EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 1H 10M
#106 | How Faith, Physiology, and Preparation Led to a Redemptive Birth
from Pain Free Birth
Can a traumatic birth experience be redeemed, even after years of fear, postpartum struggles, and disappointment?In this powerful episode, Karen sits down with Anna Kroese, a homeschooling mom who shares her journey through three radically different birth experiences. After an induction for suspected IUGR, a difficult breastfeeding journey, and a fast but overwhelming home birth that left her feeling disconnected, Anna wondered if birth would ever feel empowering.Seven years later, everything changed. Through intentional preparation, understanding birth physiology, renewing her mindset, and partnering with God throughout pregnancy and labor, Anna experienced a peaceful, redemptive home birth that transformed not only her labor, but her entire postpartum experience.Tune in to hear: Anna's first hospital birth and unexpected IUGR induction How breastfeeding struggles, tongue ties, and body tension impacted her family Why bodywork, fascia release, and craniosacral therapies can be game changers The red flags she missed during her first pregnancy How she convinced her husband to support home birth Why she switched midwives in her third trimester The surprising lessons she learned from a fast, intense second birth How fear changed her perception of pain during labor The physiology behind pain-free birth The role of Christian hypnobirthing and faith during pregnancy How her husband became an incredible labor support person The moment she realized birth didn't have to hurt Delivering her baby before the midwife arrived Why her postpartum experience was dramatically different after her third birth How birth hormones can impact postpartum healing and mental healthUse code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERECONNECT WITH KAREN:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMSApple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in
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Can a traumatic birth experience be redeemed, even after years of fear, postpartum struggles, and disappointment? In this powerful episode, Karen sits down with Anna Kroese, a homeschooling mom who shares her journey through three radically different birth experiences. After an induction for suspected IUGR, a difficult breastfeeding journey, and a fast but overwhelming home birth that left her feeling disconnected, Anna wondered if birth would ever feel empowering. Seven years later, everythi...
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