12. When Others Say “You Don't Get a Medal for Natural Birth” But God Says “Present Your Body as a Living Sacrifice”

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I'm joined by Katie Prizzia, a faith-filled mama of three, as she shares her incredible testimony of three completely different birth experiences—and how each one revealed God's faithfulness in unexpected ways.Katie's journey took her from an overwhelming premature birth with her first baby, to a faster but still medicated delivery with her second, and finally to the unmedicated birth she felt called to pursue with her third. But this wasn't just about achieving a "natural birth"—it was about learning to surrender her body, her fears, and her expectations to the Lord through every contraction, every unexpected turn, and every moment of doubt.After facing perinatal anxiety for the first time in her third pregnancy and wrestling with family members who questioned her desire for an unmedicated birth, Katie discovered what it truly means to present your body as a living sacrifice to God. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter how your birth unfolds, God is present in every detail.Whether you're preparing for your first birth, healing from a difficult experience, or wrestling with anxiety about what's ahead—Katie's testimony will encourage your heart and remind you that God's plan is perfect, even when it looks nothing like what we expected.In this episode, Katie shares: 🌸 How her traumatic first birth (a 34-week preemie NICU stay) taught her there was so much more to learn 🩺 Why she chose to decline certain interventions and went to the Lord more for her second pregnancy 🎶 The daily journaling, worship, and scripture that sustained her through pregnancy anxiety ✝️ How Romans 12:1 became her anchor verse: "Present your body as a living sacrifice" 👶 The lightning-fast unmedicated birth that required her to literally trust God  completely 🙏 Why her mom went from saying "you don't get a medal" to helping fund doula supportScripture Shared: "I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is true worship." – Romans 12:1 (NIV)Mentioned in this episode: ✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library; Free birth prep tools, worship playlist & more 💕 Work with Me 1:1 – Virtual Doula Support & Christian Childbirth Education📚 Childbirth Education Course – Learn the stages of labor, comfort measures, and labor positions🤰 Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin✝️ Redeeming Childbirth by Angie Tolpin🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them hereIf this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs to hear Katie's powerful testimony.Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!"Support the show