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...
PODCAST EPISODES
#69 | Birth in War Zones and Triplet Home Birth with Kristine Lauria
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...
#68 | From Two C-Sections to a Pain-Free Home Birth
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,...
#67 | What Every New Doula Needs to Know About Supporting Birth
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...
#66 | How to Protect Your Birth Experience in the Hospital
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...
#65 | The Red Tent & the Sacred Calling of Doula Work
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...
#64 | Breathing Baby Out Pain Free and without Pushing
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...
#63 | From Infertility and Mold Exposure to a Pain-Free Breech Homebirth
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...
#62 | What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About VBAC
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...
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