DISCLAIMER: In this episode, Freebirth Society was briefly mentioned by my lovely guest, and I do want to clarify that I am not in any way affiliated with FBS nor do I agree with what they teach. This episode is also not intended to reflect my own beliefs and the nuance surrounding the choice to freebirth- in the future I may make a follow up episode going in more depth on this topic!

Now that that is cleared up, let's get into the details of this episode! Margo Valentine is a former nurse, Catholic mama, and now—an unassisted home birth mother. In this episode, she shares the story behind her decision to step away from the medical system and birth her baby at home, without a midwife or provider present.

We talk about the peace she felt during pregnancy, how she navigated concerns like meconium and back labor, and the surprising (but very real) challenges of things like needing to pee during contractions. Margo opens up about the power of boundaries in pregnancy, the role of faith and the saints in her labor, and what it means to fully trust God’s design for birth.

We also dive into her decision to leave nursing to be fully present in motherhood—and how she’s walking out that call despite the noise of modern culture.

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward a quieter, more instinctive way of birthing and mothering, this conversation will stir something in you.

Resources:

🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE: https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/labor-positions-guide

🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE WAITLIST: https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/waitlist

🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES: https://holyconfidentbirth.com/links

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

About MeHi, 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.