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Birth is one of the most transformative journeys a woman will ever walk through. For many, that journey does not go as planned—and the pain, trauma, or loss of control can leave a lasting mark. Yet for others, birth becomes the very place where redemption, healing,...
Birth work is never predictable. For doulas, every birth offers new lessons, fresh challenges, and opportunities to grow in confidence. On the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Karen Welton sat down with Kendall Pattillo—a wife, mom of two (with one on the way), and new doula...
For many mothers, the thought of giving birth in a hospital comes with mixed emotions. On one hand, hospitals provide access to medical technology and emergency care. On the other hand, many women worry that their wishes won’t be respected, that they’ll be pressured...
For centuries, women have been the ones to guide, comfort, and support other women through the great transitions of life. Birth, menstruation, mothering, and even death were never meant to be faced alone. These moments were lived in community, surrounded by the wisdom...
For many women, the pushing stage of labor is the most intense, exhausting, and feared part of birth. But what if pushing could be different? What if, instead of straining, you could work with your body, your breath, and your baby for a calm, pain-free delivery? In...
When Ashlee Roland, a Christ-centered nutritionist and wellness educator, was told she might never have children, she never imagined she’d one day deliver a breech baby at home—pain-free, without tearing, and in full surrender to God’s plan. But her journey to...
If you’re a mom who has had a C-section and you're considering your options for your next birth, chances are you’ve heard a lot of conflicting information about VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Maybe your OB told you it’s risky. Maybe they quoted you a low...
Giving birth is one of the most powerful, personal, and transformative experiences a woman can go through. But for many women, their first birth doesn’t go as planned—and the emotional and physical toll can last long after the baby is born. That was the case for...
Can you really have a safe breech or twin birth at home? What if your OB told you yes? Dr. Victoria Nicole Flores is a board-certified obstetrician who walked away from the hospital system to attend home births—and she’s not looking back. In this deeply moving...
Discover how to unlock a pain-free birth in this powerful NEW masterclass. Karen shares her best secrets and techniques to help you achieve a pain-free, joyful birth.
