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 29, 2025
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this episode, I’m walking you through <strong>three sneaky mindsets</strong> 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.</p><p>We’re talking about:</p><ul><li><p>Why it’s not you—or your doctor—who holds the final authority in birth</p></li><li><p>How people pleasing sneaks into pregnancy and labor, and why it matters more than you think</p></li><li><p>What happens when you subconsciously believe that birth is scary or unsafe (even if you’re planning a natural birth)</p></li><li><p>The way fear and control are linked—and how to let God lead instead</p><p><br /></p><p>Resources:</p><p>🕊️<a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/labor-positions-guide" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE</a></p><p>🕊️<a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE</a></p><p>🧺<a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/links" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES</a></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!<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" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course</a></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><p><br /></p></li></ul>
April 22, 2025
<p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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 <strong>faith-filled truths</strong> 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.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.<br />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.</p><p>And if you're just here for a little truth spoken to your heart, you’ll find that in this episode, too.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong><br />💛 The story behind my own confirmation and Avila’s Easter birth<br />💛 The three truths I believe every Christian woman needs to hear before birth<br />💛 What makes the Holy Confident Birth Course truly unique (and who it’s for)<br />💛 Why your body isn’t a mistake, and birth isn’t something to just “get through”</p><p><br /></p><p>Resources:</p><p>🕊️<a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.myflodesk.com/labor-positions-guide" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🕊️<a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE</a></p><p><br /></p><p>🧺<a href="https://holyconfidentbirth.com/links" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES</a></p><p><br /></p><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!<br /></p></li><p>🌿 <strong>Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?</strong></p><p>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 and IT IS OFFICIALLY LIVE!</p><p>Learn more and enroll at<a href="https://www.holyconfidentbirth.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course</a></p><p><a href="https://www.holyconfidentbirth.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a></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 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>
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