About this episode
What if the pushing phase of birth didn’t have to be painful, exhausting, or filled with strain? In this powerful episode, Erika shares her incredible birth story — from an unexpected pause in labor that gave her one more week to prepare, to the fast-moving labor that had her in transition before she even realized it. But the highlight came in the final moments: instead of force pushing, Erika learned to breathe her baby down , allowing her body to work with her baby for a gentle, peaceful birth. You’ll hear how faith, prayer, and intentional breathing transformed her experience — and how you can apply these same principles for your own birth. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or hoping for a redemptive birth after trauma, this episode is filled with encouragement, practical tips, and the reminder that God cares deeply about your birth story. Tune in to hear: The emotional block Erika faced leading up to birth and how she overcame it The miraculous “false labor” that gave her more time to prepare What it felt like to go from early labor to transition in the backseat of a truck How she stayed focused and avoided negative self-talk in active labor The exact breathing technique she used to “breathe baby down” instead of pushing Why her postpartum recovery was so much easier this time Encouragement for moms to release fear and trust God with their birth stories Resources & Links Mentioned: Pain Free Birth Course – Learn how to prepare physically, mentally, and spiritually for a peaceful, pain-free birth. Use code PODCAST to get $50 off Book: To Light Their Way Connect with Karen: 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/id1696179731 Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in