"Birth Is a Woman’s Finest Hour": Briana’s Two Birth Center Stories | Ep. 83

✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here🕊  The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms🕊  Join The Holy Confident Birth CourseInside you will find:- Instant access to 10+ hours of video lessons- 150+ Page E-Book packed with practical resources to help you through pregnancy & birth - Taught with a uniquely Catholic perspective on the birth process, and a holistic approach while including evidence-based and medically accurate information. - Lessons from other birth professionals including a functional nutritionist, a webster certified chiropractor, and a midwife- *NEW* A live monthly Q+A with Eve to address your personal questions!!- *NEW* Access to a private facebook community of other Catholic women preparing for God-centered, natural births🧺 Shop my favorite birth + postpartum products on Amazon Briana Berger shares the very different stories of her first two births—and the profound spiritual transformation that happened between them.Her first birth was an unmedicated birth center birth that left her feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and completely unprepared for the intensity of labor. In the years that followed, Brianna began to see birth through a deeper Catholic lens, discovering the connection between the suffering of childbirth, Christ's Passion, and the joy of new life.With her second baby, she approached birth with a completely different mindset: not trying to control the experience, but learning to trust God with whatever He allowed. Her second birth became a beautiful experience of surrender, prayer, and joy.00:00 Meet Briana + her first thoughts on birth03:30 Choosing a birth center and preparing for her first birth 08:00 First labor: the beginning of an intense experience 11:00 “A woman’s finest hour” + arriving at the birth center 15:00 Learning to cope with the intensity of labor 18:00 Her son’s birth + processing the experience afterward 22:00 Informed consent and what she discovered after birth 25:00 Processing a difficult birth + the beginning of spiritual growth 28:00 Discovering the spiritual meaning of birth 32:00 Preparing for her second birth with a new perspective 36:00 Fear, Made for This, and learning to trust God 43:00 Second labor: calm, surrender, and a completely different experience 46:00 “Oh, Jesus” — turning to God in the hardest moment 47:00 Catching her daughter + the joy of a beautiful birth 49:00 What changed between her first and second births 51:00 Trusting God with the unpredictability of birth 52:00 Advice for first-time Catholic moms 53:00 Bringing yourself into God’s presence during birthMedical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.