In this episode, we’re diving deep into the spine’s natural epidural system - yes, your body actually has one. We explore how God designed the nervous system to release powerful natural pain-relieving hormones when certain conditions in the body are met.

But here’s the twist: most women never get to experience this because of modern practices that disrupt the process before it even begins.

Whether you’re a mama preparing for birth or a birth worker supporting others, this episode will help you understand:

🔑 What the “internal epidural” is and how it works

🔑 The specific spinal reflex zones and body systems that unlock natural pain relief

🔑 Why alignment, posture, breath, and even your jaw can directly affect pain during labor

🔑 How maternal positioning and movement activate the parasympathetic nervous system

🔑 The spiritual posture of trust and surrender and how fear physically blocks labor hormones

🔑 How to engage this built-in pathway in pregnancy so it’s ready to work during labor

We also break down the lesser-known, evidence-based risks of the medical epidural, including:

🚫 Increased risk of vacuum/forceps use and cesarean

🚫 Longer second stage (pushing)

🚫 Higher risk of baby in non-optimal positions

🚫 Disruption of the body’s natural hormone flow—especially oxytocin and endorphins

🚫 Potential impact on newborn alertness and breastfeeding

🚫 Higher chance of maternal fever, low blood pressure and longer hospital stays

You deserve to know both sides of the story, so you can make informed, Spirit-led choices.

✨ You were designed with an internal pharmacy, a God-given response to labor pain that works when your body, mind, and spirit are supported.

You don't need to fear birth; you need to understand it.

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