50 MFM Life Protection Prayer Points Against Maternal Mortality and Childbirth Dangers

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50 MFM Life Protection Prayer Points Against Maternal Mortality and Childbirth Dangers

1. Prayer Focus

This prayer session is focused on praying for the protection of mothers and babies before, during and after childbirth, asking God for preservation, wisdom, competent medical care, safe delivery, healthy recovery and protection from preventable complications.

We are praying against:

Maternal death.
Infant and newborn death.
Life-threatening complications.
Severe bleeding.
Pregnancy-related emergencies.
Dangerous infections.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension and other serious complications.
Delayed recognition of danger signs.
Unsafe delivery circumstances.
Postpartum complications.
Fear and panic surrounding childbirth.
Negligence and preventable errors.
Unnecessary delays in obtaining appropriate medical attention.

These prayers are spiritual support, not a replacement for antenatal care, skilled maternity care, emergency treatment or medical advice.

Prayer: Father, preserve every mother and child; grant wisdom to families and healthcare professionals, expose danger early, provide timely care and let every legitimate medical intervention work effectively, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

2. Bible Exhortation

God is the giver and sustainer of life.

Psalm 121:7 declares:

“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.”

Childbirth can bring great joy, but it also requires wisdom, preparation and appropriate care.

Faith does not mean ignoring warning signs.

Faith can move us to pray, prepare, seek competent care promptly and cooperate with appropriate medical treatment.

The Bible says:

“In the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” — Proverbs 11:14

Therefore, we pray for mothers while also honoring the wisdom of skilled healthcare professionals.

Prayer: Father, let Your preserving power surround every pregnant woman and her unborn child; give her wisdom to seek timely and appropriate medical care and give healthcare workers exceptional skill and discernment, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

3. Prophetic Illustration

Imagine a woman approaching a difficult mountain pass.

She is not told to close her eyes and walk blindly.

Instead, she is given:

A trustworthy guide.
Proper equipment.
A clear path.
Warning signs.
People prepared to help.
The wisdom to stop when danger appears.

In the same way, childbirth should be approached with faith, prayer, preparation, skilled care and vigilance.

Prophetic Word

May God surround every mother with the right people, the right information, timely care and competent assistance.

May warning signs never be ignored.

May emergencies be recognized quickly.

May help arrive without unnecessary delay.

May mothers and babies be preserved.

Prayer: Father, surround every mother with wise guidance, competent care and timely assistance; let danger be recognized early and let preservation prevail, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

4. Bible Texts

Read and meditate on:

Psalm 91:1–16 — Divine protection.
Psalm 121:1–8 — God preserves His people.
Psalm 23:1–6 — God’s presence through difficult valleys.
Psalm 34:7 — Divine protection.
Psalm 46:1–3 — God as present help.
Psalm 68:19–20 — God who carries our burdens.
Isaiah 41:10 — Do not fear.
Isaiah 43:1–2 — God with us through danger.
Jeremiah 30:17 — Restoration and healing.
Jeremiah 1:5 — God’s knowledge of life before birth.
Exodus 23:25–26 — God’s blessing and preservation.
Psalm 139:13–16 — God’s knowledge of the unborn.
Psalm 127:3 — Children as a heritage.
Proverbs 11:14 — Safety through wise counsel.
James 1:5 — Asking God for wisdom.

5. Bible Reading

Psalm 121:1–8

Read the passage slowly and prayerfully.

“The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”

Let this Scripture become a declaration of God’s preserving care.

Pray for preservation:

During pregnancy.
During labor.
During delivery.
During recovery.
During the postpartum period.
For the newborn baby.
For healthcare professionals.
For timely medical intervention.

Prayer: O Lord, preserve the mother and child; let Your presence accompany every stage of pregnancy, childbirth and recovery, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

6. Confession

Say aloud:

The Lord is the giver of life.
The Lord is my refuge.
The Lord is my helper.
I will not be ruled by fear.
I will seek appropriate medical care.
I will not ignore serious warning signs.
I will listen to competent medical counsel.
I will prepare responsibly for childbirth.
I will pray with faith.
I will act with wisdom.
I will seek timely help when necessary.
I will not delay emergency care.
God will give wisdom to my healthcare providers.
God will give me strength and peace.
God will preserve mother and child.
I reject careless neglect.
I reject unnecessary panic.
I reject hopelessness.
I receive wisdom for every decision.
I receive courage for every necessary action.
The Lord shall guide my steps.
The Lord shall preserve my going out and coming in.
My testimony shall be one of God’s faithfulness and preservation.

Prayer: Father, establish these confessions in my life and give me wisdom to combine prayer, preparation and appropriate medical care throughout pregnancy and childbirth, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

7. Spiritual Symptoms

Pay attention to circumstances that should prompt prayer and appropriate medical evaluation, including:

Severe or unusual bleeding.
Severe abdominal or persistent pain.
Severe headache or changes in vision.
Fainting or loss of consciousness.
Convulsions or seizures.
Difficulty breathing.
Chest pain.
High fever or signs of serious infection.
Sudden severe swelling.
Reduced or absent fetal movement when movement is normally expected.
Waters breaking with concerning symptoms.
Labor complications.
Severe weakness or deterioration after delivery.
Heavy bleeding after childbirth.
Severe postpartum pain.
Signs of infection after delivery.
Extreme emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm.
Any symptom that feels dangerous or rapidly worsening.

Important: These are not merely “spiritual symptoms.” Some can indicate medical emergencies and require urgent professional assessment.

Prayer: Father, give every mother discernment to recognize danger promptly and wisdom to seek appropriate emergency medical attention without delay, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

8. Dos and Don’ts

Dos

Attend recommended antenatal appointments.
Follow qualified healthcare advice.
Know important pregnancy warning signs.
Prepare a childbirth and emergency plan.
Identify where emergency maternity care is available.
Keep important medical information accessible.
Arrange transportation plans ahead of time.
Take prescribed medicines exactly as directed.
Ask questions when something is unclear.
Seek urgent care when serious symptoms appear.
Have trusted support available where possible.
Pray continually.
Maintain appropriate nutrition and hydration according to medical advice.
Attend postpartum follow-up care.
Seek help for physical or emotional problems after delivery.

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Don’ts

Do not ignore severe bleeding.
Do not ignore convulsions or loss of consciousness.
Do not ignore severe headache or vision changes.
Do not ignore difficulty breathing or chest pain.
Do not ignore severe abdominal pain.
Do not ignore concerning reductions in fetal movement.
Do not delay emergency treatment while waiting for a prayer result.
Do not stop prescribed medication without professional advice.
Do not rely solely on unverified pregnancy advice from social media.
Do not conceal serious symptoms from healthcare professionals.
Do not allow fear or superstition to prevent appropriate treatment.
Do not substitute prayer for emergency medical care.
Do not allow spiritual warfare language to encourage hostility toward healthcare workers.
Do not self-diagnose serious pregnancy complications.
Do not ignore postpartum warning signs.

Prayer: Father, give me wisdom to know when to pray, when to wait, when to ask questions and when to seek urgent medical intervention; let wisdom and preservation prevail, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

9. Aggressive Praise & Worship

Read aloud:

Psalm 34:1–10.
Psalm 46:1–11.
Psalm 91:1–16.
Psalm 103:1–5.
Psalm 121:1–8.
Psalm 150:1–6.

Praise Confessions

Father, I praise You because You are the giver of life.
I praise You because You are my refuge.
I praise You because You are my present help.
I praise You because You can give wisdom to doctors and nurses.
I praise You because You can guide every decision.
I praise You because You can strengthen the weak.
I praise You because You can bring peace in frightening circumstances.
I praise You because You are with me in the valley.
I praise You because You hear prayer.
I praise You because You are faithful.

Prayer: O Lord, let praise replace panic and let faith produce wisdom, courage and prompt action; preserve mothers and babies according to Your mercy, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

10. Prayer Instructions

Begin with aggressive praise and worship.
Ask God for mercy and forgiveness.
Read Psalm 121 and Psalm 91 aloud.
Make the confession.
Pray the 50 prayer points with faith.
Pray specifically for the mother and baby.
Pray for doctors, midwives, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Pray for rapid recognition of complications.
Pray for timely access to appropriate emergency care.
Pray for peace and wisdom rather than panic.
Prepare practically for childbirth.
Thank God for preservation and safe recovery.

If a pregnant or postpartum woman has severe bleeding, seizures, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, severe pain, or another potentially life-threatening symptom, seek emergency medical care immediately rather than waiting for the prayer session to finish.

11. 50 MFM Life Protection Prayer Points

1. Prayer for Preservation

Father, arise and preserve every pregnant woman and her unborn child from life-threatening dangers, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

2. Prayer Against Maternal Death

Every circumstance threatening the life of a mother during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum recovery, be overcome through God’s mercy, timely care and divine preservation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

3. Prayer Against Infant Loss

Father, preserve every baby from preventable danger and grant mothers and babies the care they need throughout pregnancy and childbirth, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

4. Prayer Against Severe Bleeding

Father, let every dangerous bleeding complication be recognized immediately and let appropriate emergency intervention be swift and effective, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

5. Prayer Against Hypertensive Complications

Father, grant healthcare professionals wisdom to detect and manage pregnancy-related hypertension and other dangerous complications promptly, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

6. Prayer Against Convulsions

Every life-threatening complication associated with pregnancy-related seizures, let it be recognized and treated promptly; preserve mother and child, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

7. Prayer Against Dangerous Infections

Father, protect mothers and babies from serious infections and give healthcare professionals wisdom to recognize and treat infection promptly, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

8. Prayer Against Delayed Treatment

Every circumstance causing dangerous delay in receiving appropriate maternity care, be removed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

9. Prayer for Skilled Healthcare

Father, surround every mother with competent doctors, nurses, midwives and other qualified healthcare professionals, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

10. Prayer for Medical Wisdom

O Lord, grant healthcare professionals exceptional wisdom, skill, accuracy and discernment in every decision concerning mother and child, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

11. Prayer Against Medical Errors

Father, minimize preventable errors and confusion in the care of mothers and newborns; give healthcare teams clarity and careful attention, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

12. Prayer for Early Detection

Father, let dangerous pregnancy and childbirth complications be detected early enough for appropriate intervention, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

13. Prayer Against Fear

Every overwhelming fear and panic surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, break by fire; let peace and wisdom prevail, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

14. Prayer for Courage

Father, give every mother courage to report concerning symptoms promptly and to seek appropriate care without unnecessary delay, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

15. Prayer for Safe Pregnancy

Father, preserve mothers throughout pregnancy and let every stage be carefully monitored according to appropriate medical guidance, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

16. Prayer for Safe Labor

Father, guide every mother through labor; let complications be recognized promptly and let appropriate assistance be available, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

17. Prayer for Safe Delivery

Father, let every mother receive competent assistance during delivery and let mother and baby be preserved, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

18. Prayer Against Postpartum Hemorrhage

Father, let serious postpartum bleeding be recognized immediately and let emergency treatment be swift and effective, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

19. Prayer for Postpartum Protection

Father, preserve mothers during the postpartum period and give them wisdom to recognize and report concerning symptoms, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

20. Prayer for Newborn Protection

Father, preserve every newborn from preventable complications and let appropriate newborn care be available, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

21. Prayer Against Premature Birth Complications

Father, where premature birth occurs, surround mother and baby with timely specialist care and preserve the child, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

22. Prayer for Emergency Access

Father, open the way for pregnant women and newborns to access appropriate emergency care whenever urgent treatment is required, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

23. Prayer Against Transportation Delays

Every unnecessary obstacle preventing timely access to appropriate maternity care, be removed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

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24. Prayer for Hospital Preparedness

Father, let maternity facilities have the wisdom, resources, systems and personnel needed to respond appropriately to emergencies, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

25. Prayer for Healthcare Workers

Father, strengthen every doctor, nurse, midwife, anesthetist, surgeon and healthcare professional caring for mothers and babies; give them wisdom and endurance, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

26. Prayer Against Exhaustion

Father, strengthen healthcare workers so that fatigue does not compromise careful decision-making or patient safety, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

27. Prayer for Accurate Diagnosis

Father, grant accurate assessment and timely diagnosis whenever complications arise during pregnancy, labor or postpartum recovery, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

28. Prayer for Appropriate Intervention

Father, let every necessary medical intervention be recognized and administered appropriately and promptly, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

29. Prayer Against Neglect

Every pattern of preventable neglect affecting maternal or newborn safety, be exposed and corrected through appropriate accountability and care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

30. Prayer Against Unsafe Practices

Father, protect mothers and babies from unsafe practices, misinformation and preventable risks; guide families toward competent care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

31. Prayer for Antenatal Wisdom

Father, give every mother wisdom to attend appropriate antenatal care and follow qualified medical guidance throughout pregnancy, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

32. Prayer Against Missed Appointments

Every pattern of unnecessary neglect concerning important prenatal and postpartum care, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

33. Prayer for Financial Provision

Father, provide legitimate resources needed for appropriate antenatal, delivery, emergency and postpartum care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

34. Prayer Against Financial Barriers

Every unnecessary financial barrier preventing access to appropriate maternal and newborn care, be overcome through legitimate provision and assistance, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

35. Prayer for Transportation

Father, provide reliable transportation and practical support whenever a mother requires urgent medical attention, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

36. Prayer for Support Systems

Father, surround mothers with trustworthy people who can help them obtain timely assistance when needed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

37. Prayer Against Postpartum Infection

Father, protect mothers from serious postpartum infection and give them wisdom to seek prompt medical attention for concerning symptoms, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

38. Prayer for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Father, preserve the emotional and mental wellbeing of mothers after childbirth; let those experiencing severe distress receive compassionate and appropriate professional support, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

39. Prayer Against Postpartum Crisis

Every life-threatening postpartum circumstance, let it be recognized promptly and let appropriate care be made available, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

40. Prayer for Breastfeeding Support

Father, provide mothers with appropriate information and skilled support concerning feeding and newborn care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

41. Prayer for Wise Decisions

Father, give mothers and families wisdom to make timely, informed decisions concerning pregnancy and childbirth care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

42. Prayer Against Misinformation

Every source of dangerous misinformation concerning pregnancy, childbirth or newborn care, lose its influence, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

43. Prayer Against Superstition

Every fear, superstition or harmful belief preventing a mother from seeking appropriate healthcare, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

44. Prayer Against Panic

Every spirit of panic that causes confusion during a pregnancy emergency, break by fire; let calm, wise and rapid action prevail, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

45. Prayer for Family Wisdom

Father, give husbands, relatives and caregivers wisdom to support pregnant and postpartum women responsibly and respond quickly when serious concerns arise, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

46. Prayer for Protection During Emergency Procedures

Father, guide every emergency procedure, surgery, delivery intervention and other necessary medical treatment; give healthcare teams precision and wisdom, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

47. Prayer for Recovery

Father, strengthen every mother after childbirth and grant her appropriate healing, rest, nutrition, follow-up care and recovery, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

48. Prayer for Long-Term Health

Father, preserve mothers beyond childbirth; let appropriate follow-up identify and address complications that may emerge after delivery, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

49. Prayer for Mother and Child

Father, let mothers and babies come safely through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum recovery; let families rejoice over healthy outcomes, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

50. Total Life-Protection Prayer

Father, arise in mercy and preserve every mother and child from preventable death and serious childbirth dangers; grant wisdom to mothers, families, doctors, nurses, midwives and healthcare systems; let warning signs be recognized early, emergency care be accessed without unnecessary delay, appropriate interventions be available, serious complications be treated promptly, and every legitimate medical treatment work effectively; protect mothers during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum recovery, protect newborns from preventable danger, provide resources for appropriate care and let Your peace replace fear; where there is danger, provide timely help; where there is uncertainty, provide wisdom; where there is weakness, provide strength; where there is an emergency, provide rapid and competent care; let mother and child be preserved according to Your mercy, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

12. Final Prophetic Declarations

Declare boldly:

The Lord is my refuge and my fortress.

The Lord is my helper.

The Lord preserves life.

I will not be governed by fear.

I will walk in wisdom.

I will seek appropriate care.

I will not ignore serious warning signs.

I will not delay emergency treatment.

I will receive wisdom concerning every pregnancy decision.

I will receive competent care.

My healthcare providers shall receive wisdom and discernment.

My medical team shall have clarity concerning necessary decisions.

Danger shall be recognized promptly.

Appropriate help shall be sought promptly.

Appropriate care shall be available when needed.

My pregnancy shall be surrounded by wisdom and preparation.

My labor shall be surrounded by competent care.

My delivery shall be surrounded by appropriate assistance.

My postpartum period shall be watched over with wisdom.

My baby shall receive appropriate care.

I reject unnecessary panic.

I reject dangerous misinformation.

I reject careless neglect.

I reject superstition that prevents appropriate healthcare.

I reject hopelessness.

I receive courage.

I receive wisdom.

I receive peace.

I receive strength.

I receive timely help.

I receive competent care.

I receive grace to make wise decisions.

I shall recognize danger promptly.

I shall seek appropriate assistance promptly.

I shall cooperate with qualified healthcare guidance.

My family shall receive wisdom to support me.

My legitimate healthcare needs shall receive provision.

My life shall be preserved according to God’s mercy.

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My baby’s life shall be treated with care and dignity.

The Lord shall preserve my going out and my coming in.

The Lord shall guide my healthcare decisions.

The Lord shall establish the work of the hands of those caring for me.

The Lord shall give me peace through every stage.

The Lord shall be glorified in my testimony.

Prayer: Father, establish these declarations and surround mothers and babies with Your mercy, wisdom, appropriate medical care and preservation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

13. Final Aggressive Warfare Prayer

O Lord, arise in Your mercy and preserve mothers and babies.

Every power of fear attacking pregnant women, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every force of confusion during pregnancy emergencies, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every pattern of dangerous delay in seeking appropriate care, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every circumstance causing preventable delay in emergency treatment, be removed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every pattern of neglect threatening maternal or newborn safety, be exposed and corrected, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every dangerous misinformation attacking pregnant women, lose your influence, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every superstition preventing mothers from receiving appropriate healthcare, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every force of panic causing poor decisions during childbirth emergencies, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every preventable obstacle to appropriate maternal care, give way, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every life-threatening complication that arises, let it be recognized promptly and treated appropriately, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every medical team caring for mothers and babies, receive wisdom, precision, discernment and strength, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every mother approaching childbirth, receive courage, peace and wisdom to seek appropriate care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every baby in the womb, receive appropriate protection, care and attention throughout pregnancy, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every newborn requiring specialized care, let competent assistance be available promptly, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Every mother recovering after childbirth, receive strength and appropriate follow-up care, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Father, let every serious warning sign be recognized.

Let every emergency receive prompt attention.

Let every appropriate intervention be available.

Let every necessary decision be made with wisdom.

Let every healthcare professional act with diligence.

Let every family member respond responsibly.

Let every transportation need be met.

Let every legitimate financial need for appropriate care receive provision.

Let every mother have access to the information and support necessary for safe care.

I decree that fear shall not control me.

I decree that panic shall not control me.

I decree that misinformation shall not control me.

I decree that superstition shall not prevent me from receiving appropriate care.

I decree that negligence shall not have the final word.

I decree that wisdom shall guide my decisions.

I decree that timely care shall be sought when danger appears.

I decree that my healthcare providers shall receive wisdom.

I decree that my family shall act with wisdom.

I decree that mother and child shall be surrounded by appropriate care and support.

Father, where medical intervention is necessary, let it be timely.

Where surgery is necessary, guide the surgical team.

Where medication is necessary, guide its appropriate use.

Where emergency care is necessary, let there be no unnecessary delay.

Where specialist care is necessary, make it accessible.

Where recovery is needed, strengthen the mother.

Where newborn care is needed, provide competent assistance.

Where emotional support is needed, provide compassionate help.

Lord, preserve life.

Lord, give wisdom.

Lord, give peace.

Lord, guide healthcare professionals.

Lord, strengthen mothers.

Lord, protect babies.

Lord, let appropriate care prevail.

Lord, let families testify of Your mercy and faithfulness.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

14. Conclusion at the End of the Prayers

Father, we thank You for the gift of life.

We thank You because You hear prayer.

We thank You because You are our refuge, our helper and our strength.

We commit every pregnant woman, every mother in labor, every postpartum mother and every newborn into Your merciful hands.

Lord, where there is fear, give peace.

Where there is uncertainty, give wisdom.

Where there is danger, provide timely help.

Where there is weakness, provide strength.

Where there is an emergency, provide competent and rapid care.

Where there is a difficult decision, provide discernment.

Where there is a medical complication, let it be recognized promptly and managed appropriately.

Where there is financial difficulty accessing legitimate care, provide lawful and practical resources.

Where there is misinformation, let truth prevail.

Where there is negligence, let appropriate accountability and correction follow.

Where there is panic, let calm wisdom prevail.

We pray against maternal mortality and childbirth dangers, not by encouraging fear or neglect of medical care, but by combining faith, prayer, preparation, skilled healthcare and timely action.

Father, give mothers wisdom to attend appropriate antenatal appointments.

Give them courage to report serious symptoms.

Give families wisdom to prepare for emergencies.

Give healthcare professionals skill and discernment.

Give hospitals and maternity facilities appropriate preparedness.

Give newborns the care they require.

Give mothers strength through labor and recovery.

Every mother shall be encouraged to seek urgent medical help when serious warning signs appear.

Every prayer shall be accompanied by wisdom.

Every faith declaration shall be accompanied by responsible action.

Every emergency shall receive appropriate attention.

Father, preserve mothers.

Preserve babies.

Strengthen families.

Guide healthcare workers.

Establish the work of those providing care.

Let mothers receive appropriate treatment.

Let babies receive appropriate care.

Let families rejoice over safe outcomes.

And after childbirth, continue to preserve mothers and babies through the postpartum period and beyond.

We declare that fear will not rule us. Wisdom will guide us. Prayer will strengthen us. Appropriate healthcare will be respected. Timely intervention will not be unnecessarily delayed.

May every mother receive the grace to combine faith, preparation, wisdom and appropriate medical care.

May every family understand that seeking emergency medical attention is not a failure of faith.

May every healthcare professional receive strength and wisdom.

May every mother and baby be surrounded by compassionate support.

And may the testimony be:

“The Lord preserved us, gave us wisdom, surrounded us with competent help, and brought us safely through.”

Father, receive all the glory.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.