Birth doesn’t have to be something to fear. I sat down with Lana from Girl, Teach Me to talk about seeing labor as a God-designed process, not an emergency. We covered choosing the right midwife, why changing your mindset around pain is so powerful, and how to respond to people who think you are choosing home birth to get a “trophy”. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, this episode is full of honest, empowering wisdom for walking into birth with peace!In this episode, we cover:Lana’s story: how a college nutrition class sparked her love for birth and led to Girl, Teach MeBirth as normal— not an emergency to fear, but a process designed by GodThe faith walk of birth that requires releasing control and trusting God each time, no matter the numberChoosing your birth team wisely and why the right midwife makes all the differencePower moves and fear tactics— recognizing red flags in medical careLabor predictions that miss the mark: baby size, dilation, and due dates that don’t actually mean muchA new perspective on pain: working with your body instead of resisting itBirth prep that actually helps: Bradley Method, Ina May, and positive birth storiesThe realities of the first-time birth and why it often takes longer and feels more intenseThings that can go wrong— why skilled midwives know when to transfer, and how most situations are calm and non-emergentHow to prepare for postpartum experiences like afterbirth cramps, recovery, and what actually helps (or doesn’t)Thoughts on free birth— being prepared either way, but personally valuing the peace of a midwife’s presenceHow Lana included her older children in her birth and what it meant to her daughtersWhy home birth just makes sense for outcomes, comfort, and family flowPushing back on comparison— birth choices aren’t competitions, and excellence isn’t judgmentLana’s heart behind creating content for new moms through YouTube, blogging, and her courseView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.RESOURCES MENTIONEDCheckout Lana’s courses and resources hereUse code FARMHOUSE to save 10% on Lana's birth course!Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTLana of Girl, Teach Me | Website | Instagram | YouTube | PinterestLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.