57: Is The 'Redemptive Birth' Movement Helping or Hurting Mothers?

In this episode, we talk all about the concept of 'redemptive birth' and how many women who have a traumatic first birth are often encouraged to believe that their next birth will be different and 'redeem' the first one. However, we want to chat about how that is not always helpful, and doesn't fully align with the Bible.  Bella speaks about her first birth that was deemed traumatic and how she has been wrestling with the idea of praying for a redemptive second birth. We want to encourage women that it's important to pray for protection and God's presence for their births, while viewing birth in the light of Scripture, in all its pain as a result of sin and glorious beauty as a result of the outcome of a child. We pray that this episode blesses you and encourages you to seek God whether you are expecting a baby or not. Links: The pain of childbirth as a reminder of Christ's suffering The redemptive suffering of birth Why I'm not praying for a redemptive birth If you love our podcast, make sure to hit that follow button and share it with a friend. Make sure to sign up to our monthly newsletter, where we share what God has been teaching both of us, our favourite resources and links. Sign up here.  When you sign up, you will get access to our Raising Kids Biblically Discipline Guide. Check out Jess's e-books on holistic pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.