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Briana Berger shares the very different stories of her first two births—and the profound spiritual transformation that happened between them.

Her first birth was an unmedicated birth center birth that left her feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and completely unprepared for the intensity of labor. In the years that followed, Brianna began to see birth through a deeper Catholic lens, discovering the connection between the suffering of childbirth, Christ's Passion, and the joy of new life.

With her second baby, she approached birth with a completely different mindset: not trying to control the experience, but learning to trust God with whatever He allowed. Her second birth became a beautiful experience of surrender, prayer, and joy.


00:00 Meet Briana + her first thoughts on birth

03:30 Choosing a birth center and preparing for her first birth 

08:00 First labor: the beginning of an intense experience 

11:00 “A woman’s finest hour” + arriving at the birth center 

15:00 Learning to cope with the intensity of labor 

18:00 Her son’s birth + processing the experience afterward 

22:00 Informed consent and what she discovered after birth 

25:00 Processing a difficult birth + the beginning of spiritual growth 

28:00 Discovering the spiritual meaning of birth 

32:00 Preparing for her second birth with a new perspective 

36:00 Fear, Made for This, and learning to trust God 

43:00 Second labor: calm, surrender, and a completely different experience 

46:00 “Oh, Jesus” — turning to God in the hardest moment 

47:00 Catching her daughter + the joy of a beautiful birth 

49:00 What changed between her first and second births 

51:00 Trusting God with the unpredictability of birth 

52:00 Advice for first-time Catholic moms 

53:00 Bringing yourself into God’s presence during birth

Medical Advice Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for care from your physician, midwife, or qualified healthcare provider. I recommend consulting your provider regarding your specific medical situation and before making decisions about your care.





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