Bible Verses For Motherhood

Bailey Baldwin • July 1, 2025

For the days full of joy, the days soaked with tears and everything in between.

When we give ourselves to the Lord, we can navigate life with more peace, strength and love. He speaks to us through His word. The Bible is filled with words of encouragement and love. The season of motherhood is a blessing from God, but it does not come without worry, fear and challenges. There is a lot of unknown and we can be reassured to know our God is omniscient and He will always be there for us. We can give him our worry and fear and not try to "solve" our own problems or control the outcome, for only he knows what the future holds.

How to use these verses:

Write them out or print them and post them around your home as a reminder
Spend time in His word daily
Speak them out loud or pray them when you notice your baby wiggle and kick.

Here are a few of our favorite passages that feel especially useful during the trials of labor and beyond.

Scripture for Pregnancy

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.

Psalm 139: 13-16

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

Psalm 127: 3-5

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Deuteronomy 6: 7

For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Romans 8:22–25

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7

Scripture for Labor

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41: 10

And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.

II Corinthians 12: 9

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Psalms 139: 14

The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night.

Psalms 121: 5-6

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Isaiah 26: 3

Scripture for Motherhood

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid.

Psalms 23: 1-4

I will be your God throughout your lifetime – until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you.

Isaiah 46: 4

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father.

Colossians 1:11-12

Bailey and Gail use their faith to help guide their words and hands while supporting families. They are happy to pray for you, with you or over you.

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Hormones in Labor

By Bailey Baldwin • May 3, 2024

Labor involves a cascade of hormones. These hormones, when the birthing person remains calm and feels safe, can create a smooth labor process. The birth team and environment can support this by helping the birthing person feel loved, cared for. When fear creeps in, the catecholamines work in opposition to the oxytocin. The catecholamines can come from many things like unresolved fears or concerns, a strange environment, past trauma, a change in circumstance. Also of note, when labor is induced or augmented with a synthetic form of oxytocin, like Pitocin, the body may experience an increased pain sensation. Since the Pitocin was not produced by the body, it does not cross the blood brain barrier in the same way. This affects how the body responds with endorphins, which may lead to a need for increased external pain relief. Birth is unpredictable, but the innate trust in the birthing person's abilities, the birth process and the support of the birth team can lead to incredible experiences.