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Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
Natalie Portman | Christian Doula, Virtual Birth Coach, & Childbirth Educator
38 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text In this episode I'm sharing my go-to natural remedies for healing from colds and flu during pregnancy and breastfeeding—practical solutions that have helped me and countless clients navigate sickness without relying on medication. This cold and flu season has been particularly challenging for so many mamas in my community. When you're already pouring everything into growing or nursing a baby, getting sick can feel overwhelming—especially when you're unsure what's safe to take. ...
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Send us a text In this episode I'm sharing my go-to natural remedies for healing from colds and flu during pregnancy and breastfeeding—practical solutions that have helped me and countless clients navigate sickness without relying on medication. This cold and flu season has been particularly challenging for so many mamas in my community. When you're already pouring everything into growing or nursing a baby, getting sick can feel overwhelming—especially when you're unsure what's safe to take. ...
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Education
Kids & Family,
Religion & Spirituality,
Christianity,
Parenting
Episodes (20/38)
Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
34. Safe Natural Cold Remedies for Pregnant & Nursing Mamas (That Actually Work!)
Send us a text In this episode I'm sharing my go-to natural remedies for healing from colds and flu during pregnancy and breastfeeding—practical solutions that have helped me and countless clients navigate sickness without relying on medication. This cold and flu season has been particularly challenging for so many mamas in my community. When you're already pouring everything into growing or nursing a baby, getting sick can feel overwhelming—especially when you're unsure what's safe to take. ...
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6 days ago
16 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
BONUS: Count It All Joy - Finding God's Goodness Through Trials & Joy In 2025
Send us a text In this BONUS episode, I'm sharing a heartfelt year-end reflection as we close out 2025—a year that tested my faith through trials I never saw coming, yet revealed God's faithfulness in ways I couldn't have imagined. This has been a year of unexpected challenges and profound growth. Just days after launching this podcast in April, I faced a serious mental health crisis with someone close to me, then a few months later found out I was pregnant with my third baby and experienced ...
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1 week ago
7 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
33. God's Glory in the Unexpected: What Mary's Messy Birth Teaches Us
Send us a text In this episode, I'm exploring the Christmas story through the lens of Mary's birth experience—and what it teaches us about finding God's glory when our own births don't go according to plan. This message came to me unexpectedly during a church service, when I suddenly saw Mary's story not just as a familiar Christmas narrative, but as a birth story. A messy, uncomfortable, nothing-like-she-planned birth story where God was glorified in every single moment. Whether you're creat...
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
32. Eczema, Colic & Food Allergies: How Your Pregnancy Gut Health Shapes Baby's Future
Send us a text In this episode I'm sitting down with Jessica Thomas, a functional pediatric practitioner and mom of two, to uncover the surprising connection between your gut health during pregnancy and your baby's future health. We're diving deep into how the microbiome you cultivate now can impact whether your little one develops eczema, colic, food allergies—and even affect generations to come. Jessica shares her personal journey from teacher burnout to fertility breakthrough, two unexpect...
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3 weeks ago
39 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
31. Third Trimester Checklist: 10 Faith-Filled Steps for a Peaceful Birth
Send us a text In this episode I'm walking you through your third trimester checklist—10 faith-filled steps to help you prepare practically and spiritually for your upcoming birth. Whether you're feeling the weight of that watermelon belly, googling at 2 AM, or wondering if you'll ever feel truly ready, this episode is designed to bring you peace and clarity. The third trimester can feel overwhelming with its mix of excitement, anticipation, and a never-ending to-do list. But here's what I wa...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
30. Back Labor, Big Baby, and Believing A Good God: Caroline's Birth Stories
Send us a text In this episode, I'm joined by Caroline, a nurse who brings a unique perspective from caring for critically ill postpartum patients to experiencing her own two drastically different births. She openly shares how back labor, a 9-pound baby, and nearly 5 hours of pushing challenged everything she thought she knew about birth—and how God remained faithful through it all. Caroline's journey took unexpected turns: from foster parenting to biological motherhood, from an epidural birt...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
29. 5 Signs You're Praying for the Wrong Things for Your Birth
Send us a text In this episode I'm exploring what happens when our prayers for birth come from a place of control rather than surrender—and how God has been transforming my heart from anxiety to trust as I prepare for my third baby's arrival. After carrying the weight of perfectionism through my first two births, treating them like report cards of my strength and worth, I'm experiencing something radically different this pregnancy. God has been gently revealing how my determined, control-seek...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
28. Why Your Birth Preparation Matters More Than You Think: Maria's Life-Changing Story
Send us a text In this episode I'm joined by Maria Lilly, a Christian mom whose first birth experience completely transformed her life—leading her from a corporate accounting job to becoming a doula and Lamaze certified childbirth educator. Maria shares her powerful story of navigating a terrifying prenatal diagnosis, NICU stay, and ultimately discovering God's faithfulness in the most unexpected ways. When Maria was told at 35 weeks that her baby was severely growth restricted with only a 25...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
27. Preparing for Induction: What to Expect, Pack & Pray as a Christian Mama
Send us a text In this episode, I'm walking you through everything you need to know about preparing for an induction—from practical tips to spiritual encouragement—so you can approach your birth with peace and confidence, even if this wasn't your original plan. Maybe your provider has mentioned induction as a possibility, or perhaps you already have a date scheduled. Whatever emotions you're feeling—excitement, disappointment, nervousness, or fear—I want you to know that an induced birth is s...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
26. You Weren't Made to Do This Alone: God's Design for Support in Labor
Send us a text In this episode I'm diving deep into a topic that's been on my heart—how you can experience professional doula support while keeping your birth intimate and private through virtual birth support. This option could be the perfect solution for mamas who are torn between wanting expert guidance and maintaining the sacred space of birth with just their husband present. After supporting many families as an in-person doula and experiencing my own intimate birth with my husband as my ...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
25. Excruciating Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy? Why It's NOT Normal & How to Find Real Help
Send us a text In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kate Smith, pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Nurture You Pelvic Health, to discuss a topic that affects countless women but is often dismissed: severe pelvic pain during pregnancy. If you've ever been told your excruciating pain is "just part of being pregnant," this conversation will validate your experience and offer real hope. After experiencing debilitating pelvic pain during my pregnancies—pain so intense that my active labor ...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
24. The Essential Second Trimester Checklist: 7 Faith-Filled Steps for a Strong, Peaceful Pregnancy
Send us a text In this episode, I'm walking you through a practical, faith-filled checklist to help you prepare well during your second trimester—the sweet spot of pregnancy when energy returns and you can finally focus on nourishing your body, mind, and heart for the journey ahead. Whether you're just starting to feel like yourself again or you want to make sure you're on the right track, this episode covers seven key areas to help you steward this season with intention and grace—without per...
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2 months ago
34 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
23. She Prepared for an Unmedicated Birth But Got a C-Section—What God Revealed Through Loss & A Medical Miracle
Send us a text In this episode, I'm sitting down with my dear friend Gracie Clowe—a mama who prepared her heart, mind, and body for an unmedicated birth, only to find herself on an operating table for an unplanned C-section. But that's just the beginning of her story. Gracie's journey is one of confusion, surrender, heartbreak, and ultimately, miraculous revelation. After feeling clearly called by God to pursue a natural birth, she did everything—acupuncture, an ECV, even playing music on her...
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3 months ago
42 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
22. Understanding Your Rights - Informed Consent & Informed Refusal in Any Birth Setting
Send us a text In this episode, I'm breaking down something every pregnant mama needs to know: you always have a choice when it comes to your birth care, no matter where you're planning to deliver. We're diving deep into informed consent and informed refusal—your fundamental rights that don't disappear just because you walk into a hospital or birth center. Too often, I see birth educators and doulas painting medical staff as the enemy, creating an "us versus them" mentality that honestly brea...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
21. Why "Bouncing Back" After Baby Hurts Christian Moms + What to Do Instead (with Laura Lindahl)
Send us a text In this episode I'm sitting down with Laura Lindahl—certified pre and postnatal coach, exercise physiologist, and Christian body image coach—to talk about something so many moms wrestle with: the pressure to "bounce back" after baby and how to approach postpartum health from a place of grace, not guilt. Laura's story will resonate with so many of us. She went from being trapped in superficial fitness obsessed with how she looked and what others thought, to experiencing a comple...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
20. If You're Planning on Breastfeeding, Listen To This First...
Send us a text In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about breastfeeding before your baby arrives—because preparing for this beautiful journey is just as important as preparing for birth itself. Too many mamas focus all their energy on delivery day but don't think about the feeding relationship that follows, and I don't want that to be you. Whether you're pregnant and considering breastfeeding, already planning to nurse your baby, or have had challenges in the past and want...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
BONUS: When You Feel Like a Failing Mom: God's Sufficient Grace in Pregnancy Struggles
Send us a text In this vulnerable bonus episode, I'm sharing the hardest month of my third pregnancy—battling severe anxiety and depression while navigating morning sickness, parenting struggles, and feeling completely overwhelmed as a mom of two expecting her third baby. This isn't the polished, faith-filled message I usually share. This is me in the trenches, feeling like I'm failing at everything—from parenting my strong-willed four-year-old to managing daily tasks while battling mental he...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
19. Overcoming Birth Trauma and Fear: A Foster Mom's Journey to Three Different Deliveries
Send us a text In this episode, I'm sharing the incredible birth journey of my very first doula client, Nicki—a foster mom of five whose three births taught her (and me!) powerful lessons about overcoming fear, trusting God's timing, and finding peace through trauma. Nicki's story begins with a terrifying first birth that left her with a fourth-degree tear, massive blood loss, and months of painful recovery. Determined never to experience that again, she felt God calling her toward natural bi...
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4 months ago
53 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
18. [Listener Favorite Replay] How Birth & Motherhood Reflects the Gospel (Originally Ep. 7)
Send us a text While I take a short rest during my first trimester, I’m bringing back one of the most meaningful episodes of the podcast. This conversation has resonated deeply with so many mamas, reminding us that birth and motherhood are not just physical experiences, but also powerful reflections of the gospel. If you’re longing for encouragement, or you want to see your motherhood journey through the lens of God’s sacrificial love, this replay will speak to your heart in fresh ways. In th...
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4 months ago
20 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
17. [Listener Favorite Replay] Anxiety & Depression: The Hidden Cost of Trying to Control Birth & Motherhood (Originally Ep. 6)
Send us a text While I’m taking a short season of rest during my first trimester, I’m bringing back one of the most impactful and listened-to conversations we’ve had on the podcast. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear that your birth or postpartum might not go the way you hoped, or if you’ve struggled in the weeks after bringing your baby home, this replay will meet you with truth, honesty, and encouragement. In this episode I'm joined by my friend Crystal Doiron, a licensed clinical social wor...
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4 months ago
52 minutes

Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
Send us a text In this episode I'm sharing my go-to natural remedies for healing from colds and flu during pregnancy and breastfeeding—practical solutions that have helped me and countless clients navigate sickness without relying on medication. This cold and flu season has been particularly challenging for so many mamas in my community. When you're already pouring everything into growing or nursing a baby, getting sick can feel overwhelming—especially when you're unsure what's safe to take. ...