By Julie Bell, R.N.

GENERALLY:


- for a safe, easy birth with no complications. (Isaiah 53:4-5;
Galatians 3:13,14; Deuteronomy 28:2-11)


- that like the Hebrew women, I will be ‘lively and vigorous’ in labour and have a quick birth that
progresses well (not prolonged). (Exodus 1:19)


- a fear-free and therefore pain-free birth. Labour is just that: labour (hard work) but with God it
does not have to hurt. Pray that the ‘fear-tension- pain’ cycle will be broken, and that we will all
rest in the Lord’s love, trusting him. I am redeemed from the curse of the law.

(1 John 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:7; Isaiah 41:10; Gal 3:13).


- for a birth that glorifies God and is a blessing to everyone present. (Psalm 100) For an
atmosphere of peace and worship as we keep our eyes on Jesus and enjoy his presence,
praising him. (Phil. 4:7) The Lord is in control of the labour and delivery. (Psalm 22:9)


- for joy (Nehemiah 8:10)

- for strength (Phil. 4:13)

- for help and blessing (Gen. 49:25)

- for safety and wholeness - in spirit, soul and body, of baby and mother (1Timothy 2:15)

- for courage (Psalm 31:24)

- for protection (Psalm 91:14)

- for faith (1 John 5:14-15)

- for wisdom (Prov. 2:6)

- for unity - God, mother, father, baby, the midwife, and the labour support person(s) = the Birth
Team.

(Psalm 133)
    Scriptures for Birth
Cascade Christian Childbirth Association