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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
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 …
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 t…
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 shar…
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…
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 …
Ep. 5: The Truth About Birth: What Culture Won’t Tell You
Is childbirth something to fear… or something to embrace with strength, purpose, and peace?
In today’s episode of Foundations for the Childbearing Years, we’re shifting the narrative around childbirth…
Ep. 4: Reframing Pregnancy — Trading Cultural Lies for Biblical Truth
What if pregnancy isn’t something to fear or just get through — but something to honor, prepare for, and even embrace with peace?
In this episode, we’re confronting the cultural messages that shape ho…
Ep. 3: Why Sooner Might Be Better — A Biblical (and Practical) Case for Having Kids Earlier
In a culture that says “wait until you’re ready”, we’re taking a different route — one that’s shaped by Scripture and real-life wisdom.
In this episode of Foundations for the Childbearing Years, we’re…
Ep. 2: The Vision for Foundations
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on how most women approach pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
While the world tells us to obsess over information and prepare for every possible outcome, Scri…
Ep. 1: Why I Created Foundations for the Childbearing Years
In this first episode, I’m sharing the story behind the podcast — starting with the birth of my first child and how it unexpectedly led me into the world of birth work. You’ll hear how that experienc…
Foundations for the Childbearing Years - Trailer
Welcome to the podcast!
This short trailer will give you a feel for what Foundations for the Childbearing Years is all about — and why it matters to prepare for the season of childbearing before it be…