IF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAY

EP 12 \ Tired Of Being Pushed Around? 4 Things To Do When Your Provider Says You HAVE TO Do Something

It's so hard to know what to do when you have a provider telling you that you "have to" do something and you really don't want to do it.  What if you say no and something bad happens?  What if you say yes and it wasn't needed and it leads to other things that could be harmful that wouldn't have happened if you'd stuck to your guns?  It's overwhelming and intimidating so today I'm going to give you 3 ways to do when your provider tells you that you "have to" do something so we can try to eliminate fear and think clearly and rationally about what we're going to choose.  This will mainly impact hospital births since home and birth center providers tend to be believers in informed consent rather than intimidation, but that's not 100% the case so everyone could stand to benefit from what I'm gonna share today. 
 
Links in today's show:
 
Book Your Midwife & Me Power Hour Here
 
"Pushed: The Painful Truth about Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care" by Jennifer Block
 
Ina May's Guide To Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
 
Statistics from The Farm
 
 
SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

EP 11 \ Does Your Husband Support Your Birth Plan? 5 Ways To Get Him On Board

Are you having trouble getting your husband on board with what you want for your pregnancy and birth? Sometimes it can be hard to get on the same page. Husbands deal with a lot of fear surrounding birth like we women do. They've heard all the bad stories just like we have and they are afraid something terrible will happen to us or their babies. God made husbands to be protectors, so this is a natural thing. We need to speak respectfully with our husbands to help them get the information they need to feel good about supporting our wishes. Inside this episode, I give you 5 ways to get your husband on board with your desires.
 
Links in today's show:
 
Book Your Midwife & Me Power Hour Here
 
The Business of Being Born
 
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
 
SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
Exclusive Online Birth Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you the content you love.

EP 10 \ Do You Want To Have The Best Chance At Exclusive Breastfeeding? Here’s The #1 Thing To Do!

So many moms are terrified that they won't be able to nurse their babies. They've seen failure all around them from people who gave up or maybe never tried. They want to exclusively breastfeed, but they really don't think it's possible these days. If this is you, I'm talking to you today. We're going to face that fear head-on by identifying it and facing that elephant in the room. And then we're going to talk about the one thing I think is most important for you to be able to successfully breastfeed.
 
Breastfeeding Made Simple --> https://amzn.to/3jYrLvZ
 
Breast Crawl Video --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3oPb4WdycE
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

EP 9 \ Are You Afraid To Face Your Fear Around Pregnancy and Birth? You’re Not Alone! Let’s Take Step ONE To Move Past Your Fear

Inside of today's episode, we address fear head on. We will talk about where that fear around pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, and breastfeeding comes from, and we will address it with truth from God's word. Be sure to take a minute to fill out the quick survey in the link below so that I can know what YOUR fears are and address them in a future podcast.
 
 
SURVEY --> https://bit.ly/yourbirthsurvey
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

EP 8 \ Do You Need To Set Some Healthy BOUNDARIES To Have A Safe Space For God’s Best In Your Pregnancy and Birth! These Are The RULES - Part 2

No matter what we do, no matter what we say, no matter how right we may be, there will ALWAYS be naysayers who will do all they can to discourage us.  The enemy is ever-present and we must always be on guard.  After reading a great book called "The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon, I decided we needed some rules for this podcast and for our pregnancies and births.  We need to invite those who support us on our bus, and kindly ask those who aren't on board with our place to find another bus that is more fitting for them.  It's not about being mean.  It's about having peace and joy during this special, fleeting time.   This is part two of a two-part series.
 
Get The Energy Bus
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.
 
Links to products may be affiliate links which will provide me a small commission if you choose to purchase the product.  It does not cost you anything to use these links, but it helps me keep bringing you the content you love.

EP 7 \ Time To Set Some Healthy BOUNDARIES To Have A Safe Space For God’s Best In Our Pregnancies and Births! These Are The RULES - Part 1

No matter what we do, no matter what we say, no matter how right we may be, there will ALWAYS be naysayers who will do all they can to discourage us.  The enemy is ever-present and we must always be on guard.  After reading a great book called "The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon, I decided we needed some rules for this podcast and for our pregnancies and births.  We need to invite those who support us on our bus, and kindly ask those who aren't on board with our place to find another bus that is more fitting for them.  It's not about being mean.  It's about having peace and joy during this special, fleeting time.   This is part one of a two-part series.
 
Get The Energy Bus
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.
 
Links to products may be affiliate links which will provide me a small commission if you choose to purchase the product.  It does not cost you anything to use these links, but it helps me keep bringing you the content you love.

EP 6 \ Afraid You Can’t Have The Birth You Want? 4 Steps To STOP The Self-Doubt And REFOCUS On What’s Possible With GOD During Your Pregnancy & Birth

Ina May Gaskin said in her book Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, "Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, I recommend that you learn to think positively about your body."  The devil's lies have convinced so many women that they are incapable of doing the very thing God designed them to do.  Inside today's episode, we look at 4 ways that you can STOP that negativity and self-doubt and START refocusing on what is possible when we put our faith and trust in GOD!  We can give birth!  We can have healthy pregnancies and grow healthy babies!  We can do all the things He designed us to do if only we will follow Him and His will!
 
Need help finding a provider?  Want to be added to my email list? Got other questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

EP 5 \ Want To Have TRUST And Be A Partner With Your Provider? Here’s How To Pick A Midwife or Doctor -- Questions To Ask BEFORE You Decide

Last episode we looked at the different types of midwives you can choose to attend your birth or care for you during pregnancy.  Inside this episode, we will go through a list of questions to ask a midwife or doctor when interviewing them before hiring them for your prenatal care.  The questions can also be tweaked to use when interviewing a doula.  Choose your top questions because no provider will be able to give you enough time for you to answer them all.  Use this episode to help you make the best choice for your birth and pregnancy care.
 
 
Blog article with questions: https://yourbirthgodsway.com/52-questions/
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

EP 4 \ Want A Midwife For Your Next Birth But Not Sure What To Do? How To Pick A Midwife If You Don’t Know Where To Start -- 4 Kinds Of Midwives And How To Decide Which Is Right For You

One of the absolute most consequential decisions you'll make that will have a huge impact on your birth will be who you hire to care for you during pregnancy and attend your birth.  That one person, unfortunately, has the power to make or break your birth plan.  It is absolutely vital that you take your time, do you due diligence, and choose wisely.  Inside of this episode, I dig into the different types of midwives so if you decide you would like to hire a midwife for your birth, you will understand the difference in their credentials.  I talk about certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified professional midwives (CPMs), certified midwives (CMs), and lay midwives.  
 
 
More info no CNM/CM education - https://www.midwife.org/acnm/files/cclibraryfiles/filename/000000007531/essentialfactsaboutmidwives-updated.pdf
 
Where to find CNM/CMs - midwife.org or state licensure website in your state
 
Where to find CPMs - https://mana.org/about-midwives/state-by-state
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Need help finding a provider?  Got questions? Email lori@yourbirthgodsway.com
 
DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, but you must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your decisions.

Christian Women! I Need YOUR Help TODAY! This Is YOUR CHANCE To Be HEARD!

In this super short "episode" I am looking for a few select people to do a quick 15-20 minute Zoom call in the next TWO DAYS to answer a handful of questions I have for women just like you!  I'm wanting to learn about you worries, your fears, and your wishes when it comes to pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal care, and so much more!  Take a quick listen and if you are interested in participating, shoot me a quick email to lori@yourbirthgodsway.com and I'll be in touch to set up a time to talk!  THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EP 3 \ Want To Have A SUCCESSFUL Natural Birth? You MUST Have This ONE Thing!

Many things are advertised as being helpful in childbirth.  Many things ARE truly helpful.  Childbirth education courses help.  Preparation helps.  But there is one thing that is simply irreplaceable in our medical world that you must have to have a good chance at succeeding in natural birth.  This episode will dig into that one thing.  You CAN rock natural birth -- and taking care of this thing will increase your odds for making it happen.
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Want to join Lori's email list?  A signup page is coming soon.  In the meantime, just shoot an email to yourbirthgodsway@proton.me with your preferred email address and I'll get you added once it's up and running!
 
Website coming soon!
 
Remember, that while I am a midwife, I'm not your midwife, so please do your own due diligence of studying and preparing in conjunction with talking with your provider before making any decisions regarding your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or any other aspect of your health.  Neither this podcast, nor any other, should be your sole source of medical decision-making information.  You are responsible for your decisions in life and in your care.

EP 2 \ WHERE Is Your Faith? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself As You Consider God’s Plan For Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

Are you ready for a challenge?  For too long, Christian women have had their focus skewed by fear from the world which has caused their faith to get off track even if they don't fully realize it.  Inside of this episode, I challenge you to really take a deep look at where your faith lies.  This episode may step on your toes, but my aim is not to offend you but to help you focus on God, the One who designed you AND designed your baby perfectly.  He knows you better than any person on this planet and He will guide you in a way that no one else can.  But to get that proper focus, we have to break free from the fear and realize that we've been lied to for a LONG time.  This episode will look at six questions that you need to consider and ask yourself as you walk this road of childbearing.
 
Want to join Lori's email list?  A signup page is coming soon.  In the meantime, just shoot an email to yourbirthgodsway@proton.me with your preferred email address and I'll get you added once it's up and running!
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Website coming soon!
 
Remember, that while I am a midwife, I'm not your midwife, so please do your own due diligence of studying and preparing in conjunction with talking with your provider before making any decisions regarding your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or any other aspect of your health. Neither this podcast, nor any other, should be your sole source of medical decision-making information. You are responsible for your decisions in life and in your care.

EP 1 \ Welcome To The Your Birth, God’s Way Podcast - All About Your Host And What To Expect

"Who is Lori Morris and why would we listen to her?" This episode will answer those questions and let you know what to expect in the future of this BRAND NEW podcast. This podcast will cover SO MUCH including childbirth, pregnancy, prenatal time, labor, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting.....pretty much everything related to birth and that time of life. We will focus on God's perfect design for his daughters and how we can reclaim the joy of childbearing by embracing His way, not fighting it. You will find encouragement and information galore from a certified nurse-midwife who's had 3 natural births herself, and breastfed them all longer than a year (one for 2 years and another for FOUR!). She's worked in the medical world AND the natural world so she's seen it all and knows how to help you navigate it all. Go ahead and follow/like/subscribe now. You're not going to want to miss an episode!
 
Want to join Lori's email list? A signup page is coming soon. In the meantime, Click here to email me with your preferred email address and I'll get you added once it's up and running!
 
Join our new community! --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway
 
Website coming soon!
 
Remember, that while I am a midwife, I'm not your midwife, so please do your own due diligence of studying and preparing in conjunction with talking with your provider before making any decisions regarding your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or any other aspect of your health. Neither this podcast, nor any other, should be your sole source of medical decision-making information. You are responsible for your decisions in life and in your care.

Welcome to Your Birth, God’s Way Podcast -- Trailer

Podcast debuts January 3, 2023!!!
 
Welcome to the Your Birth, God's Way Podcast, a show to help you find the beauty of God's design for your pregnancy, birth, and beyond.  Listen, ladies, I totally get it.  There just aren't enough hours in the day to get done all that's on your to-do list.  The thought of putting in the time it takes to have a healthy, natural birth in this medical world we live in seems a bit much.  But I also know you are TIRED of feeling out of control in your pregnancy care.  You KNOW deep down that there must be a better way, but you just haven't had the time to find it.  This show is going to be an answer to the prayer you've had in your heart to find the better way.  I'm Lori.  I'm a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in this broken medical system.  After all those years of being neck-deep in computer charting, not-so-informed consent, and putting mamas into the unstoppable, downhill snowball that is known as maternity care in this country, I escaped and discovered the secret to having peace and joy during this time (and all times, for that matter) is to trust our Designer!  God's way truly is the best way and I am here to help you find it for yourself.  I had all three of my babies naturally, in the water, outside of the hospital.  I went on to nurse them all well over a year -- one nursed for 4 years -- not even kidding!  I love to help Christian mamas break away from the conventional to discover God's beautiful plan for this fleeting time of life.  He made you for this and I'm here to help you see that He's already given you all you need!  I want YOU to have these blessings in your life, too, like I have. Inside this podcast, you will find encouragement, education, and information to empower you to have God's beauty for you during a time that has been feeling like a string of impersonal medical tests.  Mama, I give you permission to RELAX and ENJOY this beautiful time of life.  You are MORE than a prenatal test result!  Your baby is more than a grapefruit on a pregnancy tracking app.  You are God's creation and so are your precious babies.  If you're ready to reclaim your peace and joy in this beautiful time of life, this is the podcast for you. Listen to me, mama -- YOU CAN DO THIS!  And just like the little engine that could, I'm going to help you do this, little bit by little bit.  You've got all you need already inside you, so go grab that coffee you forgot about in the microwave -- made sure it's decaf if you're cooking a sweet baby in your belly right now -- and let's dive in!