Foundations for the Childbearing Years
A podcast for married couples who don’t have children yet but want to approach pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with wisdom, clarity, and confidence. Hosted by Allison Roose, each episode offers biblical and practical insight to help you lay strong foundations before the journey of childbearing begins.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Foundations for the Childbearing Years
Latest Episodes
Ep. 10: You Are the Boss of Your Birth
Birth doesn’t have to be something that just happens to you. In this episode, we’re talking about how to step into your role as the boss of your birth — why this mindset can help prevent trauma, the important role your spouse plays in ...
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Episode 10
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Ep. 9: You Are the Boss of Your Pregnancy
It’s easy to assume that doctors, midwives, or “the experts” know best when it comes to pregnancy — but the truth is, you are the one responsible for your body and your baby. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it looks like to be t...
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Episode 9
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Ep. 8: Nourishing Your Body & Soul While Trying to Conceive
Thinking about trying to conceive—or already on that journey? In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to care for your whole self—body and soul—while preparing for pregnancy.I’ll share why stewardship matters, how our hea...
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Episode 8
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Ep. 7: Surprise! You’re Pregnant (On the Honeymoon) w/ Kinnsey Tripode
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Kinnsey to talk about something that would catch a lot of couples off guard—getting pregnant right away after getting married. For Kinnsey, that meant on the honeymoon. We talk about what that was l...
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Episode 7
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Ep. 6: On Postpartum: Planning for the Weeks Everyone Forgets
We spend so much time preparing for birth, but so often the postpartum season catches us off guard — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Culture tells us to “bounce back,” push through, and be productive… but what if that’s not the goal?<...
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Episode 6
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