In this special solo episode…
Karen explores the transformational process of becoming a mother and the sacred journey from maiden to mother. She discusses the spiritual aspects of childbirth, the challenges and rewards of motherhood, and the importance of surrendering to this rite of passage, aiming to validate and celebrate all mothers while acknowledging both the joyous and trying aspects of motherhood. She delves into the societal pressures and self-doubt many mothers face, advocating for a culture that honors the feminine energy of childbirth and motherhood. This Mother’s Day, Karen encourages mothers to surrender to the changes, embrace their new identity, and find beauty in the journey of motherhood.
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#17 | From Maiden to Mother: A Special Mother’s Day Message from Karen

In the Pain Free Birth Podcast, your host, Karen Welton, invites you to discover the truth about how God brilliantly designed the female body for birth.

Karen is a certified doula, childbirth educator, and coach who teaches women all around the world how to give birth without pain and fear through her online courses and content.

In this show, we geek out about the hormonal physiology of birth, supernatural childbirth, bliss and ecstasy in labor, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and everything in between!

Karen interviews women around the world who share their *jaw-dropping* stories of birth at home, in the hospital, and even in the car! She interviews midwives, doctors, and experts in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum to share their unique perspectives.

We’ve been taught to view birth as scary and traumatic or an “emergency waiting to happen.” In this show, you will discover a whole new perspective of what’s possible in birth when we remove fear, stop trying to control the process, and allow the body to do what it was always created to do!

This show will challenge everything you thought you knew about birth and empower you to discover MORE with every episode!

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Health & Fitness

In this episode, Karen is joined by Dr. CeCe Brooks, a highly respected Functional Medicine Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. With preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum, there are so many myths spread or things missed by traditional medicine that will be busted today. Get ready to dive into the world of progesterone well into pregnancy, not relying on antibiotics during birth, and even vaginal steaming as part of postpartum care. Dr. CeCe explains how functional medicine can offer natural and effective health solutions whether you're planning to conceive, currently pregnant, or navigating the postpartum period.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

How to use functional medicine principles to prevent preeclampsia and naturally manage GBS so you don't have to erase the healthy bacteria for your baby in the vaginal canal
The importance of progesterone during pregnancy (even into the third trimester) and how to maintain its levels
Practical advice on nourishing your body to ensure both maternal and fetal health ⏤ Like the controversial yet beneficial practice of consuming beef liver during pregnancy
Interesting insight into the growing issue of oral health ties in babies and how it will affect your breastfeeding journey
Natural remedies for common postpartum challenges, including navigating mastitis, even if you have the fever & chills

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Dr. CeCe's eBooks & guides including the 30-page comprehensive guide on must-have pregnancy and postpartum supplements, safe and effective pregnancy and postpartum healing modalities, & labor and postpartum nourishment! See all of Dr. CeCe's resources here: https://thediscoverydoc.com/resources
Postpartum Bliss ⏤ Karen's guide to fall in love with the postpartum period: https://painfreebirth.com/postpartum-bliss/ 
 CONNECT WITH DR. CECE:
The Discovery Doc® was born after struggling with her own medical issues and a misdiagnosis that took years to correct. Now, by using holistic, integrative, and preventative medicine as a foundation, Dr. CeCe teaches parents how to make educated, informed decisions on behalf of their child’s health and wellbeing. By implementing fun + simple life changes, you can greatly reduce everyday toxic loads that parents may not even be aware of.
Website: https://thediscoverydoc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thediscoverydoc/ 

#21 | A Functional Approach To Preventing Miscarriage, GBS, Mastitis, Tongue Ties, & Thriving In Your Pregnancy with Dr. CeCe Brooks

In this episode…
Rylee Portela, a resilient mom of three boys, shares with Karen how mental fortitude, lots of prayer, trusting in the Lord, and a supportive birth team – including hiring a doula – can make or break your birth experience. From having a cesarean with her first (simply due to a “big baby”), to a medicated VBAC during the challenging times of COVID shutdowns with her second (an even bigger baby!), and finally experiencing a nearly pain-free, physiological birth in the hospital with her third, Rylee’s journey is filled with hope and encouragement for any mom who is worried about vaginally birthing “big babies” or is simply dreaming of a redemptive birth experience like hers. Tune in and let Rylee’s inspiring story uplift your spirit and instill new confidence in your innate ability to birth!
Check out Karen’s famous “Big Baby” IG story highlight here!
Check out Rylee’s Third Birth Story featured on PFB’s IG here.
 
Connect with Karen: 
@painfreebirth
facebook.com/painfreebirth
youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton
Sign up for the new highly anticipated Unlocking a Pain Free Birth Masterclass HERE (releasing SOON)!
Thanks for listening! Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-Course HERE!
 
Connect with Rylee on IG and Facebook:
@mrs.newtela
Rylee Portela

#20 | Busting the ‘Big Baby’ Myth: Rylee’s Redemptive Unmedicated VBAC

In this episode…
Erin Wilkins, mother of five, registered nurse, and online educator who embraces a holistic lifestyle, opens up with Karen about how childbirth has dramatically shaped her views on motherhood and the incomparable power of birth. She talks about the significant lessons learned through each of her birth experiences, emphasizing the importance of mindset, the role of discomfort in personal growth, and the transformative power of surrendering to the process while focusing on the benefits of homebirth and the support of her incredible midwives. Erin’s invaluable insight into how her hardest birth experience was actually her best is truly profound, and her heartfelt advice for new mothers encourages women to actively shape their birth experiences to reflect their innermost values and desires because it directly impacts the journey into motherhood.
 
Connect with Karen: 
@painfreebirth
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youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton
Stay in the loop with Pain Free Birth and become a PFB Insider HERE!
Thanks for listening! Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-Course HERE!
Connect with Erin:
@essentiallyerin__
The Essentially Erin Podcast
www.essentiallyerin.com

#19 | The Evolution of Birth and Motherhood with Erin Wilkins

In this episode…
Karen delves into an enlightening discussion with Ashleigh Di Lello, founder and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, to explore the transformative power of the mind-body connection especially as it relates to pregnancy and birth. Ashleigh shares her own remarkable story of overcoming life-threatening health challenges. Despite being told by doctors she wouldn't live past her teenage years, she refused to give up and her discoveries revealed a revolutionary healing approach that has the ability to reshape our responses to emotional trauma and chronic pain, limiting beliefs, and provide profound insights into pain, trauma, and anxiety during childbirth. She went on to become an elite athlete, TV and Broadway star, entrepreneur, Brain Coach, and Keynote Speaker. This conversation aims to empower women with the knowledge and tools to navigate their life and birthing experiences with strength and confidence.
Special Note from Karen: 
Hey Mama, 
Is your body carrying birth trauma that you don’t want to bring into your next birth? You’re not alone – 1 in 4 women now report experiencing birth trauma. You can even experience trauma from a seemingly “positive” birth experience. Unpacking all of that can feel overwhelming and helpless. I’ve worked with hundreds of women to identify, feel, forgive, and release their birth trauma, and I’m here for YOU. Don’t waste another day struggling to keep your head above water. I don’t want you to miss out on the joy, bliss, and love that your next birth and postpartum experience can offer YOU! You can THRIVE, mama! Let’s do this.
If listening to this episode struck a cord with you, I want to extend a special podcast listener discount [30% off] for my Healing Birth Trauma Masterclass HERE (now offered with lifetime access). Just use the code ‘TRAUMA’ at checkout.
With love, Karen

Connect with Karen:
@painfreebirth
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youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton
Stay in the loop with Pain Free Birth and become a PFB Insider HERE!
Connect with Ashleigh:
@ashleighdilello
facebook.com/ashleighdilello
youtube.com/ashleighdilello
Bio Emotional Healing Podcast with Ashleigh Di Lello
Get Ashleigh’s FREE Brain-Body Blueprint HERE!
Watch Ashleigh’s FREE Brain Training - The 4 Shifts My Clients Use to Break the Negative Though Loop & Master Anxiety & Self Doubt
Schedule a FREE consultation for Ashleigh’s Bio Emotional Healing® Coaching on her website here.

#17 | From Maiden to Mother: A Special Mother’s Day Message from Karen

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