Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth + Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Christian Moms

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Enroll in the Holy Confident Birth Course: holyconfidentbirth.com/course Hi! I’m Eve O’Brien—Catholic wife, mama of two, former Labor & Delivery nurse turned doula, and creator of the Holy Confident Birth Course. I help women who love Jesus reclaim birth as God designed it, step out of fear, and walk into motherhood with confidence and joy.After witnessing many hospital and out-of-hospital births, and experiencing my own birth center and home births, I realized how much the way we birth impacts not only our babies, but the mothers we become. Therefore, this podcast weaves together physiological birth education, crunchy motherhood, and faith to help equip you in all part of your person- body, mind, and spirit.On this podcast you’ll learn how to: ✅ Understand the brain’s powerful role in labor and birth ✅ Overcome fear and cultivate confidence through truth and preparation ✅ Navigate interventions wisely and protect the birth you desire ✅ Embrace holistic, natural motherhood that honors God’s design ✅ Use labor positions, movement, and mindset to work with your body ✅ Recover and thrive postpartum through nourishment and rest ✅ Embrace motherhood through an intentional, natural, and authentically Catholic perspectiveYou’ll hear interviews with midwives, doulas, herbalists, and other birth professionals, as well as raw and honest birth stories from women who’ve walked this path before you. Together, we’ll talk about birth trauma, VBAC, homebirth, breastfeeding, natural remedies, and slow, intentional motherhood in the face of modern culture which puts so much necessary rush and pressure on motherhood, which is meant to be joyous.This is a place for the mother who knows there is more than the medicalized status quo and for the ones seeking birth and motherhood that are peaceful and rooted in God's design.Topics include: Natural Birth, Physiological Birth, Homebirth, Birth Center Birth, Hospital Birth, Unmedicated Birth, VBAC, HBAC, Overcoming Birth Trauma, Healing from Birth Trauma, Pain-Free/Ecstatic Birth, Catholic Motherhood, Christian Motherhood, Faith-Based Birth, God’s Design for Birth, Crunchy Motherhood, Holistic Motherhood, Natural Motherhood, Attachment Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Co-Sleeping, Breastfeeding, Natural Weaning, Postpartum Recovery, Postpartum Healing, Postpartum Mental Health, Pelvic Floor Recovery, Natural Childbirth Education, Birth Preparation, Birth Planning, Natural Birth Preparation, Pregnancy Nutrition, Ancestral Nutrition, Nourishing Pregnancy, Brain Science in Birth, The Role of the Brain in Labor, Hormones of Birth, Oxytocin in Birth, Endorphins in Labor, How to Manage Labor Pain Naturally, Natural Pain Relief in Labor, Labor Positions, Birth Movement, Spinning Babies, Baby Positioning, Breech Birth, Induction Alternatives, Natural Induction, Avoiding C-Section, Reducing Birth Interventions, Informed Consent in Birth, Midwifery, Doula Support, Partner Support in Birth, Christian Doula, Catholic Doula, Preparing Husbands for Birth, Birth Mindset, Overcoming Fear in Labor, Confidence in Birth, Trusting God in Birth, Faith and Fertility, Fertility Awareness, Cycle Tracking, Holistic Fertility, Pregnancy Wellness, Holistic Health for Moms, Herbal Remedies in Pregnancy, Essential Oils for Labor, Homeopathy for Birth, Natural Remedies for Postpartum, Gut Health for Moms, Healing after Birth, Slow Living Motherhood, Simple Living, Homemaking, Nourishing the Family, Whole Foods Cooking, Functional Nutrition, Functional Healing, Holistic Family Life*disclaimer: this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not personal medical advice.

Episode List

Tips To Get Labor Started FAST From Home (How To Induce Labor "Naturally") | Ep. 58

Dec 30th, 2025 11:00 AM

This week, I'm sharing natural, at-home ways to encourage labor to begin without immediately relying on medical induction. These are evidence-based, natural methods that may help encourage labor when the body is truly ready, while also emphasizing discernment, prayer, and nervous system regulation in the final weeks of pregnancy.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy your due date is really just a “guess date”The importance of trusting your body and God’s timingWhen it may be appropriate to encourage labor naturallyHow movement and pelvic positioning can help labor beginWhich natural methods may support cervical ripeningWhat to approach with caution when trying to induce labor at homResources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

My TOP Tips For Preventing An Unnecessary C-Section! (From a Labor & Delivery Nurse and Doula) | Ep. 57

Dec 23rd, 2025 11:00 AM

In this episode of Holy Confident Birth, I share six proven strategies to help reduce the risk of an unnecessary C-section during birth. Many healthy, normal births end up in surgery due to common practices in today’s medicalized birth culture, but there is so much that expectant moms can do to stay informed, empowered, and confident in their choices.While acknowledging that C-sections can be life-saving in certain situations, this episode focuses on education, preparation, and advocacy to help support natural labor progression whenever possible.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy C-section rates in the U.S. are significantly higher than global recommendationsHow hiring a doula can dramatically reduce your risk of an unnecessary C-sectionWhy choosing an aligned birth provider is critical to your birth experienceWhat the “cascade of interventions” is and how it often leads to surgeryThe benefits of allowing labor to begin on its own when possibleHow managing early labor at home can protect your birth experienceWhy movement and mobility during labor and pushing are so importantResources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

What Your OBGYN Won't Tell You About BREECH Birth! (with Dr. Stu Fischbein) | Ep. 56

Dec 16th, 2025 11:00 AM

In this episode of The Holy Confident Birth Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Stuart Fischbein—community obstetrician, breech and twin birth specialist, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—for an honest conversation about breech and twin pregnancies.So many women are told they are automatically “high risk” when they discover their baby is breech or they’re expecting twins—often without clear explanations or real options. Dr. Stu breaks down why that label is often misleading, how fear-based counseling shapes birth decisions, and what women deserve to know to make truly informed choices.We talk through the real risks and benefits of vaginal breech and twin birth, why these skills have largely disappeared from hospital obstetrics, and how confidence, education, and provider skill play a critical role in birth outcomes.This episode is essential listening for any woman navigating a breech or twin pregnancy—or anyone who wants a deeper understanding of informed consent and autonomy in birth.Mentioned in the episode:Dr. Stu's Birthing Instincts Podcast 100 Sets of Twins at Home Research PaperReteach BreechResources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Natural Birth | Ep. 55

Dec 9th, 2025 11:00 AM

In this episode, I share the 10 biggest lessons I wish I had known before my first natural birth. This is wisdom gathered from my experience as a labor & delivery nurse, doula, and mom. If you're planning a natural birth or just want to understand how birth unfolds when it's undisturbed, this episode will leave you feeling informed and empowered.Resources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

Unconventional Ways To Prevent TEARING During Birth! Ep. 54

Dec 2nd, 2025 8:00 PM

In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest fears I hear from moms all the time: tearing. But the truth is, tearing is way less dramatic than it seems, and there is so much you can do to lower your risk. I’m walking you through the five things that make the biggest difference - things I wish every mama knew going into labor.What you'll learn:What tearing actually is (and why most women don’t even feel it happen)How nutrition plays a huge role in healthy, stretchy tissueWhy a balanced pelvic floor matters way more than just doing KegelsHow birth positions can protect your perineum and why lying flat on your back is usually not bestHow to breathe your baby out instead of holding your breath and pushing with all your mightWhy slowing down during crowning gives your body time to stretch and can decrease tearingResources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education

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