Church of St. John the Theologian in the village of Karamyshevo, Lipetsk diocese. Orthodox prayers for help in childbirth

Pregnancy is a difficult life period for every woman. Even if she easily carries a child, she always has internal fears about future births. Of course, every woman during pregnancy thinks only about the birth being successful and the baby being born healthy and strong. Prayers before childbirth must be read by a pregnant woman. With their help, you can tune in correctly and enlist the support of Higher powers.

Prayer requests, combined with the care of loved ones, will protect a woman from any unforeseen circumstances during labor. After a sincere prayer for help, a woman will feel harmony with the outside world and will no longer be afraid of external negative influences. Emotional balance will help the woman to quickly recover after childbirth and the baby will be born healthy.

Prayer before childbirth to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Before childbirth, prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered very powerful. You need to seek help and support every day during the last month before the expected date of birth. It is best to do this in the evening before bed. Be sure to install an icon of the Virgin Mary near your bed.

The prayer text reads as follows:

"I, the servant of God ( given name) I appeal to you, Lady of Heaven. I ask for your support and help in this period of life. The hour of my delivery is approaching, so help me to survive it safely, so that there is no harm to either me or my child. Hear me, the servant of God, unworthy and sinful (proper name) and do not despise my prayer, Holy Mother of God. Deliver me from internal fears and fill my soul with confidence in a successful outcome. Deliver me from suffering during childbirth and protect my child. Ask the Lord to grant me an easy birth and protect me from serious illnesses. Ask your Son to help my child enter this world healthy and strong. I trust only in you, Most Holy Theotokos, and I believe in your goodness. Become my heavenly Mother and grant your protection to me and my child. Amen".

Prayers of pregnant women before childbirth in front of icons of the Blessed Virgin Mary are an ancient tradition. You can offer a prayer to the Virgin Mary before different icons. But a prayer for help before childbirth is considered especially powerful.

The name of this icon already speaks for itself. Prayer before childbirth, offered immediately before childbirth, allows you to gain peace of mind and hope that the birth will be successful. It is especially important to read a prayer before this image during an unsuccessful pregnancy and when doctors have negative prognoses.

If pregnancy is difficult, prayers to the Virgin Mary should be offered in churches in front of a list of a famous icon.

They are located:

• In the Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Moscow.
• In the Church of the Holy Princes Gleb and Boris in the city of Borovsk, Kaluga region.
• In the Holy Trinity Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
• In Yekaterinburg, to the cathedral named after the Nativity of Christ.
• In the Church of All Saints in Moscow in Krasnoe Selo.

A prayer appeal before the miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary may sound like this:

“Accept, Heavenly Lady, Most Holy Theotokos, the tearful prayer request of the servant of God (proper name). Pay attention to me humbly kneeling before your holy image and become my support in my difficult period of life. I look with tears of tenderness at your Icon and see you carrying in your womb your Son and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. You, the Most Holy Theotokos, gave birth to him painlessly and with great spiritual joy, without experiencing any pain. So help me about the time of childbirth. Grant me, Most Holy Theotokos, your support and do not allow me to experience terrible pain during childbirth. Give your intercession to my baby, so that he is born healthy and strong, so that he comes into this world without pain. I bow before your image and ask for your intercession. Oh, Most Holy Theotokos, have mercy on me, as I await the birth of my child with love and joy. Do not let grief and sadness come into my life, do not despise my humble tears. On the day of my boundless joy, at the moment of the birth of my dear little one, I, the servant of God (my own name), will offer you a prayer of gratitude and thank our Lord, the All-Merciful and All-Merciful. Amen.”

Prayer before childbirth caesarean section Matrona

When does the doctor plan to perform the birth of a child? C-section. Very often, in such cases, people turn to the Blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow for support. To do this, it is better to visit holy places: the temple where the relics of the Saint are located or the grave in the cemetery where Matrona of Moscow was buried.

The prayer text will read as follows:

“Oh, blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow, your soul is in heaven next to the Throne of the Lord, but your body rests on earth and exudes various miracles. Hear my prayer, Servant of God (proper name) and grant me consolation in sorrows and sorrow. Ask our Lord Almighty to show mercy to me and forgive all my voluntary and involuntary sins committed due to my lack of understanding. Ask him to grant me the birth of a healthy and strong child, so that he does not have to pay for my sins, for which I sincerely repent. I thank you, Blessed Elder Matrona of Moscow, and I trust only in you. I believe in your boundless mercy. May your mercy never fail for those who suffer and need your help. I glorify Holy Name The Lord in my prayers and accept His will in everything. Amen".

Prayer before childbirth always puts you in a positive mood and instills confidence that the birth will be successful. What prayers and to whom to offer the woman herself decides, listening to her inner voice. But in any case, sincere faith in God allows you to overcome any obstacles.

Immediately before the onset of labor, it is recommended to turn to the Lord God. This prayer can be long or short. It entirely depends on the condition of the woman. If contractions continue long time, then the prayer must be repeated.

A prayer to the Lord God for help in childbirth may sound like this:

“Our God, Savior of the human race, Jesus Christ, born of the Lord and the Lord himself. You are a great Lover of Humanity, therefore you always hear the prayers of those who turn in their sorrows and suffering. Hear me, Servant of God (proper name) in my difficult hour. Help me successfully resolve my burden and give birth healthy child, to the glory of the Name of the Lord. For you yourself, the Great Creator of the whole world, having created a man and given him a woman as a reliable assistant, said that couples need to be fruitful and multiply in order to populate the world you created. Save and keep my child healthy and give me the strength to raise him in the fear of God, so that we glorify Your name holy and thanked You in their prayers. Amen".

After a successful birth, you should also definitely offer a prayer. It should be grateful. Its text can be arbitrary, the main thing is that it sounds sincere and comes from the depths of the soul.

Pregnancy for a woman is a blessing from God, and motherhood is the main mission of the fair sex on Earth. A woman should prepare physically, psychologically and spiritually for pregnancy and childbirth.

Orthodox traditions during childbirth

A hundred years ago, every woman preparing to become a mother relied on the will of God in everything. The midwife never began to help a woman in labor without first praying. At the time of birth, all household members stood in front of a lit lamp and prayed to the Mother of God for a successful delivery. Prayer before childbirth was also obligatory for the woman in labor. The era of atheism has changed people's worldview, but modern society is increasingly reviving Orthodox faith, spirituality in souls and society. That's why everything today more women they resort with prayer to the Higher powers - first to conceive, then to bear and give birth. Miracles that occur through the faith and prayers of believers convince us of the mercy and love of the Lord for his children.

Spiritual preparation for childbirth

A believer during pregnancy often turns to To the heavenly powers. The priests insist that during the period of bearing a child, every woman must visit the temple, confess and partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ. The main assistant to a pregnant woman during the entire period of bearing a baby is the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Holy Face showed many miracles of faith, including the gift of motherhood. Prayer should accompany a pregnant woman for all nine months; not only in church, but also at home, a woman can turn to the Heavenly patroness and protector. “According to our faith, may it be for us...” - prayer at the moment of childbirth works miracles: there are known cases when women in labor who uttered the words of prayer subsided pain, the process of childbirth became easier, and bleeding stopped. The priests claim that prayer during pregnancy, prayer before childbirth, and prayer during childbirth are equally important for a woman.

Heavenly patrons of mother and baby

Asking the question: “Who should I pray to? Which icon is better to turn to?”, the woman understands in her soul that the main helper will be the Mother of God, to whom people always turn in times of sorrow and trials. Being immaculate and pure, the Blessed Virgin gave birth to her Son painlessly, but for her earthly life she fully experienced what pain and suffering were. That is why it responds to the prayer requests of believers. Several Holy Faces of the Mother of God are considered the patroness of a pregnant woman: the icon “Helper in Childbirth”, “Quick to Hear”, “Leaping Baby”, “Healer” and many other miraculous icons. The Savior will not remain indifferent to sincere pleas for help and protection, therefore the prayers offered at the icon of Jesus Christ also have effective force. No less effective are the prayers of Ksenia of St. Petersburg and Anastasia the Pattern Maker. However, most believers believe that the main assistant to a woman in labor is still the icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth.”

The history of the acquisition of the miraculous image

My modern history The miraculous image dates back to the 90s of the twentieth century. It was then that the icon “Helper in Childbirth” appeared to the Orthodox world. It is not known for certain where the original face is located, but one day, during Great Lent, a copy of this icon was found in Serpukhov. Father Vladimir received it as a gift from a devout old woman whom he gave communion to at home. For many years of fighting against God, the icon was kept in the attic, then it appeared to the world under the name “Helper in Childbirth.” Since then, many miracles have been recorded from this image through the prayers of believers. Many infertile women have learned the joy of motherhood: fervent prayer in front of the “Helper in Childbirth” icon works wonders. There are two options for the image of the Mother of God on this wonderful list:

Our Lady is depicted in full height with her arms raised up, the Eternal Child is located at the level of her chest.

The Blessed Virgin is depicted with her head uncovered and her hands folded; the Savior is in the womb.

Orthodox image of the Holy Virgin

Orthodox canons predetermine the image of the Mother of God with a covered head, which is why many clergy believe that the second version of the icon is of Western origin. However, among Orthodox Christians, the icon “Helper in Childbirth” is also considered a significant shrine, on which Mother of God depicted with the Baby in the womb. Father Vladimir installed the found image in the church, composing an akathist for it. Now pregnant women and their relatives read the akathist to the Mother of God, standing in front of the icon, thereby significantly facilitating the course of pregnancy and reducing pain during childbirth.

There is also a canonical prayer that is said before this a wonderful icon future mothers. The power of prayer is incomparable to anything. A prayer appeal pronounced from “the very depths of the soul” is considered especially powerful. A message to the Heavenly powers, framed sincerely, with a deep message, will always be heard and “through our prayers it will be given to us...”

The meaning of the icon for the Orthodox

The icon “Helper in Childbirth” is designed to help women in labor; the name of the holy image speaks for itself. Pregnant women turn to the icon with a request to safely carry and give birth to a healthy baby. Some of those whose pregnancy is complicated by pathologies ask for healing and a successful delivery. Not only pregnant women flock and turn to the icon, but also those who cannot bear children for some reason. He also hears prayers for healing from infertility Heavenly Patroness, many, after praying, found the happiness of motherhood. But this is not the only thing the “Helper in Childbirth” icon helps with. The prayer for the granting of peace of mind, a healthy spirit and vigor, faith in the mercy of the Almighty is heard first of all, for it is truly said: “Obtain a peaceful spirit, and thousands will be saved near you...”.

Miracles of the Holy Image

Priests cathedral St. Nicholas in Serpukhov, where the miraculous icon is located, is constantly observed by pilgrimages of parishioners who are attracted by the miraculous icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. Miracles through prayers emanating from the holy face constantly confirm the triumph of true faith in the mercy of the Lord. A desperate couple who buried six stillborn babies turned to the image of the “Childbirth Assistant” for help. Throughout their seventh pregnancy, the couple fervently prayed to the image, drank holy water, and in due time a healthy girl was born. A unique case of healing from the icon was recorded not only by clergy, but also by maternity hospital staff. The baby, whose incorrect position in the womb of his mother threatened with complicated childbirth, through prayers in front of the icon, turned over overnight and positioned himself correctly.

Place of the icon in the house

In the old days, in the room where a pregnant woman slept, they always hung an icon with the face of the Most Holy Theotokos to protect the mother and baby. Modern Orthodox women They also prefer to see the holy face every day, but they often ask the question: “Where in the house should the icon of the “Helper in Childbirth” be located?” The clergy answer the question unequivocally: the icon should be located where it will be easiest to offer prayers to it. If it is convenient to hang it on the wall, let it hang on the wall, you can put it on a shelf and a bedside table, the main thing is that the holy image was purchased in the temple and consecrated. The best option the icon will be located in the room where the expectant mother constantly lives, since first of all this icon is for pregnant women. “Helper in Childbirth” celebrates the day of veneration on January 8, they pray to her not only for pregnant women, but also ask for the health of newborns. Today, almost every maternity hospital has such an image; they hang it in the wards, and most importantly, in the delivery room. It is believed that in that maternity hospital there is the least number of unsuccessful births, in which the woman in labor is greeted by this holy image.

Almost every woman is afraid of childbirth: some remember the pain of previous contractions and pushing, others have heard from grandmothers, friends and neighbors how difficult it is to give birth. But, one way or another, absolutely everyone is preparing for this event and very in different ways. Someone is looking good doctor and the maternity hospital, someone finds out about, someone runs around the shops, buying diapers, caps and a chest of drawers for the children's room... Without a doubt, all things are important. But the main thing in this bustle is not to forget about prayer.

A believing woman knows well that she cannot cope without God’s help. it does not leave her either in the days of preparation for conception, or during pregnancy, or during childbirth. Many may object: how can a woman giving birth pray during childbirth? After all, you need to think about contractions, attempts... The Holy Fathers teach that a person should pray every free minute. This also applies to a woman in labor during labor. Reading a prayer calms you down, and its power invisibly helps in the most difficult moments.

Spiritual preparation

You need to prepare for childbirth not only physically and psychologically, but also spiritually. What does it mean? A pregnant woman must definitely visit the temple before giving birth, attend services, confess and partake of the Mysteries of Christ. No matter how you carry your baby, birth can be unpredictable. And doctors are not always able to influence the outcome of childbirth. Only the Lord is all-merciful and all-powerful.

Just a few centuries ago, a woman in labor could not rely on anyone but God. Healing midwives did not approach a pregnant woman without praying. A lamp was burning in the corner in front of the icons, and all the relatives were sincerely praying. Today, people mainly rely on doctors, and only in extreme cases remember prayer. Few people believe in miracles these days. But they do happen. According to our faith it will be for us. There are many cases where prayer during childbirth worked miracles: severe labor pains subsided, those who could not be relieved of their burden were relieved, and even bleeding during childbirth stopped.

Who should I pray to?

Since ancient times, the tradition of praying in front of icons during childbirth has been passed down from generation to generation. Mother of God“Helper in Childbirth”, “Baby Leaping”, “Feodorovskaya”, “Healer”, “Quick to Hear”... And this is far from full list, after all Miracle-working icons V Orthodox Church many. But the main thing is not which icon to bow to in prayer, the main thing is sincere prayer. Close people should pray for the woman in labor. It’s good to order a prayer service in church these days, read akathists to the Mother of God and other saints.

First of all, in all sorrows we turn to the Mother of God. She hears us and helps. Due to her purity and holiness, the Most Holy Virgin gave birth to the Son of God painlessly. Having experienced human difficulties, she understands each of us.

During childbirth they also pray to the Holy Great Martyr Catherine, Xenia of St. Petersburg, and Anastasia the Pattern Maker. During difficult births, pray to the righteous Joachim and Anna, the parents of the Most Holy Theotokos, Zechariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John the Baptist. Both married couples were barren until their old age, but they did not lose faith and prayed incessantly until the Lord gave them a child.

Prayers

Prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ

Lord Jesus Christ, our God, begotten of the Eternal Father by the Son before the ages and in the last days, by the good will and assistance of the Holy Spirit, deigned to be born of the Most Holy Virgin as a child, given birth and laid in a manger. The Lord Himself, who in the beginning created man and woman, bound him, giving them the commandment: Grow and multiply, and fill the earth; According to Your great mercy, have mercy on Your servant (name), who is preparing to give birth according to Your commandment. Forgive her voluntary and involuntary sins, by Thy grace grant her the strength to be safely relieved of her burden, keep her and the baby in health and well-being, protect me with Thy Angels and save her from the hostile action of evil spirits, and from all evil things. For You are the Good and Lover of Mankind, and we send glory to You, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen

Prayers to the icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth”

First prayer

Accept, Lady Theotokos, the tearful prayers of Your servants who flow to You. We look at you holy icon bearing in her womb Your Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Even if you gave birth to Him painlessly, even though the mother weighed the sorrow and infirmity of the sons and daughters of human beings. With the same warmth falling upon Thy whole-bearing image, and kissing this tenderly, we pray to Thee, all-merciful Lady: to give birth to us sinners condemned in illness and to nourish our children in sorrow, mercifully spare and compassionately intercede, but our babies, who also gave birth to them, from a serious illness and deliver from bitter sorrow. Grant them health and well-being, and their nourishment will increase in strength, and those who feed them will be filled with joy and consolation, for even now, through Your intercession from the mouth of a baby and those who piss, the Lord will bring His praise. O Mother of the Son of God! Have mercy on the mother of the sons of men and on Your weak people: quickly heal the illnesses that befall us, quench the sorrows and sorrows that are upon us, and do not despise the tears and sighs of Your servants. Hear us on the day of sorrow who fall before Your icon, and on the day of joy and deliverance accept the grateful praise of our hearts. Offer our prayers to the throne of Your Son and our God, may He be merciful to our sin and weakness and add His mercy to those who lead His name, as we and our children will glorify You, the merciful Intercessor and the faithful Hope of our race, forever and ever. .

Second prayer

Oh, Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos, who never leaves us in earthly life! To whom will I offer prayers, to whom will I bring tears and sighs, if not to You, Comfort to all the faithful! With fear, faith, love, Mother of the Belly, I pray: May the Lord enlighten Orthodox people to salvation, may He allow us to give birth to children for You and Your Son to please You, may He keep us in the purity of humility, in the hope of salvation in Christ, and grant us all, in the veils of Thy grace, earthly consolation. Keep us under the canopy of Thy mercy, Most Pure One, help those who pray for childbirth, turn away the slander of evil freedom, grave troubles, misfortunes and deaths. Grant us grace-filled insight, a spirit of contrition for sins, grant us to see all the height and purity of Christ’s teaching given to us; protect us from disastrous alienation. May we all, who gratefully praise Thy greatness, be worthy of Heavenly tranquility and there with Thy beloved, with all the saints, let us glorify the One God in the Trinity: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before Her Feodorovskaya Icon

Troparion, tone 4: With the coming of Your honorable icon, the Mother of God, the God-protected city of Kostroma, rejoicing today, like ancient Israel to the ark of the covenant, flows to the image of Your face and our God incarnate from You, and through Your Mother's intercession You ever intercede for everyone under The shade of Your shelter brings peace and great mercy to those who seek refuge.

Kontakion 1st: To the Exalted Voivode, the Most Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, our Intercessor and the shameless Intercessor of Christians, with the appearance of the wondrous icon we gave our joy to the land of Russia and to all the faithful children of the Church who enlightened us, we diligently offer thanks to You, the Mother of God, and falling upon your most wonderful image, we tenderly say. Save, O Lady, and have mercy on Your servants who call: Rejoice, Mother of God, our zealous Representative and Intercessor.

Prayer: To whom will I call, O Lady, to whom will I resort in my sorrow; to whom will I bring my tears and sighs, if not to You, Queen of Heaven and earth: who will pluck me from the mire of sins and iniquities, if not You, O Mother of the Belly, Intercessor and Refuge of the human race. Hear my groaning, comfort me and have mercy in my sorrow, protect me in troubles and misfortunes, deliver me from anger and sorrow, and all sorts of ailments and illnesses, from visible and invisible enemies, pacify the enmity of those who suffer me, so that I will be delivered from slander and human malice ; Likewise, free me from your flesh’s vile customs. Cover me under the canopy of Your mercy, so that I may find peace and joy and cleansing from sins. I commend myself to your Motherly intercession; give me Mother and hope, protection, and help, and intercession, joy and consolation, and a quick Helper in everything. Oh, wonderful Lady! Everyone flows to You, without Your all-powerful help does not leave; For this reason, even though I am unworthy, I come running to You, so that I may be delivered from sudden and cruel death, gnashing of teeth and eternal torment. I am worthy to receive the Kingdom of Heaven and to You in the tenderness of my heart the river: Rejoice, Mother of God, our zealous Representative and Intercessor, forever and ever. Amen.

Oh, Most Glorious Mother of God, have mercy on me, Your servant, and come to my aid during my illnesses and dangers, with which all poor daughters of Eve give birth to children. Remember, O Blessed One among women, with what joy and love You went hastily to the mountainous country to visit Your relative Elizabeth during her pregnancy, and what a wonderful effect Your gracious visit had on both mother and baby. And according to Your inexhaustible mercy, grant also to me, Your humble servant, to be freed from the burden safely; Grant me this grace, so that the child who now rests under my heart, having come to his senses, with a joyful leap, like the holy baby John, will worship the Divine Lord Savior, Who, out of love for us sinners, did not disdain to become a baby Himself. May the unspeakable joy with which Your virgin heart was filled when looking at Your newborn Son and Lord, sweeten the sorrow that awaits me amid the pains of birth. May the life of the world, my Savior, born of You, save me from death, which cuts off the lives of many mothers at the hour of resolution, and may the fruit of my womb be counted among the elect of God. Hear, O Most Holy Queen of Heaven, my humble prayer and look upon me, a poor sinner, with the eye of Your grace; do not shame my trust in Your great mercy and overshadow me. Helper of Christians, Healer of illnesses, may I also be honored to experience for myself that You are the Mother of mercy, and may I always glorify Your grace, which has never rejected the prayers of the poor and delivers all those who call on You in times of sorrow and illness. Amen.

It is not necessary to pray these exact prayers while standing in front of a specific icon. Pray “Our Father...”, say the Jesus Prayer, pray in your own words, asking for help in childbirth.

Remember, a woman’s salvation, according to God’s providence, lies in childbearing. Believe me, God will not leave us on the path to salvation!

Especially for- Tanya Kivezhdiy

Any woman, even an experienced mother, waits with fear. Therefore, it is worth preparing for this in advance, starting from the pregnancy planning stage. For some, preparation consists of buying a dowry for the baby or attending special courses on caring for him. Others spend time studying the words and meaning of the prayer “Helper in Childbirth,” addressed to one or another holy person.

A woman preparing for childbirth definitely needs to visit church, take communion, confess and gain spiritual strength if she considers herself a Christian. After all, doctors’ predictions do not always guarantee a favorable pregnancy outcome. That is why the saint about assistance in childbirth remains relevant from those times when obstetricians were not even heard of. It’s hard to believe, but miracles happen in our time, but not everyone believes in them. There are many cases when the life of a mother or a child, if not both, depended on prayer for a successful birth. The pain was muffled, the bleeding subsided, and the baby’s heart function returned to normal.

Prayer to the Mother of God “Helper in childbirth”

It is to this saint that you need to send your first words of help contained in prayer. She will definitely hear you and help. The Holy Virgin herself had a chance to give birth God's son no pain, but she knows how hard it is feminine. There are several options for praying to the Mother of God during childbirth, each of which carries a special meaning. After reviewing all of them, you can choose exactly the one that matches your fears and desires. For example, you can read the following text:

“Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who weighed the birth and nature of mother and child, have mercy on Thy servant (name) and help at this hour so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, even though You did not require help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and grant her the birth of a child and bring her into the light of this world at the right time and the gift of intelligent light in holy baptism with water and spirit. We bow down to you, Mother of the Most High God, praying: be merciful to this mother, the time of her mother’s existence has come, and beg Christ our God, who has become incarnate from you, to strengthen you with His power from above. Amen".

The prayer to the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth” does not have to be generally accepted. Virgo will hear requests addressed to her even when they are formulated in ordinary, worldly words. The main thing is that they are spoken by the heart and soul.

Prayer to Matrona of Moscow

You can also ask for help for yourself and your unborn child from the blessed Matrona of Moscow. This saint is considered one of God's Saints and has the ability to protect a woman before the eyes of the Lord. You can contact her in the church language in which the prayer for the birth of Matrona is written: “O blessed mother Matrono, with your soul standing in heaven before the Throne of God, but with your body resting on earth, and with the grace given from above, exuding various miracles. Look now with your merciful eye on us, sinners, in sorrows, illnesses and sinful temptations, our waiting days, comfort us, desperate ones, heal our fierce ailments, from God we are allowed by our sins, deliver us from many troubles and circumstances, pray to our Lord Jesus Christ forgive us all our sins, iniquities and falls, in whose image we have sinned from our youth even to this day and hour, so that through your prayers having received grace and great mercy, we glorify in the Trinity the One God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and ever. Amen". Or you can simply read “Our Father” before the face of the saint, every evening before going to bed or with the onset of signs of imminent relief from the burden.

In fact, it is not so important how exactly your personal prayer to help during childbirth will sound. The main thing is to clearly understand what you want, imagine it, consistently formulate and express your thoughts, sending them to a specific holy woman.

Childbirth is an exciting event in the life of not only the woman herself, but the entire family. There is not a single pregnant woman in the world who does not have anxious thoughts and worries about the upcoming event. Even if the pregnancy is going well, a doctor has been found, a maternity hospital has been chosen, everything is ready for the baby and mother, anxiety will not stop leaving you. And this is quite natural, because the birth of a baby is the most important thing in a mother’s life, and the process of childbirth itself is very complex and unpredictable. And only the Lord knows how everything will turn out. Therefore, it would be a good idea for pregnant pregnant women to read a prayer for a safe birth.

Prayer for an easy birth

Back in ancient times our great-grandmothers could not do without prayer during childbirth. It was customary to rely on God and pray to him and the Most Holy Theotokos for the safe birth of the baby. Prayer for a successful birth strengthened the belief that everything would go well. Helped me calm down and prepare mentally for the upcoming event.

Not only the mothers themselves prayed; the prayer of the mother during the birth of her daughter was of great importance. Nowadays, prayer is not so popular, but still people do not forget to turn to the Saints for help in difficult times. Therefore, prayer during childbirth is still relevant today. Of course, not every woman will be able to read a prayer during childbirth. But in this case, you can prepare in advance and read a prayer for an easy birth, or ask your mother for prayer during the birth of her daughter.

What prayer to read during childbirth?

A believer knows who to pray to at the birth of a child. First of all, of course, to the Most Holy Theotokos. The Virgin Mary gave birth to her son painlessly, but having experienced all human difficulties and suffering, she understands us and helps us. With prayer during pregnancy and childbirth, they bow to the icons of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth”, “Leaping of the Baby”, “Feodorovskaya”, “Healer”, “Quick to Hear”. A pregnant woman should read a prayer for help during childbirth.

Prayer for an easy birth to the Blessed Virgin Mary:

Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who weighed the birth and nature of mother and child, have mercy on Thy servant (name), and help in this hour, that her burden may be resolved safely. O All-Merciful Lady Theotokos, even though Thou didst not demand help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and give birth to a child like her and bring her into the light of this world; grant her, at the right time, the gift of light in holy baptism with water and spirit. We fall down before you, Mother of the Most High God, praying: Be merciful to this mother, the time has come for her to be a mother, and beg Christ our God, who has become incarnate from you, to strengthen you with His power from above. For His power is blessed and glorified, with His Originless Father, and His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Relatives and friends can pray for the baby's health Tikhvin icon Mother of God:

Prayer to help a woman in labor

In Orthodox Christianity, it is customary to confess and receive communion before giving birth. There are often cases when a woman who read a prayer subsided her pain, stopped bleeding, and her children were always born healthy. The miraculous power of prayer is familiar to many believers; it is not for nothing that our ancestors completely relied on it. Prayer is the help of the Lord, so why refuse it in such a difficult and dangerous matter, especially since it mostly concerns your baby. It doesn't even matter who you go to to turn in your prayer, and in front of which icon, the main thing is to do it sincerely, with faith in your soul. After childbirth, you need to read a prayer and thank the Lord and all the Saints for the help provided and happy birth baby.

It is also important to bow with prayer after childbirth in front of the “Mammal” icon of the Mother of God. She helps mothers whose milk is missing or if the woman is suffering greatly. The Most Holy Theotokos will give strength to cope with the illness and feed the baby. It’s not for nothing that our great-grandmothers fed their children breast milk up to two or three years old and had no idea what postpartum depression and other complications were. It was believed that it was so provided by the Lord God that a mother should feed her baby with breast milk, passing on her love and care with him.