Womb and Word

In this powerful Season 1 finale of the Womb & Word Podcast, host Kim sits down with Wifey, founder of Glorious Push Birth, to explore the beauty and purpose of praying over your children before they are even born.Together, they discuss the spiritual connection between mother and baby, partnering with God throughout motherhood, hearing God's voice concerning your children, and the power of speaking life over the next generation.Wifey shares personal stories of praying for her children before they were conceived, dreams and revelations she received about them, and how those prayers continue to unfold in their lives today. This faith-filled conversation offers encouragement for women who are pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or simply preparing their hearts for future motherhood.If you've ever wondered whether prayer can impact your child's life before birth, how to pray over your womb, or how to trust God with your motherhood journey, this episode is for you.💛 Motherhood is more than a responsibility — it's a partnership with God.✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode:🙏 Why praying for your children should begin before they're born👶 The spiritual connection between mother and baby during pregnancy📖 What Scripture teaches about God's purpose for our children✨ How to partner with God in motherhood💬 Practical ways to pray over your future children🌿 Why motherhood often becomes a season of spiritual growth and surrender🤍 How God can reveal purpose and destiny before birth🏡 Creating a faith-filled home and raising children who love the Lord📚 Why the Book of Proverbs is a powerful resource for parents🙌 How worship, prayer, and faith can shape family culture💬 Powerful Moments From This Episode:“A year before she was even conceived, the Lord kept talking to me about her.”“That child's spirit is still there from the start.”“Praying over your children is really partnering with the Lord.”“The Lord is the one trusting us with them.”“It's not just two parents. It's three parents.”“Motherhood is calling me to trust more in Yahweh and grow spiritually.”🤍 About Our Guest:Wifey is the founder and CEO of Glorious Push Birth. She is a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, breastfeeding specialist, placenta encapsulation specialist, and Christian birth advocate passionate about helping families navigate pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and faith-filled motherhood.📲 Follow Wifey:Instagram: @gloriouspushbirthWebsite: gloriouspushbirthservices.com🎙️ About Womb & Word Podcast:Womb & Word Podcast is a safe space where we:🌿 Educate women on maternal health and birth advocacy📖 Share real, unfiltered motherhood stories✨ Provide expert guidance rooted in faith and evidence-based careWhether you're pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or supporting a parent — this podcast is for you.📲 Follow & Connect:Instagram: @wombandwordpodEmail: womanwordpod@gmail.comAvailable on:📺 YouTube🎧 Apple Podcasts🎵 Spotify📣 Join the Conversation:Have you ever prayed over your future children?What Scriptures have encouraged you throughout pregnancy or motherhood?Share your thoughts in the comments below.If this episode encouraged you:👍 Like this video💬 Leave a comment🔔 Subscribe for more conversations around pregnancy, postpartum healing, faith, birth, maternal health, and motherhood⚠️ Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical, mental health, or spiritual counseling. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals regarding your personal circumstances.

What do you do when the birth you prayed for becomes thebirth story you never planned for?In this deeply honest episode of the Womb & Word Podcast, host Kim sitsdown with Vanessa Sapp to talk about pregnancy, chronic illness, unexpectedbirth changes, and learning how to surrender control in motherhood.Vanessa shares her journey of navigating pregnancy while living with MultipleSclerosis (MS), the fears that came with managing a chronic condition, and theemotional reality of preparing for one kind of birth—only to experiencesomething completely different.From discovering her baby was breech to facing the likelihood of a C-section,this episode explores the emotional weight of shifting expectations, makinginformed decisions, and finding peace in the unknown.This conversation is for every mother who has ever felt like her birth storydidn’t go the way she imagined.💛 Sometimes healing begins when we release the version of the story wethought we needed.✨ In this episode, we discuss:• Pregnancy with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)• High-risk pregnancy and medical decision-making• Breech baby and unexpected birth plan changes• Emotional impact of C-section preparation• Fear, disappointment, and loss of control• The role of faith in navigating uncertainty• Marriage, communication, and support systems• Learning to pivot in motherhood💬 Memorable Moments:“Parenthood is pivot hood.”“Taking care of me is also taking care of my baby.”“You’re going to feel broken… and that’s okay.”🎙️ Guest: Vanessa SappInstagram: @vanessabequinn🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube📲 Follow: @wombandwordpod⚠️ Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace professionalmedical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

DON’T GIVE BIRTH BEFORE ASKING THIS | The Questions & Numbers Every Mom MUST KnowWhat if the difference between a safe birth and a traumatic one… came down to the questions you didn’t ask?In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the Womb & Word Podcast, host Kim breaks down the critical questions every expecting mother must ask — your provider, your hospital, and even your doula — before stepping into the delivery room.Backed by real data and lived experience, this episode dives deep into the maternal health crisis, exposing the gaps in care, the importance of advocacy, and why being informed is no longer optional — it’s essential.This is not just an episode…This is preparation. This is protection. This is power.🔹 The top 5 questions to ask your OB, midwife, or provider🔹 What your hospital isn’t telling you about interventions & C-section rates🔹 How to choose a provider who respects your birth preferences🔹 The truth about doulas and how they support your birth experience🔹 What “low intervention birth” actually means🔹 How hospitals handle postpartum care (and what to look out for)🔹 Why implicit bias & anti-racism training in hospitals matters🔹 How to advocate for yourself before, during, and after birthThis episode reveals the must-have contacts you need before labor:📞 Labor & Delivery Unit direct number📞 After-hours OB / Midwife contact📞 Patient Advocacy Office📞 Charge Nurse / Nursing Supervisor📞 Hospital Risk Management / Compliance📞 Medical Records Department📞 Hospital Ethics Line📞 State Health Department & Licensing Board👉 These numbers could protect your voice, your rights, and your experience.💬 “It doesn’t matter your age, income, or education… the risk is still higher.”💬 “This is a system that continues to fail to listen, protect, and respond.”💬 “This is not just another motherhood podcast — this is advocacy.”💬 “Faith and advocacy can coexist.”Womb & Word is more than a podcast — it’s a movement.We create a space where women are:🌿 Educated on maternal health & birth advocacy🌿 Empowered through real stories & expert insight🌿 Guided through pregnancy, birth & postpartum with faithWhether you’re pregnant, planning, or learning — this is for you.🌐 Website: velahaven.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/velahaven🎙️ Podcast IG: instagram.com/wombandwordpod🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@velahaven📧 Email: hello@velahaven.com📩 Podcast Email: womanwordpod@gmail.com▶️ YouTube: / @kimmariedoulaIf this episode spoke to you:👍 Like this video💬 Comment your thoughts or experience🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations on maternal healthmaternal health awareness, questions to ask before giving birth, hospital birth tips, pregnancy preparation checklist, birth advocacy, doula support during labor, C-section rates explained, maternal mortality rates US, Black maternal health crisis, labor and delivery tips, postpartum care in hospitals, birth plan questions, pregnancy education podcastThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personal medical decisions.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🚨 CRITICAL: Numbers Every Pregnant Woman Should Have💡 Real Talk Moments You Don’t Want to Miss:🤍 About Womb & Word Podcast:📲 Follow & Connect:📣 Join the Conversation:🔎

What are the pregnancy red flags you should never ignore? 🚨In Episode 3 of the Womb & Word Podcast, host Kim Marie sits down with Hadassah Bellot, a licensed midwife and reproductive justice advocate, to discuss the critical warning signs during pregnancy that every expecting parent should understand.With so much noise surrounding pregnancy and birth, one truth remains clear: pregnancy does not fail women — systems do. In this powerful conversation, we explore how families can recognize early warning signs, trust maternal intuition, and confidently advocate for their health and their baby’s well-being.Drawing from her extensive experience in home births, birth center care, and community-based maternal healthcare, Hadassah shares valuable insights into the importance of individualized prenatal care, informed decision-making, and respectful maternity care. Together, we break down common misconceptions about midwives, the differences between hospital and community birth settings, and how pregnant individuals can recognize when something may require medical attention.If you are pregnant, postpartum, trying to conceive, or supporting someone who is, this episode provides essential education and practical guidance for navigating pregnancy with confidence and clarity.🎙 About the PodcastWomb & Word Podcast is a maternal wellness platform dedicated to empowering families through real stories, faith-centered conversations, and expert guidance on pregnancy, postpartum recovery, infant sleep, and birth advocacy.Connect With UsPodcast: @wombandwordpodHost (Kim Marie): @velahavenGuest (Hadassah Bellot): @dasthemidwifeTopics Discussed in This Episode• Pregnancy red flags every expecting parent should know• Why decreased fetal movement should never be ignored• Trusting maternal intuition during pregnancy• The BRAIN method for informed medical decisions• Key differences between hospital births, home births, and birth centers• Understanding the role of licensed midwives in maternal care• How to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings• What respectful maternity care truly looks like👍 Subscribe to the channel for more conversations on pregnancy, postpartum recovery, infant sleep, maternal health, and birth advocacy.Share this episode with a friend, partner, or expecting parent who could benefit from this important conversation.

In this inaugural episode, host Kim Marie, a birth and postpartum doula, pediatric sleep specialist, childbirth educator, and lactation consultant, introduces a sacred space created to educate, empower, and restore confidence for women navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.Rooted in faith, evidence-based care, and real-world advocacy, this episode breaks down why “just having a baby” is no longer enough—and why informed consent, preparation, and support matter now more than ever. Kim Marie unpacks: What Womb & Word truly represents—life, intuition, vulnerability, and God’s Word The realities of maternal health today, especially for marginalized communities Why advocacy in the labor and delivery room is essential (and not confrontational) The B.R.A.I.N. framework for making empowered medical decisions Common advocacy traps families fall into—and how to avoid themThe vital role of doulas in improving birth outcomes and protecting maternal wellbeing This episode is a wake-up call and an invitation—to slow down, ask questions, trust your body, lean into faith, and reclaim your voice in the birth space. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartumNeed a Doula? Visit: www.velahaven.comCheck here for all social links: https://linktr.ee/wombandwordpodcast