Home Birth Story: Prayer, Prenatal Depression, & the Best Birth Story w/Kaitlyn & Kale Hallman
Description
This birth story is such a beautiful reminder that preparation, prayer, and unwavering partner support can truly transform the labor experience.
In this episode, Kaitlyn and her husband Kale share their faith-filled home birth journey — from unexpected pregnancy challenges and prenatal depression to the incredible moment Kale caught their baby in the birth tub.
You’ll hear the raw realities of third-trimester pain, mental health struggles, intentional birth prep as a couple, and the powerful role prayer played when their birth took an unexpected turn. This episode is packed with encouragement for moms preparing their bodies and minds for birth — and for dads learning how to show up with strength and confidence when it matters most.
This was such a meaningful birth story to record, and I truly hope you absolutely love it.
Here’s some highlights from the episode:
• Unexpected pregnancy symptoms and fears surrounding possible cholestasis
• The reality of severe third-trimester pain and prenatal depression
• How Kaitlyn chose a home birth and found the right midwife
• How they prepared for labor together as a couple
• What labor looked like from both the mom and dad perspective
• Natural pain relief methods used during home labor
• The moment Kale caught their baby
• A delayed placenta and the powerful role prayer played
• What it was like emotionally for both of them to experience a home birth
• Their best advice for expectant moms and dads preparing for birth
This episode is a beautiful reminder that birth is not just a physical experience — it’s emotional, spiritual, relational, and transformational. Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or trying to figure out each of your roles during pregnancy and birth, this is the perfect episode for moms AND dads! ❤️
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