Pain Free Birth

What if you were told your baby was breech—and you still gave birth at home, unmedicated, and without fear? In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Tayler Magee shares how she dismantled years of fear around childbirth, trusted God's design for her body, and delivered her breech baby at home as a first-time mom.Timestamps:00:00 – Her mindset shift: “Your body births even in a coma”05:01 – From fear of birth to home breech birth13:18 – How she dismantled fear & found faith in God’s design18:15 – “I chose not to tell anyone—protecting my peace”28:25 – Going into labor early & her peaceful home environment34:00 – Mastering the rhythm of contractions without fear36:59 – Transition & vocalizing fear: “I’m afraid”43:18 – The pushing stage: “It felt like reverse vomiting”47:00 – Breech baby born—calm, powerful, and fast50:00 – The power of shutting off your brain and trusting your body54:45 – Tips on choosing providers, preparing mentally, and creating safetyConnect with Tayler: www.taylershealthhub.comUse code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HEREGrab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE CONNECT WITH KAREN:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMSApple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

Licensed therapist and faith-based coach Stephanie Okori joins Pain Free Birth to share her two radically different but equally powerful birth stories—one a pain-free, unmedicated hospital birth that stunned the staff, and the second a spirit-led C-section that defied fear and overflowed with peace. Timestamps:00:00 – Intro05:20 – From Paralyzing Fear to Unshakable Faith11:50 – Labor Begins: “God Spoke to Me in the Bathroom”14:46 – Worship, Breath, and Rhythm: How She Labored Without Pain18:23 – Hospital Arrival at 10cm—And Still No One Believed Her23:18 – The Pushing Stage & Reclaiming Her Power36:18 – A Very Different Second Birth: God in the C-Section43:04 – Postpartum Miracles: Breastfeeding, Healing, and GraceUse code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HEREGrab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE CONNECT WITH KAREN:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMSApple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

In this episode, Karen sits down with Rachael Austin, RN, IBCLC—an internationally recognized midwife and head educator for the Thompson Method of Breastfeeding—to unravel some of the most misunderstood parts of the birth-to-breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or recovering from a rough start, this episode will open your eyes and give you confidence to trust your body—and your baby. Timestamps:03:29 – How Birth Interventions Affect Breastfeeding05:08 – Nipple Pain & Outdated Breastfeeding Techniques06:05 – How Pitocin & Epidurals Disrupt Oral Function09:02 – Alternatives When Breastfeeding Isn’t Working10:19 – Bottle Design & Breastfeeding Confusion13:13 – Colic, Reflux & Overfeeding Explained15:31 – Can You Overfeed a Breastfed Baby?23:30 – Retraining Baby to Breastfeed After NICU/Interventions24:07 – Proper Latch vs. Common Mistakes30:17 – The Truth About Newborn Weight Loss & IV Fluids33:29 – Mastitis, Oversupply & Nipple Trauma46:35 – Tongue Ties, Lip Ties & Misdiagnosis51:09 – The Tongue Tie Surgery Boom (900% Increase?)57:11 – Postpartum Mental Health & Maternal Burnout Get 50% OFF the Thompson Method Birth & Breastfeeding Course:https://thompsonmethod.com/painfree CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in 

What would I do differently if I gave birth in 2025? In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 powerful shifts I’d make—beyond the usual advice—to transform your birth experience and postpartum recovery. From protecting your mental health to trusting your body’s wisdom and creating a sacred postpartum bubble, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, do less, and reconnect with what truly matters during pregnancy and birth.Save over $200 this Mother's Day! From May 5-12th you can get $60 OFF the Pain Free Birth e-course AND get Birth Partner Bootcamp for FREE ($149 value) when you use code MOTHERSDAY60 at checkout! Timestamps:00:00 – The Truth About Birth in 202500:36 – Why Today’s Birth Culture Is Overwhelming Moms01:35 – Intro to the Episode: 5 Things I'd Do Differently in 202502:42 – A Personal Update: Meditation Retreat & Mental Health04:48 – Biggest Sale of the Year for Pain Free Birth06:46 – Struggling with Anxiety, Brain Fog & Burnout08:54 – The Transformation from Meditation11:03 – Mental Health Matters More Than Ever for Moms14:57 – Why Slowing Down Isn’t Optional Anymore16:02 – Birth Tip #1: Prioritize Mental & Emotional Health19:39 – Birth Tip #2: Do Less (And Let Go of the Baby Registry Pressure)22:01 – Birth Tip #3: Your Body is Wise—Trust It30:02 – Birth Tip #4: It's Okay to Be Scared—But Don’t Stay There36:12 – A Word on Programming & Rewriting Your Beliefs About Birth CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in 

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I’m interviewing Stormie Fraser. Stormie shares her pain free home birth story and compares it to her first time giving birth in a hospital setting. We also discuss faith and grief as Stormie tragically lost three loved ones while she was pregnant.  Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:44 - Meet Stormie Fraser01:26 - From Hospital to Home Birth05:55 - Stormie Losing Her Dad While Pregnant14:43 - Prayers and Affirmations 19:29 - What is the Mother-blessing ceremony?21:19 - The Importance of the Village and Community25:16 - Faith Through Grief During Pregnancy 28:17 - Christian Hypno-birthing Education with Tara Menzies29:18 - Stormie’s Birth Story and Why Doulas Write Timestamps of Birth30:54 - Prodromal Labor 34:05 - Prayers and Wishes for Birth List35:44 - Taking Ownership of Fear 39:40 - Castor Oil and Induction42:15 - Pain Free Birth Affirmations and Playlist46:04 - Letting Go 46:46 - Doulas Utility During Birth, Counter-pressure49:44 - Doula Training As a New Mom 55:00 - Co-creating Life with God 59:46 - Taking a Moment for Babies to Come Into their Bodies1:00:46 - Pain Free Delivery1:04:08 - What’s Possible in Birth1:06:35 - Outro CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-inCONNECT WITH STORMIEPersonal Instagram: @stormiefraser Humorous, heartfelt nap trap poems on faith, grief, and motherhood: @isthisworthposting.

Letting Go of Control: The Spiritual Shift of Pregnancy & BirthAre you an over-preparer who feels like pregnancy is spinning your world out of control? In this powerful solo episode, Karen gets deeply honest about the root of our need to control—and how fear, unresolved trauma, and striving for strength can actually sabotage our birth and motherhood journey.Learn why pregnancy riggers you on purpose, how hormonal and spiritual changes are designed to surface unhealed pain, and how surrendering control can unlock peace, power, and deeper connection with your body, baby, and God.This isn't just about managing anxiety—it’s about shifting into your feminine energy, letting go of the masculine mask, and learning to trust again. If you've been battling fear, shame, postpartum depression, or spiritual disconnection, this message will speak directly to your heart. Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ ✅ IN THIS EPISODE:  0:00 – Over-preparation as a Symptom of Control  1:22 – The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle in Labor  4:42 – When Strength Becomes a Wall: The Masculine Mask  10:00 – How Pregnancy Triggers Past Trauma for Healing  16:11 – It’s Okay to Be Needy: Reclaiming the Feminine  20:26 – Why Vulnerability is Attractive & Needed in Pregnancy  26:53 – Hormones as Holy Messengers: The Design of Pregnancy  31:06 – Stop Resisting: Embrace the Blessing of Pregnancy  36:30 – Pain-Free Pregnancy & Coaching Opportunities  ---  CONNECT WITH KAREN:  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/  Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731  Website - https://painfreebirth.com/  Join the Email List - https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in  CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I’m interviewing Yaya DaCosta, an actor, birth worker, and way shower. We discuss ecstatic birth, Yaya stories giving birth in public in New York City, and how the emotions of Moms during pregnancy can imprint on the psychology and physiology of their babies. Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Ecstatic Birth01:15 The Importance of Positive Birth Stories02:09 Yaya's Personal Journey and Sensitivity06:30 Navigating Pregnancy in New York City10:14 The Impact of Maternal Emotions on Babies12:11 Preparing for a Home Birth14:49 The Unique Experience of Yaya's Birth20:16 Laboring in Public: A Walk Through Contractions25:23 The Moment of Birth: A Transformative Experience26:58 The Ecstasy of Birth29:12 Empowering Birth Stories30:01 The Birth Experience Unfolds34:11 The Immediate Connection36:10 The Physiological Instinct of Babies40:20 Reclaiming Sacred Births42:37 The Aftermath of Birth45:03 The Importance of Following Intuition48:00 Pain Management Techniques50:47 Addressing Maternal Mortality Rates51:10 The Importance of Maternal Health Awareness53:58 Addressing Systemic Issues in Maternal Care58:02 The Role of Traditional Midwifery01:01:03 The Black Maternal Health Festival01:12:01 Cultural Shifts in Birth Practices Yaya DaCosta’s dynamic talent as an actress has been showcased in powerful performances across film, television and stage productions, including “The Lincoln Lawyer”, “Our Kind of People”, “Chicago Med”, “Whitney” and, most recently, “Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story”. The Brown University graduate is also a producer, birthworker, and wayshower, who is deeply dedicated to contributing to society’s elevation through, art, beauty and magic. Her current Earth mission is to integrate her different callings through the creation and embodiment of empowering narratives that birth a kinder future for women in the entertainment industry, in birth spaces, and on the planet. the Black Maternal Health Festival, which is from April 11th-17th.Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.sumistouch.com/bmhf?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ-r6Zw-WnMgK4Z_QuZLoJcxYoE3bkTqRWCIVdLdxuNJmlMMqGnYgmhu2Y_aem_3N2VzPaA14_ML097ciLr  CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS 

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I’m interviewing Laurynn Howard, a Mom of 2, Doula and Midwife. We’re speaking about her pain free second birth story, her tips for Mom’s experiencing their first natural birth, and why Western Civilization’s mindset on pain and spirituality is non-resourceful for Moms. Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro01:25 - How Laurynn’s First Birth Lit a Fire in Her to do Birth Work03:53 - Story of Her Pain-Free Second Birth05:02 - Why Her Second Birth Was Pain Free07:44 - The Mindset of a Pain Free Birth09:29 - Emotional Release During Labor13:36 - Birth is Spiritual, Not Painful16:25 - Should Women Use Epidurals?18:38 - The Western Mindset on Pain is Wrong21:50 - Lessons From Birth25:29 - Gratitude During a Pain Free Birth30:25 - Birth Workers Should be Honest32:16 - Tips for Navigating Hospital Birth37:58 - On Gender Reveals39:44 - Laurynn’s Postpartum Experience After a Pain-Free Birth44:09 - Advice for Moms Doing Their First Natural Birth45:18 - Outro CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in CONNECT WITH LAURYNN Instagram.com/fruitofherwombnc Instagram.com/LovecatlaurFruit of Her Womb Doula Services on fbWebsite: fruitofherwomb.org  

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast! In this episode we’re meeting one of my personal doula clients Rae Doescher to discuss her recent natural car birth We explored Rae’s transformative journey to natural birth, the experience of her labor in the car, and the power of self coaching and spiritual practice leading up to and throughout birth. Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course HERE https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ CHAPTERS02:01 The Journey to Natural Birth04:59 Trusting God in the Birth Process08:00 The Experience of Labor11:00 The Decision to Go to the Hospital14:08 The Car Birth Experience16:52 The Role of Support During Labor19:59 Reflections on the Birth Experience25:01 The Divine Setup: A Birth Story29:12 The Power of Self-Coaching During Labor33:10 Trusting the Process: Overcoming Fears in Birth38:00 The Spiritual Connection in Natural Birth45:49 Empowering Women: Preparing for Natural Birth CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-inCONNECT WITH RAE:IG Handle: @RaeannadoescherWatch the car birth video in full https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFRWxrZtFyA/?igsh=MTN3bnI4ZXJiNXVmOA%3D%3D

Welcome back to the Pain Free Birth Podcast. Today, I’m interviewing Cindy Park-Jun about her birth story of delivering two babies in South Korea. Cindy is a Korean American mom who lives in South Korea with her husband.  And after navigating IVF pregnancy, she decided to birth in South Korea where they were living at the time in a completely different culture with a language she didn't fully know. She shares how God guided her to a natural birth in a country with one of the highest cesarean and intervention rates in the world.  Get 10% off the Pain Free Birth E-course  https://painfreebirth.thrivecart.com/pain-free-birth/ Grab the Healing Birth Trauma Course  https://painfreebirth.com/healing-birth-trauma/ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Cindy's Journey to Motherhood in South Korea06:05 Cultural Differences in Birth Practices12:06 The State of Women's Health in South Korea18:50 Cindy's Birth Experience: A Personal Account22:11 Natural Birth Experience in South Korea24:20 Labor and Supportive Partners27:11 Tools and Techniques for Labor30:44 The Fast-Paced Nature of Labor33:05 Decisions During Pushing36:30 Postpartum Care Practices39:05 Breastfeeding Challenges and Advocacy42:11 Advocating for Better Maternity Care44:46 The Journey of Natural Birth48:09 Cultural Perspectives on Birth Choices50:00 Embracing the Birth Experience56:53 The Power of Support in Birth01:00:06 Encouragement for Expecting MothersCONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-inCONNECT WITH CINDYInstagram - instagram.com/cindyparkjun