Welcome to Pregnancy Help Podcast where we tackle large issues affecting the Pregnancy Help Community through conversations with experts around the country. Powered by Heartbeat International, we bring Pregnancy Help News alive with podcasts featuring a variety of topics designed to help strengthen and educate the pro-life pregnancy help network.
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YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAY - Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth, Postpartum, Breastfeeding Help
Lori Morris, CNM, MSN - Certified Nurse-Midwife, Christian Pregnancy, Home Birth Advocate, Nursing Expert
** TOP 1.5% of Podcasts in the World ** Are you a Christian mom who is pregnant and you feel out of control in your prenatal care -- like you have no voice and no say in how things go? Are you yearning to bring God back into your time of birth? Do you feel unsupported and alone in this early motherhood journey? Do you want to find your voice to bring you the kind of care you’ve been dreaming of having? IT IS POSSIBLE to reclaim your pregnancy and postpartum so you can have the peace and joy ...
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The Well-Nourished Mother: Helping You Thrive in Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood
Lauren Fortuna-Floch
Do you long to experience pregnancy, birth and motherhood on a deeper level? Do you desire to explore new knowledge and perspectives, to practice tuning into and trusting your own innate wisdom, and to embody your most authentic version of self? If that’s a “heck yaaaa” I hear, then WELCOME dear sister. You’re in the right place. In this space we bring so much reverence to the rite of passage that is the maiden to mother journey. Join Lauren Fortuna-Floch for unfiltered and inspiring convers ...
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Ep 124 \ Acupressure in Labor: How the Labor Comb Can Be A Great Tool For Your Birth Toolbag with Rachael Nalley
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To close out 2024, I am sitting down to talk with Rachael Nalley of MaternaBirthCo as she teaches us about using acupressure in labor with the Labor Comb she designed to help women labor naturally. Be sure to use this link to get the original, official Labor Comb (NOT the knock-offs) -- The OFFICIAL Labor Comb by MaternaBirthCo. https://amzn.to/4a0…
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How often do we miss those moments where Jesus is trying to speak to us? In this episode, Kirk Walden tells a story of missing out on what (or who) is right in front of us, relating it to how often we miss the times that the Lord is trying to show us something. If we start asking “where” we see Jesus each day instead of “if”, our perspective can sh…
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EP 123 \ Things To Consider Before You Enter Birth Work: Holiday Food For Thought For Those Wanting To Be Midwifes, Doulas, or Other Birth Workers
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So many of you have contacted me wanting to know more about things you need to consider before becoming a midwife, doula, or birth worker, so today I thought it would be a perfect time to address it before you've got some time to slow down and think about your future over the holidays! Helpful Links: CHRISTMAS FLASH SALE!!! Take 10% off the Your Bi…
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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month includes a new case in Texas involving mail order abortion pills, ways to help pregnant moms and their babies during Christmas, celebrating milestones with Heartbeat Academy and Sidewalk Advocates for Life, and…
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EP 122 \ CLASSIC REPLAY: Christmas Is Not A Good Reason For Induction (And Neither Is Any Other Holiday)
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Just your annual reminder that "NO, thank you" is a complete sentence when your doctor or midwife start saying things like "Let's pick your induction date" or "If you want to make sure I'm there, we need to induce on ____." If your baby isn't here yet, your baby isn't ready. Wait on God. Your labor will come at the perfect time! Helpful Links: CHRI…
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EP 121 \ Transitioning Into Transition: How to Manage The Moments Before Birth With Composure and Confidence
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There's a moment in time during active labor between stage one and stage two called "transition". This is a time when really everything about labor changes. It is in this moment that many moms are thrown off of their game and they abandon their plan because they don't understand the flow of labor and they think they can't do it anymore, not realizi…
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In Part 2, Carole Novielli and Jor-El Godsey expose the dark agenda behind the more recent push for chemical abortion on vulnerable young women, forcing them to play doctor, nurse and pathologist as they take the abortion pills alone at home with little to no medical oversight. Despite the risks of these pills, many major medical organizations supp…
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Today i'm thinking out loud with you as I talk about my thoughts regarding gestational diabetes. Is it really "gestational diabetes" or is it underlying, undiagnosed, metabolic dysfunction? Here's some of what you will learn today: What is metabolic dysfunction How is gestational diabetes, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes diagnosed What are the sho…
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Carole Novielli from Live Action joins Jor-El Godsey to take us back to the origins of the chemical abortion drugs and the eugenics agenda of many powerful people who pushed for it to be as widespread as it is today. Diving into this history exposes the targeting of minority groups by influential leaders who continue today to lie to the public abou…
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Lisa Bourne takes us through the news highlights of the month, covering stories related to the work of pregnancy help worldwide. This month includes updates on the New York State Coalition Conference, Heartbeat International’s 2025 Annual Conference, and The Abortion Pill Rescue Network’s new milestone of lives saved. Click here for more on Heartbe…
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EP 119 \ The Turkey Is Ready But Your Baby Might Not Be: Reasons You Might Not Have Considered Why Thanksgiving (or Any Other Holiday) is NOT A Reason To Be Induced
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Show notes: This is that time of year that comes every year -- no, I'm not talking about turkey or gifts....I'm talking about that time of year when doctors and midwives try to coerce moms into being induced for no reason other than to free up their holiday. So today we're going to talk about why it submitting to an unnecessary induction is NOT a g…
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As we approach the end of the year, Kirk Walden highlights the steps to effectively measure and set goals for your organization. He discusses what to measure, how to establish meaningful benchmarks aligned with God’s direction, and how to inspire your team to not only meet but exceed these goals—ultimately serving more families and strengthening th…
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Join Lauren Bell, Tim Stephens, and Jennifer Ellis from the Extend Web Services team as they talk about key elements to keep in mind when putting together (or updating) your organization’s website. They’ll cover logos, search engine optimization (SEO), and keys to creating an eye-catching online presence to reach both clients and supporters. Visit …
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Show Notes: Cytotec is commonly used in maternity units across the country for cervical ripening and also for postpartum hemorrhage...but should it be? Today we'll learn all about Cytotec (misoprostol) directly for the drug insert. You will learn about how it relates to things like uterine rupture and other catastrophic outcomes. The hospital won't…
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EP 117 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 3: Obstetrical Expertise, What Would Happen if Modern Obstetrics Went Away, Twins, Safety, and MORE!
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Show Notes: Today's show is the conclusion of my follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this final secti…
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Tracie Shellhouse welcomes Christie Mac Segars, Vice President of Domestic Services at Lifeline Children’s Services to explore the reasons why women may hesitate to consider adoption and the importance of educating clients on their options without any judgement or pressure. Pregnancy help organizations are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, re…
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Election Results Roundtable
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Tune in for a discussion on the 2024 U.S. election results with Jor-El Godsey, Andrea Trudden, and Danielle White as they analyze the implications of the presidential race and state abortion amendments, exploring the impact that the next four years could have for pro-life politics. Resources: 2024 State Amendments Article: The Abortion Vulnerable C…
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EP 116 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 2: The Safety of Vaginal Breech Birth, What is High Risk, Third Trimester Ultrasounds, Worry & Pregnancy, External Cephalic Version, & MORE!
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Show Notes: Today's show is part two of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this second section of …
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Heartbeat International President, Jor-El Godsey and General Counsel, Danielle White bring us up to speed on litigation concerning Heartbeat and Pregnancy Help Organizations in their battle for free speech in regards to Abortion Pill Reversal. Accusations of “deceptive practices” and “unfair business activity” coming from state Attorneys General ar…
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Lisa Bourne provides updates on legal cases involving Abortion Pill Reversal in states like New York, where a federal judge recently issued a preliminary injunction blocking Attorney General Leticia James from preventing pregnancy centers from offering APR to clients. Chemical abortion makes up the majority of abortions in the U.S., with several st…
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EP 115 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 1: The History of Why The Medical System Decided Vaginal Breech Birth Is Not “Safe”, How Research Today Is Broken, Hospital Policy, and MORE!
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Show Notes: Today's show is part one of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this first section of o…
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Kirk Walden explores the options that we have when we feel like our back is against the wall and God is seemingly silent during times of great need. From both his own personal experiences and Biblical examples, Kirk reflects on what can be gained in the waiting, and why lousy timing is sometimes the perfect timing. Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.c…
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Join our Extend Web Services team in this new monthly series on digital marketing as they break down the tools that are available and what you should consider adding as a Pregnancy Help Organization to effectively engage with potential clients. They’ll touch on websites, SEO, paid advertising, social media, fake reviews, and more! Subscribe to the …
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I get a lot of questions from moms about RhoGAM and until now I haven’t really addressed it, so I thought today would be a good time to give you the basics of Rhogam so you can know for yourself whether this is a subject you need to learn more about. We'll talk about rhesus blood types, who may need RhoGAM to prevent possible sensitization during p…
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Ellen Foell invites Hilary Alan to speak on her experience in life-affirming work starting with overseas missions and leading to her current role as a Client Services Director at a pregnancy center in Virginia. When God unexpectedly called Hilary’s family to move across the world to serve in the mission field, she learned valuable lessons about sha…
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EP 113 \ Unintended Consequences: 5 Downstream Impacts of Bottles and Pacifiers Beyond Nutrition
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Most of the time conversation about how to feed your baby centers around the nutrient value of breastfeeding versus formula feeding. That is a very important conversation, obviously. But as is often the case, when we move away from God’s design, there is a “trickle down” impact that flows into so many other areas of life that we maybe didn’t consid…
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Join Valerie Harkins in conversation with Stacey Womack, Founder and Executive Director of Abuse Recovery Ministry Services (ARMS) to explore the topic of domestic abuse and the impact on victims who find themselves in the pregnancy help setting. Drawing on over 27 years of experience in abuse recovery ministry, Stacey offers guidance on the “dos” …
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EP 112 \ Natural Disasters Should Wake You Up: It’s Time To Change Your Perspective (Or You May Find Yourself Vulnerable In Ways You Never Imagined)
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The reality of the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has shown us clearly that things can change fast and you might not be able to access the kind of care you had planned. We've got to get serious. Nothing we have now is promised. Plans for epidurals or c-sections or bottle feeding...they might not pan out if the worst comes your way. So today is the d…
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In today’s fast-paced media landscape, it is more crucial than ever for pregnancy centers to understand how public narratives are shaped. In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break down the current media trends affecting pregnancy and women’s health, highlighting the impact of effective communication on public perception. They’ll guide l…
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EP 111 \ When Your Baby Comes During a Natural Disaster (Or Any Other Reason You End Up Alone): Preparing For Unintended Unassisted Childbirth With Low or No Resources
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If you are were in the path of Hurricane Helene and you are pregnant nearing delivery, you are probably terrified right now of what's going to happen if you go into labor. Or if you are listening to this sometime in the future, you might find yourself in a place where you can't get the assistance you need for another reason. This episode is a despe…
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Kirk Walden relates his recent experiences at “the happiest place on earth for weary travellers”, Buc-ee’s to the work of pregnancy help. You may not be selling fuel, snacks, or merchandise at your center, but what you have to offer at no cost (and with a personal touch) goes well beyond professional expectations. Listen in to hear what we can lear…
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In this month’s news highlights, Lisa Bourne takes us through recent Pregnancy Help News articles, updating us on lawsuits regarding Abortion Pill Reversal, success stories, and charges brought against people who have committed acts of vandalism at Florida pregnancy centers after the Dobbs ruling. Listen to also hear how ACOG and the CDC inadverten…
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Abortion is on every ballot this year in the United States, and understanding the advantages of early voting is critical. Dena Espenscheid from The Leadership Institute joins Jor-El Godsey to discuss the “why” behind early voting and how we can all work to promote life-affirming legislation as we approach election day. While some Pregnancy Help Org…
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Is "purple pushing" or slow, controlled pushing a better option? What is the "fetal ejection reflex"? Does your body even need your help to push your baby out? That's what we're talking about today! Helpful Links: 3 WAYS TO WORK WITH LORI: --> Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbir…
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EP 109 \ What Even Is A Contraction? Is It Something To Fear Or Something To Embrace? How Does It Work? All About What Happens To Bring Your Baby Into Your Arms
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SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate. Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Sign up for the FREE CLASS "Sharpen Your Health: The Truth About Birth Control" Here --> https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/truthaboutbirthcontrolsignup Today's episode digs deeper into a topic you prob…
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Sarah Gabel Seifert, co founder and president of the diaper company, EveryLife joins Andrea Trudden to talk about how this pro-life company came to be, and how pregnancy help organizations can partner with EveryLife to receive diapers and wipes for their clients. With a background in pregnancy center ministry, Sarah Gabel has a passion for helping …
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Upcoming LIVE Class - Sharpen Your Health: The Truth About Birth Control
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Di Lori Morris, CNM, MSN - Certified Nurse-Midwife, Christian Pregnancy, Home Birth Advocate, Nursing Expert
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20. Born Through Movement: The Biomechanics of Birth with Adelaide Meadow
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What do biomechanics have to do with birth?! Everything. And yet, it's often left out of the birth conversation and pre-natal education entirely. ******************************************** “You’ll never hear me say I trust birth.” Those are the words that caught my attention last week on social media and ignited my fascinating conversation with t…
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SHOW NOTES: (If listening on YouTube, links may not populate. Search for "Your Birth, God's Way" on a podcast app to find show notes with live links.) Have you ever side-stepped a gut feeling and kept going toward the thing your gut told you to avoid….and then later you wish you hadn’t. Believe me when I tell you that birth is no different, only th…
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Christie Robertson, CEO of the Arkansas Pregnancy Network joins Beth Diemert to explain how her state coalition recently launched a statewide telehealth program to connect with women who have questions about their pregnancy options. Christie shares the hopes and hardships of this project as well as the “nuts and bolts” of where to begin. Launched i…
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SHOW NOTES: Should you take your healthy baby to well child or well baby visits? Are there thing you can do to encourage health so these visits aren’t as important? Are pediatricians the only option for getting care for your well child? Does a well child even need care? This is what we’re going to talk about in this episode! Growth Charts The Porta…
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Lisa Bourne, Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, takes us through the most recent updates to litigation surrounding Abortion Pill Reversal. In one particular case, a federal judge has granted a temporary injunction, blocking legal action against Pregnancy Help Organizations in New York that offer information on Abortion Pill Reversal to clients. L…
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Ep 106 \ Changing Plans Late in Pregnancy: How & Why One Mom Switched to a Home Birth Midwife After 20 Weeks
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Today's episode is an interview with a mom & listener named Lauren who tells us about her decision to switch from an OB and conventional pregnancy care to a home birth midwife past 20 weeks gestation. She shares with us the events that led up to this big decision, obstacles she faced while making the switch, and the beautiful birth that followed. I…
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Kirk Walden delves into the concept of of bringing Jesus’ message, “The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand”, to a culture that is not eager to welcome it. Using his idea of spaces and places, we can incorporate this message into all of our interactions throughout the day, fulfilling the mission that Jesus commanded us to. As we face abortion, the most di…
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Today I’m sharing part 3 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…
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Heidi Martin joins Nafisa Kennedy to speak about her role as a Parent Care Coordinator for PrenatalDiagnosis.org. Heidi comes from a background as a NICU nurse and now works in ministry to serve families with babies facing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. She explains the training process that she took through Be Not Afraid, including a unique f…
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Today I’m sharing part 2 of the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so it is NOT a pregnant crowd. In other words, this episode with have a lot of information that is applicable to EVERYONE, not just pregnant moms. This will be split up i…
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In this episode, we highlight one of the features of the website, PrenatalDiagnosis.org, which allows site visitors to connect with a Parent Care Coordinator (PCC). PCCs provide a free service of practical guidance, information, and referrals to parents facing a prenatal diagnosis for their unborn child, continuing a year after the child’s birth. O…
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I have been dealing with a case of laryngitis and my voice is not back to 100%, plus I have travel coming up that will make it hard to get episodes ready for you so I've decided to share with you the recording of a presentation I did back in February called "Sharpen Your Health". This presentation was given to a group of Christian homeschoolers, so…
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Lisa Bourne, Pregnancy Help News Managing Editor, gives us a look at Heartbeat International’s recent Pregnancy Help Institute and Love Approach Ultrasound Clinical, which provided professional training for directors, fundraisers, leaders, and nurses working the the pregnancy help setting. Lisa also updates us on recent court cases. Heartbeat Inter…
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