That positive GBS test doesn’t have to send you into a spiral of anxiety and rushed decisions. Whether you're weeks away from your due date or still early in pregnancy, this episode is here to cut through the fear and give you real options grounded in truth.

Because here’s what most women aren’t told:
 GBS colonization begins in the gut.
 And your gut is something you can actually influence.

In this episode, I walk you through what GBS really is, how to understand your true level of risk, and how to support your body both before and after a positive test—naturally and holistically. You'll get the exact GBS support protocol I’ve used in my own pregnancies and shared with clients.

We cover:

• What GBS is really and how common it is
• What the actual statistics say (not the fear-based headlines)
• The risks of antibiotics during labor that no one talks about
• Why your microbiome matters more than you think
• My exact natural protocol for supporting the gut and vaginal flora
• How to have confident conversations with your provider if you test positive

I also share practical phrases you can use to advocate for yourself, and a much-needed reminder: you don’t need to be a microbiologist to ask questions and make a faithful, informed choice for you and your baby.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re pregnant and wondering what to do about GBS
• You’ve tested positive before and want a better plan this time
• You feel overwhelmed by hospital protocols and want to understand your real options
• You’re a crunchy, faith-filled mama who wants to prepare with peace and confidence

Remember: You are not being reckless for asking questions. You’re being a good mother. One who is willing to dig deep, discern well, and walk in faith—not fear.

→ Ready to go deeper?
Come join me inside The Holy Confident Birth Course where we walk through birth prep from a spiritual, physical, and emotional lens—the Catholic crunchy way.

Leave a written review if this episode brought you peace or clarity—I’d love to hear from you.

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

What if your lingering struggles after birth aren’t just “normal postpartum hormones”... but actually signs of something deeper?

In today’s powerful conversation, I’m joined by Bridget Tebaldi of Loreto Wellness, a Catholic mom of five and nervous system-informed birth trauma mentor, to talk about the trauma no one sees—and how to finally begin healing.

Whether your birth was full of interventions or looked totally “ideal” on paper… if something still doesn’t sit right in your body or soul, this episode will speak to you.

We dive into:

• Why trauma isn’t just mental—it’s somatic and spiritual
• The deeper roots behind birth trauma (think: control, fear, wounds from childhood or past experiences)
• How the nervous system plays a key role in healing—and why traditional therapy alone may not be enough
• How to walk with God through grief, anger, and disappointment when birth didn’t go as hoped
• Practical ways to begin healing before your next birth
• The problem with “at least you have a healthy baby” and what women really need in the aftermath of birth

This episode is honest, deeply Catholic, and full of gentle conviction. If you’ve felt unseen or silenced after your birth experience, this one’s for you.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Bridget’s Instagram: @brigid.tebaldi
• Her healing program Restored by Grace: loretowellness.com

LOOKING FOR MORE SUPPORT?

→ Enroll in the full Holy Confident Birth Course for Catholic women planning an unmedicated birth that honors their body and faith.

We spend hours planning our birth preferences…
 But how much time do we spend preparing the space we’ll labor in?

Not just making it “cute” or “cozy”—
 But intentionally creating a space that invites peace, worship, and the presence of God?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to design a Catholic, Christ-centered birth space—one that supports your hormones, honors your body, and anchors your spirit in God’s peace. Whether you're birthing at home, at a birth center, or in a hospital, your environment is not just a backdrop… it matters.

You'll learn:

• Why beauty in birth isn’t fluff—it’s faithful
• How God’s incarnational design gives weight to physical space
• What your birth environment communicates to your nervous system
• How to use your five senses to create a space that calms your body + lifts your soul
• What Catholic sacramentals, sacred objects, and music I bring to every birth I support
• A deeply personal story about how worship music changed my entire labor
• Practical tips for making even a hospital room feel reverent, peaceful, and holy
• The spiritual warfare around birth environments—and how to reclaim them for Christ

We’ll also talk about why twinkly lights aren’t the problem—and how the false dichotomy between safety and beauty in birth is keeping women stuck in sterile, fear-based systems.

Resources mentioned:

• Omnia Scent Co candles — A Christian candle company I truly love
• My Catholic Labor & Birth Playlist on Spotify
• The Holy Confident Birth Course — for full support, preparation, and guidance

Friend, you were never meant to give birth in chaos.

 There is a way to prepare practically and prayerfully for the birth God designed your body to do—and the space around you can powerfully support that.

Enjoyed this episode?
Please consider leaving a quick star rating or even a written review on Apple Podcasts—it truly helps women like you find this show.

And if you’re preparing for birth and want Christ at the center of it all, check out The Holy Confident Birth Course. I'd be honored to walk with you.

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice and does not substitute care fom your provider. This podcast is for educational purposes only!

In today’s episode, I’m sharing all the honest, heartfelt advice I wish someone had told me before I became a mother. From the messy, miraculous postpartum days to the ways birth impacts how we mother, I’m unpacking everything I’ve learned in my two and a half years of motherhood.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Why postpartum is just as important as birth and how to honor it
• The 5-5-5 rule for postpartum healing and bonding
• How to prepare your home and heart for those tender first weeks
• Breastfeeding truths: it’s hard at first, but it gets easier
• Why your body might never look the same — and that’s good
• Letting go of cultural body ideals and embracing your new, strong mother-body
• Why less baby stuff is actually more — and what truly matters
• How your baby’s personality might surprise you (and that’s okay!)
• Tuning out the noise and leaning into your maternal intuition
• Simple ways to speak life and truth into your children from the very start
• The connection between birth and how you mother
• Preparing for hard moments without letting fear steal your joy

I hope this episode encourages you to trust yourself, to tune in to God’s design for motherhood, and to see the profound beauty in the simple, ordinary moments with your little ones. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or you’re a seasoned mama, this conversation is for you.

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education.

Today, I’m talking with Mary Haseltine—Catholic mother of eight, doula, and author of Made for This: The Catholic Mom’s Guide to Birth. Her work has been such a gift to countless women who long to see birth not as a medical event but as something deeply tied to our faith, our design, and the beautiful mystery of bringing new life into the world.

In this episode, Mary shares how her own birth experiences led her into birth work and ultimately to write Made for This. We talk about the theology of birth, why birth is more than just getting through labor, and how it’s an invitation for us as women to trust, to surrender, and to see birth as part of our calling as mothers.

You’ll hear us unpack:

• How Mary’s experiences of both home and hospital births shaped her understanding of birth as a reflection of the Paschal mystery
• The importance of reclaiming the spiritual and sacramental dimensions of birth, especially in a culture that sees birth as a medical emergency
• The difference between controlling birth and receiving it as a gift
• How to prepare spiritually for birth—especially in those final weeks
• Practical ways to choose a birth team and birth setting that align with your faith and values

Mary also shares insights into her Made for This Birth app and her ongoing work to support Catholic mothers and birth workers around the world.

If you’ve ever felt a longing to see your birth experience through the lens of faith—or to be reminded that your body was designed with intention and beauty for this work—this conversation will resonate deeply.

Resources Mentioned:

• Mary’s book, Made for This: The Catholic Mom’s Guide to Birth
• The Made for This Birth app, with birth affirmations, prayers, and a directory of Catholic birth workers
• Mary’s website: madeforthisbirth.net

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.
Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education.

Free guide mentioned at the start of the episode:

⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠⁠

This was my second birth and was nothing like my first. It was absolutely wild and beautiful in a way that caught me off guard.

In this episode, I’m walking you through what labor looked like for me this time, what I wish I had done differently, and how God met me in those wild early morning hours.

We cover:

• My experience of prodromal labor while displaced from our home due to a hurricane

• What helped me cope through a fast, intense labor

• How I ended up almost giving birth on the sidewalk in our neighborhood

• What surprised me most about postpartum the second time around

Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or you’re just curious about what birth can look like when we trust our bodies and stay rooted in peace—I hope this episode encourages you.

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more?

Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education.

You want to give birth without an epidural—but how do you actually get there?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly what I would do if I were preparing for a natural, unmedicated birth starting today. As a former L&D nurse, doula, and mom who’s been on both sides of the bed (so to speak), I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what absolutely matters when it comes to preparing for a natural birth.

Whether you’re a first-time mom or just wanting a different experience this time around, this episode will walk you through the practical, emotional, and spiritual steps I recommend to truly prepare for birth without medication.

We’ll cover:
— Why knowing your why is foundational
— The critical difference your provider and birth setting make
— How to train your brain to believe that birth is normal
— What it actually looks like to cope well through labor
— And the biggest red flags that can sabotage your plan

I’m not here to sugarcoat the work it takes—but I am here to affirm that this is possible, and you are capable.

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education.

Is it really “too risky” to plan a home birth as a first-time mom? Should your first birth be treated like a trial run?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Shelby Ribolin—a Catholic wife, mama, and new doula—who shares her powerful home birth story. Shelby didn’t follow the typical first-time mom path. She trusted her instincts, listened to the Lord, and chose a birth team that honored her desires. And when her baby’s shoulder got stuck during birth, her midwife acted calmly and confidently, helping her deliver safely at home.

This episode is for the mama who feels that nudge to go against the grain... but wonders if she really can. Shelby’s story will strengthen your faith, sharpen your discernment, and remind you that your first birth matters deeply.

We talk about:

• Why the “trial run” mindset undermines maternal confidence

• Navigating shoulder dystocia at home with experienced midwifery care

• Surrendering fear and control in pregnancy and with your fertility

• What drew Shelby into birth work after her first birth

• The spiritual depth of home birth

Links:

→ Connect with Shelby: @shelbyribolin on instagram

→ Enroll in the Holy Confident Birth Course

→ Get the Free Labor Positions Guide

→ ⁠⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

→ Submit a question or share your story: [email protected]

You can do all the prep—read the books, take the course, memorize every labor position—and still find yourself in a birth that doesn’t feel like yours.

It’s not always because you didn’t try hard enough or know enough. Sometimes, it’s what you believe deep down that shapes your birth more than anything else.

In this episode, I’m walking you through three sneaky mindsets that have the power to sabotage your natural birth—without you even realizing it. And I’m not just talking about surface-level stuff. I mean those quiet beliefs that sit under the surface… the ones we rarely say out loud, but that end up guiding our decisions when things get hard.

We’re talking about:

• Why it’s not you—or your doctor—who holds the final authority in birth

• How people pleasing sneaks into pregnancy and labor, and why it matters more than you think

• What happens when you subconsciously believe that birth is scary or unsafe (even if you’re planning a natural birth)

• The way fear and control are linked—and how to let God lead instead

  
  

  Resources:

  🕊️ ⁠⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠⁠

  🕊️ ⁠⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠⁠

  🧺 ⁠⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

  • Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!
    

  🌿 Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?The Holy Confident Birth Course is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it.

  Learn more and enroll at ⁠⁠https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course⁠⁠

  Disclaimer

  This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

  
  

  
  

Easter Tuesday is a really special day around here—and not just because it’s my favorite liturgical season or the anniversary of my confirmation at the Easter Vigil. It’s also the day my daughter Avila was born… three years ago. And today, on Easter Tuesday 2025, I’m celebrating another kind of birth: the launch of the brand new, completely rebuilt Holy Confident Birth Course.

This isn’t just a sales announcement (don’t worry—I still brought the truth and encouragement). In this episode, I’m sharing the three most important faith-filled truths I believe every Christian woman needs to know before giving birth. These are truths I wish someone had whispered to me when I was preparing for Avila’s birth while working as a labor and delivery nurse… stuck between two worlds and hungry for something that just didn’t seem to exist.

If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t find a course that matched your values and gave you real, practical tools… I made this for you.
If you want to prepare for birth without fear—but also without the spiritual fluff that leaves God out of it—this is for you.

And if you're just here for a little truth spoken to your heart, you’ll find that in this episode, too.

Inside this episode:
💛 The story behind my own confirmation and Avila’s Easter birth
💛 The three truths I believe every Christian woman needs to hear before birth
💛 What makes the Holy Confident Birth Course truly unique (and who it’s for)
💛 Why your body isn’t a mistake, and birth isn’t something to just “get through”

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠⁠

🕊️ ⁠⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠⁠

🧺 ⁠⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

🌿 Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?

The Holy Confident Birth Course is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it and IT IS OFFICIALLY LIVE!

Learn more and enroll at ⁠⁠https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course

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Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.