by Eve O'Brien
I’m Eve —Catholic wife, mama, former L&D nurse turned doula and childbirth educator. I created this space for women like you- who want a natural birth that honors your faith, your body, and the way God designed both. Here, you’ll find practical support for unmedicated birth, holistic pregnancy, and postpartum recovery—alongside deeply encouraging conversations about womanhood, Catholicism, and living in the world but not of it… especially when it comes to birth. Ready to go deeper? Join me inside the Holy Confident Birth Course at holyconfidentbirth.com/birthcourse
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April 15, 2025
<p>You've heard of epidurals—but have you really heard the whole story?</p><p>In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most common interventions in modern birth: the epidural. As a former L&D nurse and now doula and educator, I’ve seen both the relief epidurals can bring and the hidden risks that often get brushed aside. Whether you're planning a natural birth or still unsure where you stand, you deserve to make that decision fully informed—not pressured, not in the moment, not in the dark.</p><p>We'll cover:</p><ul><li><p>What actually happens when you get an epidural</p></li><li><p>The pros (yes, there are some!) that can truly help in certain births</p></li><li><p>The lesser-known downsides—from immobility to the cascade of interventions</p></li><li><p>Why so many women say “I wish I had known this earlier”</p></li></ul><p>No scare tactics, just real talk from someone who’s been in the hospital room, at the home birth, and in between.</p><p>If you're craving education that doesn’t leave your intuition at the door, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p>🕊️ <a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/labor-positions-guide">FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE</a></p><p>🕊️ <a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course">THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE</a></p><p>🧺 <a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/links">SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>🌿 <strong>Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?</strong>The <strong>Holy Confident Birth Course</strong> is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it. </p><p>Learn more and enroll at <a href="https://www.holyconfidentbirth.com">https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.</p>
April 8, 2025
<p>What if your desire for a peaceful, faith-aligned birth isn’t just personal—but part of something deeper and more countercultural than you realized?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Catholic wife and mama <strong>Megan Wells</strong>, and we’re diving into way more than just birth stories. From her hospital induction to an unexpected unassisted breech home birth, Meg shares how her perspective on womanhood, sisterhood, and the spiritual battle around birth completely changed.</p><p><br /></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Meg's birth stories and journey to home birth</p></li><li><p>The surprising way birth transformed her marriage</p></li><li><p>Why sisterhood around birth is so rare—and how we reclaim it</p></li><li><p>The spiritual war on maternal intuition and how it shows up in modern birth culture</p></li><li><p>How birth shapes not just our motherhood, but our faith and identity as women</p></li></ul><p>This one is raw, honest, and deeply affirming. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or healing from one that didn’t go how you hoped, there’s truth here for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔗 <strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/megs__wells/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meg’s Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.itiswellsfamily.com/birth-mentorship" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Meg's Birth Mentorship & Guide</a></p><p><br /></p></li></ul><li><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>🕊️ <a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/labor-positions-guide" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE</a></p><p>🕊️ <a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE</a></p><p>🧺 <a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/links" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!</p><p><br /></p></li><p>🌿 <strong>Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?</strong><br />The <strong>Holy Confident Birth Course</strong> is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it. </p><p>Learn more and enroll at <a href="https://www.holyconfidentbirth.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.</p><p><br /></p>
April 1, 2025
<p>Ever wonder why birth in America feels so rushed? Or why it so often seems like the hospital just wants to “get you delivered” and move on?</p><p>In this chatty, slightly historical episode, I dig into the deeper roots of modern birth culture — and how ideas like Marxism and the industrial revolution quietly shaped the system we now call “normal.”</p><p>This isn’t just about hospital policies or rising C-section rates. It’s about the worldview that sees mothers as inefficient, pain as something to medicate away, and birth as a business transaction rather than a sacred, redemptive process.</p><p>We’ll talk about how birth left the home, how midwifery was demonized, why suffering in labor became pathologized, and what all this says about the deeper cultural view of motherhood today.</p><p>If you’ve ever sensed that something’s off in how we approach birth — you’re not crazy. And the history behind it might surprise you.</p><p>Listen in and be reminded: you were never meant to be a cog in the system. Birth isn’t just physical. It’s holy.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>🕊️ FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE: https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/labor-positions-guide</p><p><br /></p><p>🕊️ THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE WAITLIST: <a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/waitlist" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/waitlist</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🧺 SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES: https://holyconfidentbirth.com/links</p><p><br /></p><p>Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About Me</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Want to learn more? Visit<a href="https://www.holyconfidentbirth.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> holyconfidentbirth.com</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.</p><p><br /></p>
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