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35. Why Her "Failed" VBACs Were Actually God's Perfect Plan: A Story of Unexpected Grace
Faith Over Fear: The Christian Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
In this episode, I'm chatting with Kayla, a mama of two under two, who shares how God used her two unplanned cesareans to deepen her trust in Him as a good Father—transforming what could have been crushing disappointment into a powerful testimony of His faithfulness.
Kayla's story is proof that when we trust ourselves less and trust the Lord more, He can work through any circumstance for His glory. After planning for a home birth with her first baby and ending up with 36+ hours of unmedicated labor followed by a cesarean, she found herself wrestling with grief, embarrassment, and anger. But God met her in that dark place and began teaching her what it really means to surrender control.
Whether you're processing an unexpected cesarean, preparing for a VBAC attempt, or simply need encouragement that God is sovereign over your birth story—even when it doesn't go according to plan—this episode will minister deeply to your heart.
In this episode, Kayla shares:
🌸 How she prepared meticulously for a home birth, only to transfer to the hospital at 41 weeks
✝️ Why she chose Scripture over hypnobirthing to prepare her heart for labor
👶 The emotional journey of grieving her "ideal" birth while celebrating a healthy baby
🙏 How her prayer shifted from "give me a VBAC" to "Lord, I want You to be glorified"
💪 What it was like attempting a VBAC after two car accidents and debilitating SI joint pain
✨ The profound spiritual growth that came through two births that "failed" by worldly standards
Scripture Shared:
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." – Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV)
Mentioned in this episode:
✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more
✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course
📞 Free 15-Minute Discovery Call: Schedule your no-obligation consultation with me today! I would LOVE to connect with you.
🎴 NEW Christian Birth Affirmation Cards: You can now purchase them here
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Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one birth story at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!
