The Catholic Guide to Sustainable Living

Truths About Childbirth | Mary Haseltine and Anna Shephard | Ep. 10

June 10, 2026·1h 3m
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Samuel and Anna sit down with doula and author Mary Haseltine to explore the beauty, challenge, and profound meaning of childbirth. Drawing on years of experience supporting mothers, Mary shares how birth is designed by God and how fear has shaped modern perceptions of childbirth, and what women can do to prepare for birth with confidence and peace. Together, they discuss Catholic anthropology, natural birth, the role of fathers, the need for more Catholic midwives, and how families can reclaim a deeper trust in the wisdom built into the human body.Whether you're expecting a child, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in what it means to be human, this conversation offers a compelling vision of birth as both deeply natural and deeply spiritual.Resources:Mary Haseltine's Book: Made for This: The Catholic Mom's Guide to Birth Made for This Resources

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