positions, movement, and mindset to work with your body
 ✅ Recover and thrive postpartum through nourishment and rest

 ✅ Embrace motherhood through an intentional, natural, and authentically Catholic perspective


If you are ready to…

Feel EQUIPPED to knock your birth out of the park,

EMPOWERED in your ability to make confident, informed decisions,

and EXCITED for the Spirit-led, fear-free birth you’ve been dreaming of…

Then make yourself a coffee (or a red-raspberry leaf tea) and cozy up. Let’s jump in!


*Disclaimer: this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not personal medical advice. 


Episode Date
Do This BEFORE Writing Your Birth Plan or It Won't Matter As A First Time Mom! | Ep. 87
Sep 07, 2026
“Birth Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated” : Marian's Peaceful & Prayerful Home Birth Story | Ep. 86
Aug 31, 2026
STOP Obsessing Over Dilation! ( The 3 Things Other Than Dilation That Must Happen For Labor Progress) | Ep. 85
Aug 26, 2026
Why You Feel So Depleted After Baby (and What to Do About It) w/ Brooke Rozzie of Faithfully Nourished | Ep. 84
Aug 17, 2026
"Birth Is a Woman’s Finest Hour": Briana’s Two Birth Center Stories | Ep. 83
Aug 10, 2026
Feeling Afraid During Pregnancy or Labor? 5 Lies From the Enemy—and How to Fight Back With Scripture | Ep. 82
Aug 03, 2026
What If Your Body Isn’t ACTUALLY Ready for Birth? A Pelvic Floor Therapist Reveals How to Prepare (w/ Dr. Kayla Borchers, DPT) | Ep. 81
Jul 27, 2026
Want A FASTER Birth? 5 Evidence-Based Tips For Easier Dilation During Labor | Ep. 80
Jul 20, 2026
"The Birth We Always Prayed For" - Blaise's Redemptive Homebirth After Hospital VBAC + 2 C-Sections | Ep. 79
Jul 13, 2026
Don't Forget To Ask These Questions BEFORE Hiring Your OB or Midwife! | Ep. 78
Jul 06, 2026
Everything You NEED To Know About Gestational Diabetes (w/ Lily Nichols, RD) | Ep. 77
Jun 29, 2026
Labor Support Tips for Dads (How to Help Your Wife Through Childbirth!) | Ep. 76
Jun 23, 2026
“I Will Cherish This Birth Forever” : Kate's Transformative Hospital Birth Story | Ep. 75
May 12, 2026
"Trust Is The Remedy For Fear" - Brigitta's Homebirth Stories | Ep. 74
May 06, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Tongue Ties! (w/ Alyssa of Undoer of Tots) | Ep. 73
Apr 28, 2026
A Catholic Perspective on Pain-Free Birth | Ep. 72
Apr 21, 2026
"A School Of Trust": Lydia's Pain-Free Hospital Birth Story | Ep. 71
Apr 14, 2026
How Birth Mirrors The Mystery Of The Cross & Resurrection | Ep. 70
Apr 09, 2026
Discernment During Labor & Birth With The Holy Spirit | Ep. 69
Mar 24, 2026
If You Are Feeling AFRAID Of Birth, You Need To Hear This! | Ep. 68
Mar 17, 2026
My Top Tips For Giving Birth Without An Epidural (From A Labor Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 67 (REPLAY)
Mar 10, 2026
Zelie's Birth Story: Peaceful Unmedicated Hospital Birth (Yes, It’s Possible!) (w/ Alison Smith) | Ep. 66
Mar 03, 2026
A Catholic Mom's Guide to Spiritually Preparing for Birth (with Mary Haseltine) | Ep. 65 (REPLAY)
Feb 17, 2026
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Positive Natural Hospital Birth | Ep. 64 (REPLAY)
Feb 10, 2026
Membrane Sweep To Induce Labor? Here Is What To Expect! | Ep. 63
Feb 03, 2026
How to Survive Early Labor Without Losing Your Mind | Ep. 62
Jan 27, 2026
What No One's Saying About Home Birth, Sisterhood, and the Spiritual War on Women's Intuition (w/ Megan Wells) | Ep. 61 (REPLAY)
Jan 20, 2026
Top Tips For A Successful VBAC (From a Labor & Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 60
Jan 13, 2026
VBAC or Repeat C-Section? Which is Actually Riskier? | Ep. 59
Jan 06, 2026
Tips To Get Labor Started FAST From Home (How To Induce Labor "Naturally") | Ep. 58
Dec 30, 2025
My TOP Tips For Preventing An Unnecessary C-Section! (From a Labor & Delivery Nurse and Doula) | Ep. 57
Dec 23, 2025
What Your OBGYN Won't Tell You About BREECH Birth! (with Dr. Stu Fischbein) | Ep. 56
Dec 16, 2025
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Natural Birth | Ep. 55
Dec 09, 2025
Unconventional Ways To Prevent TEARING During Birth! Ep. 54
Dec 02, 2025
How To Decrease PAIN During Labor WITHOUT An Epidural! | Ep. 53
Nov 14, 2025
The Top 3 Reasons Your Birth Plan WON'T Work!! (And How to Fix Them Now) | Ep. 52
Nov 07, 2025
You Are Made Good! God’s Design for Nourishment, Motherhood, and Healing (with Flo from The Catholic Nutritionist) | Ep. 51
Oct 31, 2025
How To Choose Your Best Birth Location! (Hospital Vs. Birth Center Vs. Home Birth) | Ep. 50
Oct 24, 2025
Stop Listening To Societies Lies! Motherhood Rocks! (with Laila of Learning to Mom) | Ep. 49
Oct 17, 2025
Answering Your Questions! Postpartum Prayer, Morning Sickness, Birth Choices, & More | Ep. 48
Oct 08, 2025
Honoring The Postpartum Period & Nourishing Female Physiology (with Ashley from A Nourished Mother) | Ep. 47
Sep 30, 2025
How To Push For A Smoother & EASIER Birth! | Ep. 46
Sep 23, 2025
The #1 Thing That STALLS Labor (And How To Avoid It) | Ep. 45
Sep 16, 2025
My Honest Thoughts On Freebirth | Ep. 44
Sep 09, 2025
My Pain Free Birth Testimony | Ep. 43
Sep 02, 2025
Pelvic Floor TELL ALL! (with Dr. Jill Stecklein DPT, PT) | Ep. 42
Aug 26, 2025
Husbands, Here Is How You Can Support Your Wife Through Birth! (with Nick O’Brien) | Ep. 41
Aug 19, 2025
How to Tell If Your Provider Actually Supports Natural Birth | Ep. 40
Aug 12, 2025
5 Mistakes New Moms Make When Learning To Breastfeed ( with Jaime Zaki of Little Bear Lactation) | Ep. 39
Aug 05, 2025
Slowing Down & Finding Peace in Motherhood (with Emily Whalen) | Ep. 38
Jul 29, 2025
Navigating Infertility Through A Root Cause Approach (With Emma Radatovich) | Ep. 37
Jul 22, 2025
How To Eliminate Fear & Cultivate A Mindset That Supports A God-Centered, Natural Birth | Ep. 36
Jul 15, 2025
The 5 Most Common Hospital Birth Interventions (And How To Avoid The Cascade) | Ep. 35
Jul 08, 2025
A Beginner’s Guide to Herbalism & Natural Living in the Childbearing Year (with Colleen Ritz) | Ep. 34
Jul 01, 2025
Steal My Natural GBS Support Protocol & What To Try INSTEAD Of Antibiotics | Ep. 33
Jun 24, 2025
Healing Your Birth Trauma With Jesus (with Brigid Tebaldi) | Ep. 32
Jun 17, 2025
The Catholic Guide to Curating a Prayerful Birth Space | Ep. 31
Jun 10, 2025
Early Motherhood Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner | Ep. 30
Jun 03, 2025
A Catholic Mom’s Guide to Spiritually Preparing for Birth (with Mary Haseltine) | Ep. 29
May 28, 2025
My Home Birth Story of Shiloh Ignatius (Almost Gave Birth On The Sidewalk!) | Ep. 28
May 20, 2025
How to Actually Give Birth Without an Epidural (Tips From a Labor & Delivery Nurse + Doula) | Ep. 27
May 13, 2025
Your First Birth Is Not a Trial Run (w/ Shelby Ribolin) — Home Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, and Trusting God | Ep. 26
May 06, 2025
The 3 Mindsets That Quietly Sabotage a Natural Birth (And How to Replace Them with Truth) | Ep. 25
Apr 29, 2025
What Every Christian Woman Deserves to Know Before Giving Birth | Ep. 24
Apr 22, 2025
The Pros and Cons of Epidurals (That No One Tells You) | Ep. 23
Apr 15, 2025
What No One’s Saying About Home Birth, Sisterhood, and the Spiritual War on Women’s Intuition (w/ Megan Wells) | Ep. 22
Apr 08, 2025
Why Birth Changed Forever After the Industrial Revolution (And What It Cost Us) | Ep. 21
Apr 01, 2025
Why This Former Nurse Chose an Unassisted Home Birth (w/ Margo Valentine) | Ep. 20
Mar 25, 2025
The Truth About the Medical Birth System (w/ Dr. Stu Fischbein) | Ep. 19
Feb 28, 2025
What I Did Differently for a Healthier, Peace-Filled Pregnancy | Ep. 18
Feb 21, 2025
Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Positive Natural Hospital Birth | Ep. 17
Feb 14, 2025
Why I’ve Been Quiet (and What’s Coming Next) | Ep. 16
Feb 07, 2025
How to Support Your Hormones Through Preconception, Pregnancy & Postpartum (w/ Ginny Noce) | Ep. 15
Jan 28, 2025
God’s Design for Femininity and Pain-Free Birth (w/ Karen from Pain-Free Birth) | Ep. 14
Aug 29, 2024
Are Vaginal Exams Actually Necessary During Labor? | Ep. 13
Nov 15, 2023
Best and Worst Pushing Positions for Birth: What to Do (and Avoid) | Ep. 12
Nov 09, 2023
Can You Eat and Drink During Labor? The History, Research, and What’s Best for You | Ep. 11
Oct 24, 2023
The Truth About Continuous Monitoring in Labor: What the Research Says | Ep. 10
Oct 17, 2023
How Chiropractic Care Supports Pregnancy and Birth (w/ Dr. Taylor Feimster) | Ep. 9
Oct 12, 2023
First-Time Mom’s Pain-Free 20-Minute Accidental Home Birth (w/ Katie Fridge) | Ep. 8
Sep 27, 2023
Best Positions for Pushing + What to Know About Membrane Sweeps | Ep. 7
Sep 21, 2023
How to Have an Empowered Natural Birth in the Hospital (w/ CNM Beth Connors) | Ep. 6
Sep 14, 2023
Why Every Natural Birth Mama Should Consider a Doula (Even If You Have a Midwife) | Ep. 5
Sep 05, 2023
How Midwives Handle Birth Emergencies (w/ Kira the Cajun Stork) | Ep. 4
Aug 24, 2023
Elizabeth’s Pain-Free, Spirit-Led Home Birth Story | Ep. 3
Aug 10, 2023
Taylor’s Catholic Home Birth on a Homestead: A Lucid, Rewarding Experience | Ep. 2
Aug 02, 2023
Top Unmedicated Birth Tips from a Labor & Delivery Nurse Turned Doula | Ep. 1
Jul 26, 2023
Welcome to The Holy Confident Birth Podcast
Jul 19, 2023