Pain Free Birth

Karen Welton
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In the Pain Free Birth Podcast, your host, Karen Welton, invites you to discover the truth about how God brilliantly designed the female body for birth. Karen is a certified doula, childbirth educator, and coach who teaches women all around the world how to give birth without pain and fear through her online courses and content.In this show, we geek out about the hormonal physiology of birth, supernatural childbirth, bliss and ecstasy in labor, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and everything in between! Karen interviews women around the world who share their *jaw-dropping* stories of birth at home, in the hospital, and even in the car! She interviews midwives, doctors, and experts in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum to share their unique perspectives. We’ve been taught to view birth as scary and traumatic or an “emergency waiting to happen.” In this show, you will discover a whole new perspective of what’s possible in birth.

  1. 2d ago

    #124 | She Breathed Out a 9 lb 12 oz Baby Without Pushing - A Supernatural Home Birth Story

    What if you were told you weren't dilating, your midwife went home, and less than two hours later you were holding your nearly 10-pound baby in your arms? After a difficult first hospital birth that left her baby with a broken collarbone, former professional basketball player and mom of three Vanessa Sugg knew she wanted a different experience. Through the Pain Free Birth course, prayer, and a deeper understanding of physiological birth, Vanessa went on to experience two incredible home births. But nothing could have prepared her for the beautiful, faith-filled arrival of her third baby. In this powerful Christian home birth testimony, Vanessa shares how she went from zero centimeters dilated to birthing her 9 lb 12 oz baby in under two hours, without coached pushing or tearing. From the discouragement of being told her baby wasn't coming that night to surrendering her fears, laboring peacefully in warm water, and breathing her baby into her own hands, her story is a beautiful reminder of the power of birth preparation, trusting your body, and leaning into God's peace. Tune in to hear: How Vanessa's difficult hospital birth inspired her journey toward natural home birthWhy the Pain Free Birth course completely transformed her mindset and confidenceHow Vanessa and her husband created a list of 30 specific prayers for pregnancy and birthWhat happened when her midwife checked her cervix, found zero dilation, and went homeHow she navigated discouragement, fear, and emotional surrender during laborWhy warm water and her husband's incredible support made such a differenceHow she used gentle breathing instead of forceful pushing to birth her 9 lb 12 oz babyWhy she believes slowing down helped her experience a birth without tearingHow she embraced a peaceful, nourishing postpartum seasonHer encouragement for first-time moms who want to replace fear with confidence, preparation, and faithResources mentioned: The First 40 Days Connect with Vanessa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veesuggs/ Doors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #124 | She Breathed Out a 9 lb 12 oz Baby Without Pushing - A Supernatural Home Birth Story

  2. Oct 13

    #123 | God Showed Her the Birth Before It Happened: A Pain-Free Christmas Eve Water Birth

    What if the birth you are praying for could become an invitation to trust, surrender, and experience God in a completely new way? After an intervention-filled first birth and a heartbreaking miscarriage, Lacey Coffey longed for redemption. In the middle of her grief, she began praying for God to show her what was ahead. Lacey says dreams, visions, and signs began pointing her toward something incredibly specific: a rainbow baby, a Christmas birth, and a peaceful water birth. But getting there was not simple. Lacey navigated gestational diabetes, kidney stones, bleeding, and weeks of prodromal labor while continually returning to what she believed God had shown her. Then, in the early hours of Christmas Eve, everything changed. Her water broke, labor intensified quickly, and what followed was a breathtaking 2.5-hour birth filled with worship, surrender, laughter, and a race to the birth center that ended just five minutes before her daughter was born. Tune in to hear: How Lacey’s first birth and miscarriage shaped her desire for a redemptive birthThe dreams and visions that pointed her toward a Christmas water birthHow she navigated gestational diabetes, kidney stones, and weeks of prodromal laborThe breathing, relaxation, and surrender practices that prepared her for a pain-free birthHow she moved through fear by returning to “trust, relax, allow”The wild one-hour drive to the birth center while her body was already pushingHow her daughter was born in the water just five minutes after they arrivedWhat this birth taught Lacey about trusting God, surrender, and motherhoodCONNECT WITH LACEY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softbabynames/ Doors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #123 | God Showed Her the Birth Before It Happened: A Pain-Free Christmas Eve Water Birth

  3. Oct 6

    #122 | The Spiritual Side of Childbirth: Surrender, Transformation, and Crossing the Veil

    What if the most powerful part of childbirth isn’t something you can prepare for with your mind, but something you have to surrender to with your whole being? In this episode of the Pain Free Birth Show, I’m exploring what I call “crossing the veil,” that profound shift that can happen during labor when birth moves beyond something you are thinking through and becomes something you are fully experiencing. It can be the moment when contractions intensify, time seems to change, your thinking brain quiets, and you are invited to surrender more deeply than you thought possible. We’re talking about the spiritual side of childbirth that so often gets overlooked in birth preparation. Birth is not simply a mechanical process of getting a baby out of your body. It can be a deeply transformative experience that brings your fears, doubts, trust, strength, and faith to the surface. This episode is an invitation to prepare not only your body and mind for birth, but also your heart and spirit, so that when you reach the place where control is no longer serving you, you can let go and allow birth to transform you. Tune in to hear: What “crossing the veil” can mean during laborWhy the transition from early labor into active labor can feel like entering an entirely different stateHow surrender can become one of your greatest tools during physiological birthWhy birth preparation is about more than information and checklistsHow women describe heightened intuition, altered awareness, and a sense of God’s presence during laborWhy your birth environment matters when you enter the deepest stages of laborWhat can happen when people interrupt, question, or try to manage a laboring mother who has gone inwardWhy trusting the mother and protecting her space can be so powerfulHow birth can bring fear, insecurity, doubt, trust, joy, and strength to the surfaceWhat it means to see birth as a transition from maiden to motherWhy pregnancy itself can become preparation for surrender and transformationHow faith can meet you when you reach the end of your own strengthWhy you don’t have to understand or control every part of birth to walk through it with confidenceThe invitation to see childbirth not simply as something to endure, but as an experience that can transform youDoors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #122 | The Spiritual Side of Childbirth: Surrender, Transformation, and Crossing the Veil

  4. Sep 29

    #121 | Two Pain-Free Births: How Surrendering to God Changed Everything

    What if birth was never meant to be something you had to endure in your own strength? After experiencing sexual trauma as a teenager and again as a young woman in the Air Force, Lauren Frazier entered motherhood with a deep desire to reclaim trust in her body. Across four births, God transformed that trust into something even deeper. What began as a determination to advocate for herself eventually became an invitation to surrender, listen, and experience birth in partnership with Him. In this episode, Lauren shares the progression from her first birth, where intervention dramatically changed an otherwise peaceful labor, to her second birth, where she learned to trust her body through pushing, and finally to two births she describes as completely supernatural and pain-free. During her third birth, Lauren arrived at the hospital already 7 centimeters dilated, yet she could not even feel the contractions appearing on the monitor. Her fourth birth unfolded with the same extraordinary peace at home. Through both experiences, Lauren says her focus was not on avoiding pain. It was on staying close to God, listening for His voice, and surrendering one moment at a time. Tune in to hear: How Lauren’s history of sexual trauma shaped her relationship with her body, autonomy, and birthWhy one intervention dramatically changed the course of her otherwise peaceful first birthHow prodromal labor during her second pregnancy deepened her trust in her body and GodHow discovering Supernatural Childbirth transformed the way Lauren prepared for her third birthWhat happened when Lauren arrived at the hospital 7 centimeters dilated and couldn’t feel her contractionsHow she recognized intrusive thoughts during labor and redirected her attention back to GodWhy listening for God’s voice became central to her pain-free birth experienceHow Lauren’s third baby was born in only two pushes, and the powerful response from her husbandHow her fourth birth became another peaceful, supernatural pain-free birth, this time at homeHow giving birth to her daughter became an unexpected part of Lauren’s healing from sexual traumaSupernatural Childbirth by Jaci Mize:https://amzn.to/4qFAf91 CONNECT WITH LAUREN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liferich_coaching/ and https://www.instagram.com/laurenelizabethfrazier/ Website:  www.liferichcoaching.com Email:  lauren@liferichcoaching.com Doors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #121 | Two Pain-Free Births: How Surrendering to God Changed Everything

  5. Sep 22

    #120 | A 3-Hour Pain-Free VBAC After an Emergency C-Section

    What if the birth that broke your heart didn’t have to be the end of your story? After preparing for a natural birth with her first baby, Stephanie Andrade found herself transferring from a birth center to the hospital, receiving Pitocin, and eventually having an emergency cesarean. Although there were moments of peace and God’s presence throughout the experience, Stephanie was left processing disappointment, trauma, and questions about what future births might look like. When she became pregnant again, Stephanie knew she wanted to approach birth differently. She researched her options, communicated clearly with her midwife, learned to advocate for her preferences, and ultimately surrendered the outcome to God. What followed was something she never expected. Instead of making it to the hospital for her planned VBAC, Stephanie gave birth at home with only her husband present. Her labor was fast, instinctive, and pain-free, and her body pushed her baby out without conscious pushing. Tune in to hear: How Stephanie’s first birth went from a peaceful birth center labor to an emergency C-sectionWhy learning she had reached 10 centimeters during her first labor mattered when preparing for her VBACHow Stephanie processed the emotional impact of her cesareanThe fears she faced while preparing to give birth after a C-sectionWhy surrendering the outcome to God became a turning point in her pregnancyHow she approached informed consent and hospital VBAC protocols differently the second timeWhy communicating clear preferences with your birth team mattersHow Stephanie prepared to advocate for herself during laborWhy she didn’t realize how far into labor she actually wasThe moment a shower turned into an unexpected home birthWhat it felt like when her body pushed her baby out without conscious effortWhy Stephanie experienced intense pressure, but no ring of fireHow understanding birth physiology helped her stay grounded as her baby was bornThe dramatic difference between her cesarean recovery and natural postpartum recoveryStephanie’s encouragement for women hoping for a redemptive birth after a difficult or traumatic experienceConnect with Stephanie: Instagram: @stephreneeandrade Doors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #120 | A 3-Hour Pain-Free VBAC After an Emergency C-Section

  6. Sep 15

    #119 | How to Advocate for a Physiological Birth in the Hospital, Even With Twins

    What happens when the peaceful home birth you planned suddenly becomes a hospital twin birth, and you still deeply desire a physiological, unmedicated experience? After two beautiful home births, Siera Asivido fully expected to welcome her third baby the same way. Then, at her 20-week anatomy scan, she saw two heads on the ultrasound screen. She was carrying spontaneous di/di twins, and suddenly the birth environment where she felt safest was no longer an option with her trusted midwife. Instead of giving up on the birth she desired, Siera began learning how to advocate for herself. She created an intentional birth plan, learned how to communicate informed decisions to her OB team, declined routine hospital practices that did not align with her goals, and prepared both practically and spiritually for birth. At 39 weeks and 1 day, she walked into the hospital in early labor and experienced a peaceful, physiological twin birth that exceeded what she imagined was possible. Tune in to hear: The shocking moment Siera discovered at 20 weeks that she was carrying twinsWhy losing the option of another home birth required a real grieving processHow she navigated hospital policies while still pursuing a physiological twin birthThe one-page birth plan that helped her clearly communicate her values and informed decisionsHow reading her birth plan aloud helped Siera find her voice and advocate with confidenceWhy she chose to decline the operating room unless a C-section became medically necessaryHow prayer and birth affirmations helped her move from fear into trust and surrenderWhat happened when she arrived at the hospital at 39 weeks and 1 day with twinsHow her body became so relaxed during transition that her midwife thought she was sleepingThe unexpected complication with Baby B, including a nuchal cord wrapped five times, and how Siera adapted without losing her sense of empowermentPain Free Birth Episode #66 on Advocacy with Intentional Birth Connect with Siera: Instagram - @sieraasivido Siera's Birthplan: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oCFFQMW2ibTPsbjqc_0hFxLGyB2ugHIl?usp=sharing Doors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #119 | How to Advocate for a Physiological Birth in the Hospital, Even With Twins

  7. Sep 8

    #118 | Is Becoming a Doula Right for You? Answering Your Biggest Questions

    Have you ever felt a tug toward birth work, but immediately wondered how becoming a doula could possibly fit into your real life? Maybe you have little kids at home, a full-time job, a husband who is not completely on board, or no idea how you would find your first doula client. Maybe you love birth and supporting women, but the thought of putting yourself out there feels terrifying. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to become a birth doula and answering the questions that might be keeping you from taking that next step. After 13 years of doula work, I’ve learned that becoming a doula does not require having your entire life perfectly figured out. We’re talking about practical solutions for childcare, balancing birth work with motherhood or another career, getting your first clients, navigating difficult births, building confidence, and creating a doula business that works for your life. I’m also sharing what we’ve completely rebuilt inside the Pain-Free Birth Doula Certification Program and why community, mentorship, business training, and ongoing support matter so much when you step into birth work. Questions Answered in This Episode: How do you know if your called to doula work - and where do you start?How do you make childcare work as a doula?What if your husband or partner isn’t supportive?How do you get over imposter syndrome and the fear of being seen?How do you find clients when you’re just starting out?Is the doula industry already oversaturated - and how do you stand out?Can you become a doula if you’ve never given birth yourself?How do you prepare for hard or traumatic births?What if your not experienced or qualified enough?Doors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #118 | Is Becoming a Doula Right for You? Answering Your Biggest Questions

  8. Sep 1

    #117 | How a Redemptive Home Birth Led Her to Become a Doula

    What if the birth that changed everything was not your first birth, but the one that finally showed you what birth could be? In this deeply personal episode of the Pain Free Birth Podcast, Karen sits down with someone very special to the Pain Free Birth family, her personal assistant, Jamie Bennett. After two difficult hospital births, including an epidural she did not originally want and a completely failed epidural during her second labor, Jamie entered her third pregnancy knowing something needed to change. Her search for truly aligned care eventually led her somewhere she never expected, a home birth. Jamie shares how that redemptive, euphoric home birth transformed far more than the way she viewed birth. It strengthened her faith, changed the way she approached motherhood, taught her to stop asking permission, and ultimately led her into her calling as a doula. Now, after years of working behind the scenes at Pain Free Birth and reading countless birth stories, Jamie is stepping into birth rooms herself and helping other women discover how supported, informed, and empowered birth can be. Tune in to hear: How Jamie’s first two difficult hospital births shaped the way she viewed birth and supportWhat happened when her epidural completely failed during her second birthWhy interviewing your provider and choosing an aligned birth team mattersHow Jamie went from being afraid of home birth to choosing it for her third babyThe simple words from her midwife that changed the entire direction of her laborHow her joyful, redemptive home birth transformed her confidence, motherhood, and faithWhy Jamie believes our hardest birth experiences can ultimately prepare us to help othersHow her own birth journey led her to answer the calling to become a doulaHow Jamie booked four births within her first two months as a new doulaHer encouragement for women who feel called to birth work but are afraid to take the first step Questions to Ask Your Provider: https://resources.painfreebirth.com/birth-provider-questions  CONNECT WITH JAMIE: Instagram: @birthwithjamie Doors are open for the Doula Certification Program. Grab your spot HERE. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Use code PODCAST to get $50 off the Pain Free Birth E-course HERE Submit Your Birth Story Apply to Come on the Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube Looking for a like-minded provider? View the PFB Directory HERE. Want to join the directory? JOIN HERE Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Pain F...

    #117 | How a Redemptive Home Birth Led Her to Become a Doula
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In the Pain Free Birth Podcast, your host, Karen Welton, invites you to discover the truth about how God brilliantly designed the female body for birth. Karen is a certified doula, childbirth educator, and coach who teaches women all around the world how to give birth without pain and fear through her online courses and content.In this show, we geek out about the hormonal physiology of birth, supernatural childbirth, bliss and ecstasy in labor, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, and everything in between! Karen interviews women around the world who share their *jaw-dropping* stories of birth at home, in the hospital, and even in the car! She interviews midwives, doctors, and experts in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum to share their unique perspectives. We’ve been taught to view birth as scary and traumatic or an “emergency waiting to happen.” In this show, you will discover a whole new perspective of what’s possible in birth.

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  • Creator
    Karen Welton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pain Free Birth
  • Show Website
    Pain Free Birth

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