30. Back Labor, Big Baby, and Believing A Good God: Caroline's Birth Stories

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'm joined by Caroline, a nurse who brings a unique perspective from caring for critically ill postpartum patients to experiencing her own two drastically different births. She openly shares how back labor, a 9-pound baby, and nearly 5 hours of pushing challenged everything she thought she knew about birth—and how God remained faithful through it all.Caroline's journey took unexpected turns: from foster parenting to biological motherhood, from an epidural birth with every complication to a fast unmedicated birth, from postpartum joy to postpartum anxiety and grief. Through losing a close friend just months after Noah's birth, she discovered what it truly means to have God as her shepherd through the darkest valleys.Whether you're facing back labor fears, processing a birth that didn't go as planned, or walking through postpartum struggles while clinging to faith—Caroline's raw honesty and trust in God's goodness will encourage your heart.In this episode, we discuss: 🌸 How being a nurse affected her birth anxiety and preparation 👶 Navigating back labor, sunny-side-up positioning, and compound presentation ✝️ The difference between holding tightly vs. loosely to birth plans💔 Processing grief and loss during postpartum while caring for two under two 🎶 Using worship music and scripture to cope through labor's intensity ⭐ Finding God's shepherding presence in both mountain-top and valley experiencesScripture Shared: "This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life." – Psalm 119:50 (ESV)Mentioned in this episode: ✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.🎴 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.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