21. How I Became a Christ-Centered Birth Doula, Part 4: 42 Weeks Pregnant, the Pressure to Induce, and Finding Peace in Surrender

Send us Fan MailWe've made it to Part 4: the final chapter of my personal birth story series.This episode picks up after my second birth and covers my third pregnancy, my third birth, and the pivotal experience that led me to officially become a doula.This one is about learning that preparation and control are not the same thing.In this episode, I share:• My friend's VBAC story aka the birth I attended that changed everything and sent me home knowing I was going to become a doula• How I started my business, and the early messaging that was all about taking control of your birth experience• Going 42 weeks pregnant with my third baby, the pressure, the fear, the impossible decision, and what finally brought me peace• My third birth story; how it unfolded, and why it felt completely different from the first two• The shift in my birth philosophy that came out of all three experiences• What I believe God was teaching me through each birth and why that arc matters for you tooThis is the episode that closes the loop on why Rise exists and what it's really about.Thank you for coming on this whole journey with me. 💛Just getting started?Use my free pregnancy and birth research checklist to jumpstart your learning.Free roadmap to planning a natural birth:10 Steps to Natural Birth Want to feel more confident making decisions in labor?Join the Autonomous Birth Workshop to learn how to advocate for yourself and navigate birth with clarity.Free Scripture-Based Affirmation CardsFor encouragement and truth as you prepare for birth, download my Free Scripture-Based Affirmation CardsConnect with me on Instagram:@rise.birth