71. The Christian Mom's Guide to Preparing for Birth Without Fear with Jaimie Johnson

Preparing for birth can bring a whole mix of emotions. You may feel excited to meet your baby, but also nervous about labor, pain, the unknown, or whether your birth will go according to plan. In this episode of *A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast*, I’m talking with Christian birth doula and childbirth educator Jaimie Johnson about how we can prepare for birth **physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually**—without allowing fear to take over. Jaimie shares how her own birth experiences led her into birth work and eventually inspired her to create a faith-based approach to childbirth education. We talk about preparing not only for birth, but also for the transition into motherhood, because pregnancy and birth can be opportunities for God to grow and prepare us for the women and mothers He is calling us to become. We also dive into the importance of recognizing our fears instead of ignoring them, replacing fear and lies with God's truth, using Scripture and prayer during pregnancy and birth, and learning to advocate for ourselves while still trusting God with the outcome. In this episode, we talk about: - **Preparing for birth holistically**—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. - **Working through fear and anxiety** by recognizing our fears and replacing lies with God's truth. - **Using prayer and Scripture** to prepare for birth and create a faith-filled birth team. - **Advocating for yourself in the birth room** while still trusting God and seeking His wisdom in your decisions. - **Preparing for an unmedicated birth** and why mental preparation and commitment can be just as important as physical preparation. - **Surrendering your birth plans to God** and finding peace when your birth doesn't go the way you expected. **A Scripture to Remember** > “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 When the world, social media, family, friends, and even our own fears are filling our minds with noise about what birth *should* look like, we can continually return to God's truth and ask Him for wisdom about the decisions in front of us. **About Jaimie Johnson** Jaimie Johnson is a Christian birth doula and childbirth educator who helps women prepare for birth physically, mentally, and spiritually. Through her business, **Grace to Growth Wellness**, she combines childbirth education, prenatal yoga, mindful preparation, and faith to help women approach birth with confidence, preparation, and trust in God. Her online birth course, **Created for Birth**, helps women prepare for the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of childbirth. Connect with Jaimie Learn more about Jaimie's work and her Created for Birth course through Grace to Growth Wellness. Website: Grace to Growth Wellness Instagram: @G2GJaimieJohnson **A question for you...** **What is one fear or worry about birth that you need to surrender to God as you prepare for your baby?** If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom who is preparing for birth and could use a little more confidence, truth, and faith going into her birth experience.  Support the show **Connect with Danielle** Website: https://abridgetomotherhood.com Instagram: @abridgetomotherhood Shoot me an email: danielle@abridgetomotherhood.com  **Leave a Review** If this episode encouraged you, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review? Your support helps more Christian moms discover the podcast and find hope in Christ during pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood.  After you review the show — take a screenshot and upload it here — so I can send you some happy mail with a little surprise as a thank you. *Your feedback means so much to me and helps us reach new moms who desperately need to hear that they are worthy of support!* **Disclaimer:** Some of the links in this episode may be affiliate links, including Amazon links. This means I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase through them. Thank you for supporting the show!