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• Your First Birth Is Not a Trial Run (w/ Shelby Ribolin) — Home Birth, Shoulder Dystocia, and Trusting God | Ep. 26

  Is it really “too risky” to plan a home birth as a first-time mom? Should your first birth be treated like a trial run?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shelby Ribolin—a Catholic wife, mama, and new doula—who shares her powerful home birth story. Shelby didn’t follow the typical first-time mom path. She trusted her instincts, listened to the Lord, and chose a birth team that honored her desires. And when her baby’s shoulder got stuck during birth, her midwife acted calmly and confidently, helping her deliver safely at home.This episode is for the mama who feels that nudge to go against the grain... but wonders if she really can. Shelby’s story will strengthen your faith, sharpen your discernment, and remind you that your first birth matters deeply.We talk about:Why the “trial run” mindset undermines maternal confidenceNavigating shoulder dystocia at home with experienced midwifery careSurrendering fear and control in pregnancy and with your fertilityWhat drew Shelby into birth work after her first birthThe spiritual depth of home birthLinks:→ Connect with Shelby: @shelbyribolin on instagram→ Enroll in the Holy Confident Birth Course→ Get the Free Labor Positions Guide→ ⁠⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠→ Submit a question or share your story: [email protected]

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• The 3 Mindsets That Quietly Sabotage a Natural Birth (And How to Replace Them with Truth) | Ep. 25

  You can do all the prep—read the books, take the course, memorize every labor position—and still find yourself in a birth that doesn’t feel like yours.It’s not always because you didn’t try hard enough or know enough. Sometimes, it’s what you believe deep down that shapes your birth more than anything else.In this episode, I’m walking you through three sneaky mindsets that have the power to sabotage your natural birth—without you even realizing it. And I’m not just talking about surface-level stuff. I mean those quiet beliefs that sit under the surface… the ones we rarely say out loud, but that end up guiding our decisions when things get hard.We’re talking about:Why it’s not you—or your doctor—who holds the final authority in birthHow people pleasing sneaks into pregnancy and labor, and why it matters more than you thinkWhat happens when you subconsciously believe that birth is scary or unsafe (even if you’re planning a natural birth)The way fear and control are linked—and how to let God lead insteadResources:🕊️ ⁠⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠⁠🕊️ ⁠⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠⁠🧺 ⁠⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!🌿 Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?The Holy Confident Birth Course is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it.Learn more and enroll at ⁠⁠https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course⁠⁠DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

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• What Every Christian Woman Deserves to Know Before Giving Birth | Ep. 24

  Easter Tuesday is a really special day around here—and not just because it’s my favorite liturgical season or the anniversary of my confirmation at the Easter Vigil. It’s also the day my daughter Avila was born… three years ago. And today, on Easter Tuesday 2025, I’m celebrating another kind of birth: the launch of the brand new, completely rebuilt Holy Confident Birth Course.This isn’t just a sales announcement (don’t worry—I still brought the truth and encouragement). In this episode, I’m sharing the three most important faith-filled truths I believe every Christian woman needs to know before giving birth. These are truths I wish someone had whispered to me when I was preparing for Avila’s birth while working as a labor and delivery nurse… stuck between two worlds and hungry for something that just didn’t seem to exist.If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t find a course that matched your values and gave you real, practical tools… I made this for you.If you want to prepare for birth without fear—but also without the spiritual fluff that leaves God out of it—this is for you.And if you're just here for a little truth spoken to your heart, you’ll find that in this episode, too.Inside this episode:💛 The story behind my own confirmation and Avila’s Easter birth💛 The three truths I believe every Christian woman needs to hear before birth💛 What makes the Holy Confident Birth Course truly unique (and who it’s for)💛 Why your body isn’t a mistake, and birth isn’t something to just “get through”Resources:🕊️ ⁠⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠⁠🕊️ ⁠⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠⁠🧺 ⁠⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!🌿 Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?The Holy Confident Birth Course is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it and IT IS OFFICIALLY LIVE!Learn more and enroll at ⁠⁠https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course⁠⁠DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

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• The Pros and Cons of Epidurals (That No One Tells You) | Ep. 23

  You've heard of epidurals—but have you really heard the whole story?In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most common interventions in modern birth: the epidural. As a former L&D nurse and now doula and educator, I’ve seen both the relief epidurals can bring and the hidden risks that often get brushed aside. Whether you're planning a natural birth or still unsure where you stand, you deserve to make that decision fully informed—not pressured, not in the moment, not in the dark.We'll cover:What actually happens when you get an epiduralThe pros (yes, there are some!) that can truly help in certain birthsThe lesser-known downsides—from immobility to the cascade of interventionsWhy so many women say “I wish I had known this earlier”No scare tactics, just real talk from someone who’s been in the hospital room, at the home birth, and in between.If you're craving education that doesn’t leave your intuition at the door, this one’s for you.Resources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVESBe assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!🌿 Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?The Holy Confident Birth Course is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it. Learn more and enroll at ⁠https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course⁠DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

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• What No One’s Saying About Home Birth, Sisterhood, and the Spiritual War on Women’s Intuition (w/ Megan Wells) | Ep. 22

  What if your desire for a peaceful, faith-aligned birth isn’t just personal—but part of something deeper and more countercultural than you realized?In this episode, I’m joined by Catholic wife and mama Megan Wells, and we’re diving into way more than just birth stories. From her hospital induction to an unexpected unassisted breech home birth, Meg shares how her perspective on womanhood, sisterhood, and the spiritual battle around birth completely changed.We talk about:Meg's birth stories and journey to home birthThe surprising way birth transformed her marriageWhy sisterhood around birth is so rare—and how we reclaim itThe spiritual war on maternal intuition and how it shows up in modern birth cultureHow birth shapes not just our motherhood, but our faith and identity as womenThis one is raw, honest, and deeply affirming. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or healing from one that didn’t go how you hoped, there’s truth here for you.🔗 Mentioned in this episode:Meg’s InstagramMeg's Birth Mentorship & GuideResources:🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVESBe assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!🌿 Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?The Holy Confident Birth Course is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it. Learn more and enroll at https://holyconfidentbirth.com/courseDisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

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