The weeks after birth shape a mother’s healing, mental health, and long-term well-being. Let's explore why rest, nourishment, emotional support, faith, and community are essential in the postpartum period, and how modern culture often overlooks the sacred needs of new mothers. A holistic, faith-centered perspective on postpartum care, and why mothers deserve support long after the baby arrives.

I do not believe freebirth is for every woman.
I do not believe homebirth is for every woman.
And I do not believe hospital birth is for every woman.

Women must birth where they feel safest.

When we cling to an identity—
“I’m a freebirther,”
“I only birth at home,”
“hospital is the safest place”—
we risk turning something sacred into an idol.

God never asked us to worship a model of care.
He asked us to worship Him.

To witness a mother walk through the refining fire of labor — to see her wrestle, surrender, and rise again in trust — is to watch the gospel unfold in real time. Birth is not only about bringing forth life, but about meeting the Giver of Life in the process.

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As a birthworker, I hold every story as sacred. Whether I’m present for 20 hours or just in time for the final push, the honor is never lost on me. Every birth space is holy. Every woman a warrior. Every moment a reminder of God’s design, sovereignty, and love.

And this one?
This one was holy ground.

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Yet, through every doubt, every question, and every ache of my heart, God whispered back:

“I am doing a new thing. Keep trusting Me.”

A fellow sister-in-Christ reminded me that the thief does not come to rob an empty home. The enemy’s greatest weapon against me was doubt, but I was called to remain steadfast, to cling to the promises and visions God had given me.

Through this refining fire, I was brought to the very edge of myself, stripped of everything that no longer served me, and ushered into the fullness of this next season. The redemption and breakthrough I longed for were on the horizon.

This is the in-between. The both-and. The space where the veil is thin and you walk the line between waiting and welcoming. You are neither here nor there, still pregnant yet on the cusp of birth. The waiting is a paradox—both exhilarating and exhausting, filled with joyful anticipation yet stretched with the ache of longing. 

There were prayers spoken over me, hands gently laid upon my shoulders, and words of affirmation that filled my heart. It was a time of reflection, of honoring the journey I have walked as a mother, and of preparing for the transformation that is upon me as I await the arrival of this little one. In this space, I felt the weight of love, the strength of those who came before me, and the power of stepping into birth fully supported.

There’s a powerful force within every woman—a deep well of intuition that guides her through life’s most profound moments, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. This inner knowing, designed to help navigate the intricacies of life and birth, is a gift from God. Yet, far too often, it’s overlooked, dismissed, or silenced in favor of rigid, one-size-fits-all narratives that fail to honor the depth of women’s experiences.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “The veil is thinning” as you approach your birthing time? This sacred season is a time when the boundary between the physical and spiritual realms feels especially thin. It’s an invitation to step into a deeply holy space, but it also comes with vulnerability to spiritual warfare.

In this tender time, I want to encourage you to fight your battles with prayer, worship, and the living Word of God. These spiritual tools will anchor you, protect you, and guide you as you prepare to meet your little one.

However, this transition is not immediate. The umbilical cord continues to pulse, transferring oxygen-rich blood, stem cells, and nutrients to the baby for several minutes. This placental transfusion helps the baby stabilize their breathing, regulate body temperature, and build iron stores for the months ahead. Delaying the clamping of the cord allows the baby to receive their full blood volume, completing this natural process of transition to extrauterine life.

Once the cord has stopped pulsing or when the parents feel it is the right time, the cord can be severed. The method of separation is as unique as the family’s wishes.

Alexis’ birth journey was one of patience, surrender, and trust. Though it unfolded differently than she had envisioned, it was a testament to God’s faithfulness and her own strength. Every step—every walk, every prayer, every contraction—brought her closer to this sacred moment.  

As she held Everly in her arms, Alexis reflected on the faith it took to wait well, the courage to trust her instincts, and the grace that carried her through. Her story is a reminder that God’s plans are always good, and His timing is always perfect. 

In this calling, we trust God as the ultimate midwife. He is the one who designed the intricate beauty of birth, and He is present in every contraction, every breath, every moment. Our role as birthkeepers is to align with His wisdom, offering encouragement, prayer, and discernment when needed, but always pointing back to the birthing woman and the Creator who walks with her through this sacred process.

As Michael prayed over Alyssa’s body, his words a balm of love and gratitude, the sacredness of their experience was undeniable. This birth was not just a moment but a testament to the power of surrender, trust, and divine grace—a story woven with strength, resilience, and the eternal bond between mother, father, and child.

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