A Child is Born

A Child is Born

By Laura FlahertyReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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A Child is Born episodes

  • 5. Kiersten (part 1)

    (!!! CONTENT WARNING !!!!) Listener discretion is advised. 

    On this week's episode, we hear part 1 of Kiersten's story (part 2 will be published next week). Kiersten discusses how a history of trauma and abuse impacted her first pregnancy and birth experience, as well as various traumatic complications that resulted due to an induction. Kiersten's struggles are expressed courageously and processing them aloud has been very beneficial to her. We are once again tremendously thankful to provide a platform for Kiersten and others like her to share their experiences, to provide an opportunity for healing, and to remind moms everywhere of the importance of education and autonomy in birth. 

    You don't have to have a bad birth in order to have a good birth.


    1 hr 13 min
  • 4. Brianna
    This week, Brianna shares her story as a first time mom having a honeymoon baby in the summer of 2020. Brianna underwent an induction at 37 weeks. Her daughter had a tough first 6 months, due to frequent spit-up, slow weight gain, and "failure to thrive", but baby Clara is doing very well at just over 9 months old. You can request to follow Brianna on Instagram @bb6894.
    Visit www.rachelsvineyard.org and consider making a donation to support them in their mission toward facilitating a safe place for emotional, mental, and spiritual healing after abortion. Our podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by this organization.
    Be sure to follow our Instagram page, @fiat.podcast, and tag us if you decide to share your listening experience! Please consider leaving us a rating and review on Apple podcasts. See you next week!
    39 min
  • 3. Alexandra
    Welcome to our first guest interview! On this week's episode, we hear from Alexandra (Alex), whose first pregnancy overlapped her mother's last! Alex has an anxiey disorder and she shares how that, as well as general life challenges, impacted her pregnancy and birth experiences. She shares some beautiful insights regarding motherhood and what a gift it is to be the means of new life in the world. You can follow Alex on Instagram at alexandrasputnam.
    1 hr 10 min
  • 2. Nicki
    On today's episode, our co-host Nicki shares her home birth and hospital birth stories, including her encounter with obstetric abuse (!!! CONTENT WARNING !!!). She is a very vocal advocate for informed consent and works to educate women to prevent additional abuse from taking place under the guise of obstetric care. You can follow Nicki on Instagram at nicki.french. 
    Here are some helpful Instagram pages to follow to help you to make informed, autonomous decisions regarding childbirth and parenting:
    @justtheinserts
    @the.holistic.mother
    @ebbirth (Evidence Based Birth)
    @theautonomymommy
    @instinctualbirthing
    @birthuprising
    @itsjustbirth
    @livewildbirthfree
    @mama_wilder
    @painfreebirth
    @hbacpodcast
    To book a debrief to begin the healing process for your birth trauma, message @freyakellet on Instagram.
    1 hr 13 min
  • 1. Laura (part 1)
    Today, we get to hear the first segment of Laura's pregnancy and birth story with her daughter, Lucy. We decided to split her interview into two parts, and still have more to cover. You can find Laura on Instagram at coffeeandsmallthings, and while her account is private, you are welcome to submit a follow request along with a message.
    You can find us on Instagram at fiat.podcast and if you'd like to sign up to be a guest on the show, please email us at [email protected].
    42 min
  • Welcome

    Welcome, sisters in Christ! In this episode, you will meet your hosts and get to know what our show is all about. Thank you for joining us on this journey! 

    You can find us on Instagram at fiat.podcast and if you'd like to sign up to be a guest on the show, please email us at [email protected]. Please rate and leave a review to help raise awareness about our show and the work we are doing here. Feel free to share the links to our show on social media and be sure to tag us if you're sharing your listening experience!

    10 min

About A Child is Born

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