27 | The Sanctified Womb: Fertility, Childbearing, and Family Life with Orthodox Christian Khouria Cathryn (Should Christians NOT eat our baby's placenta?)

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In this episode of the Open to Life podcast, Melanie Salazar speaks with Katherine, the author of The Sanctified Womb, about her journey into motherhood, faith, and women's health. Katherine shares her personal experiences with fertility, birth, and the challenges women face in navigating these topics within the church. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body, the role of faith in motherhood, and the need for more resources that support women in their fertility journeys. Katherine's insights aim to empower women to make informed choices and embrace the beauty of motherhood.Support the podcast:Learn menstrual cycle, period, and fertility education for Catholics of all ages and stages at ⁠Pearl and Thistle⁠Get 15% OFF the ⁠TempDrop⁠ with my code AFOPENTOLIFEFind healing after a traumatic birth in ⁠The Dwelling Place⁠. Learn more at ⁠Loretto Wellness⁠. Immerse Yourself In All Things Pregnancy, Home Birth, and Postpartum from a Natural Christian Perspective through ⁠Embrace Birth Journey⁠Radical Birth Education: How To Have a Natural Birth — Self Paced Program. Use code MELANIE7116 for 5% OFFBuild a ⁠toxin-free baby registry⁠My favorite travel credit cardConnect with Cathryn: https://www.thesanctifiedwomb.com/Keywords:motherhood, fertility, faith, women's health, natural family planning, church, pregnancy, postpartum, sanctified womb, Katherine

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