What if the pushing phase of birth didn’t have to be painful, exhausting, or filled with strain?

In this powerful episode, Erika shares her incredible birth story — from an unexpected pause in labor that gave her one more week to prepare, to the fast-moving labor that had her in transition before she even realized it. But the highlight came in the final moments: instead of force pushing, Erika learned to breathe her baby down, allowing her body to work with her baby for a gentle, peaceful birth.

You’ll hear how faith, prayer, and intentional breathing transformed her experience — and how you can apply these same principles for your own birth. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or hoping for a redemptive birth after trauma, this episode is filled with encouragement, practical tips, and the reminder that God cares deeply about your birth story.

Tune in to hear:

• The emotional block Erika faced leading up to birth and how she overcame it
• The miraculous “false labor” that gave her more time to prepare
• What it felt like to go from early labor to transition in the backseat of a truck
• How she stayed focused and avoided negative self-talk in active labor
• The exact breathing technique she used to “breathe baby down” instead of pushing
• Why her postpartum recovery was so much easier this time
• Encouragement for moms to release fear and trust God with their birth stories

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Pain Free Birth Course – Learn how to prepare physically, mentally, and spiritually for a peaceful, pain-free birth. Use code PODCAST to get $50 off
• Book: To Light Their Way  
  
  

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