The Catholic Guide to Curating a Prayerful Birth Space | Ep. 31
Description
We spend hours planning our birth preferences…
But how much time do we spend preparing the space we’ll labor in?
Not just making it “cute” or “cozy”—
But intentionally creating a space that invites peace, worship, and the presence of God?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to design a Catholic, Christ-centered birth space—one that supports your hormones, honors your body, and anchors your spirit in God’s peace. Whether you're birthing at home, at a birth center, or in a hospital, your environment is not just a backdrop… it matters.
You'll learn:
- Why beauty in birth isn’t fluff—it’s faithful
- How God’s incarnational design gives weight to physical space
- What your birth environment communicates to your nervous system
- How to use your five senses to create a space that calms your body + lifts your soul
- What Catholic sacramentals, sacred objects, and music I bring to every birth I support
- A deeply personal story about how worship music changed my entire labor
- Practical tips for making even a hospital room feel reverent, peaceful, and holy
- The spiritual warfare around birth environments—and how to reclaim them for Christ
We’ll also talk about why twinkly lights aren’t the problem—and how the false dichotomy between safety and beauty in birth is keeping women stuck in sterile, fear-based systems.
Resources mentioned:
- Omnia Scent Co candles — A Christian candle company I truly love
- My Catholic Labor & Birth Playlist on Spotify
- The Holy Confident Birth Course — for full support, preparation, and guidance
Friend, you were never meant to give birth in chaos.
There is a way to prepare practically and prayerfully for the birth God designed your body to do—and the space around you can powerfully support that.
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And if you’re preparing for birth and want Christ at the center of it all, check out The Holy Confident Birth Course. I'd be honored to walk with you.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice and does not substitute care fom your provider. This podcast is for educational purposes only!