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When South African mom and pastor’s wife Bernise Theron prepared for her third birth, she had no idea her story would become a powerful testimony of faith, surrender, and divine intervention.What began as a season of anxiety and fear turned into one of the most...
For many women, birth does not unfold the way they imagined. Emergency interventions, unexpected cesareans, and hospital protocols can leave new mothers feeling powerless, traumatized, and disconnected from the experience they longed for. Yet out of that trauma can...
Birth is never just about bringing a baby into the world. It is also about transformation — of the mother, of her family, and of her faith. For Tommi Kirkpatrick, a mother of six, each of her births became a chapter in a much larger story — one that wove together...
Childbirth has always carried an air of awe and mystery, but some stories are so powerful they ripple across the world. One such story is the viral home birth of triplets, attended by veteran midwife Kristine Lauria. On the Pain Free Birth Podcast, host Karen Welton...
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...
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.
