A mother's prayer for her daughter during childbirth. Strong prayer to the Mother of God, helper in childbirth

13.12.2023

Preparation for the birth of a child goes in different directions: preparing the mother’s body (swimming pool, walks, osteopath, examinations, etc.), choosing a doctor or obstetrician, buying insurance, home renovation, buying furniture, strollers, clothes and the first first aid kit for the baby. . Sometimes this bustle allows you to escape from the exciting thoughts about the approaching day of birth. But sometimes the anxiety is such that neither conversations with loved ones nor a session with a psychologist help a woman. In such cases, even women who are not very religious remember prayer.

Believers men and women say prayers for a successful and as soon as possible conception, while carrying a baby - to preserve the child and for his health, and of course, during the process of giving birth to a baby. Reading a prayer gives peace, and its power helps in the most difficult hours and minutes. After all, everyone knows that panic and a bad mood are the first things that hinder a woman during the birth process. , following the midwife’s advice, a positive attitude and words of deep, sincere prayer are the key to a successful and easy birth!

Spiritual preparation for the birth of a child

Just a few centuries ago, a woman relied mainly on God for a successful birth, and only then on her own strength. Before starting obstetrics, prayers and midwives read. And, of course, all relatives and friends prayed for a quick and successful progress in the red corner of the house. Today, with the development of medicine, people mainly rely on doctors, and only in critical cases do they resort to prayer. However, there are many known cases where prayers literally worked miracles during childbirth, and you can find many such stories on the Internet. Nowadays it is not forbidden to give birth with a manicure and even makeup, a wedding ring, so be sure to wear a consecrated cross around your neck throughout your pregnancy and do not take it off even in the delivery room.

Ask your loved ones to read prayers for you and your baby. Prepare prayer books in advance with bookmarks on the necessary pages or print out the texts of the prayers. Relatives do not have to be in church at the time of birth; they can sincerely and strongly read a prayer and turn to the Lord anywhere.

Which saints to pray to during childbirth

When deciding to turn to higher powers for help, we think about which Saint to turn to during childbirth. The first image that comes to mind even for a non-deeply Orthodox believer is, of course, the Mother of God. You can bow your head and even kneel at the icon of the Mother of God:

- “Assistant during childbirth”

— “Feodorovskaya”,

- "Baby Leap"

- “Quick to Hear.”

- "Healer"

And this is not an exhaustive list, because the Orthodox really have many miraculous icons. The main thing that remains is not which icon to bow to (“stronger” or “weaker” icon), but the sincerity of the prayer. Close people should also pray for the mother and baby. Parents, friends and relatives can order a prayer service at the church. It is believed that due to her purity and holiness, the Blessed Virgin Mary gave birth to the Son of God Jesus Christ painlessly. However, having experienced earthly difficulties, she understands the pain of each of the people. You can also turn for help to the Holy Great Martyr Catherine, Xenia of St. Petersburg or Anastasia the Pattern Maker. In case of difficult childbirth, they turn to the parents of the Most Holy Theotokos - Joachim and Anna, or to the parents of John the Baptist - Zechariah and Elizabeth. According to biblical stories, both of these married couples were barren until they were very old, but they did not lose faith in the Lord, and “through their faith” God gave them the joy of parenthood.

Orthodox Prayers

Below we present the texts of several prayers. Of course, you can turn to the Lord during childbirth in your own words, but the syllable of prayer has a special power and rhythm. It makes sense to learn prayer in advance so that it flows without thinking (during childbirth, it is harmful to “connect the brain,” that is, to be distracted by logical tasks and thoughts, because this blocks the production of necessary hormones that help facilitate the process).

You can print out the text of the prayer you like, or you can buy a compact prayer book at the church store - it will come in handy more than once in various everyday situations.

Prayer to the Mother of God

Prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ

“Our Father God and Lord Jesus Christ, who from the beginning of the world created man, who protects and protects him every day, may all glory, honor and praise be to You. To You, the only Most High, All-Wise God, I, Your servant, turn. I praise You for the fact that You created man and did not leave him, did not leave him to die on earth, but take care of him to this day. May Your name be glorified on earth as it is in heaven. Let every knee bow before You, for You are great indeed. You once gave a commandment that we should be fruitful and multiply and fill this earth. So have mercy on me now, Your servant, who is preparing to give birth according to Your will and commandment. Forgive me my sins, committed by me voluntarily and involuntarily, pour out Your grace on me. In the name of Your sinless Son Jesus Christ, I pray, may my pregnancy proceed successfully, may my childbirth be painless, and may your right hand protect me. Bless my child too, who will be born to my joy. Save him from illness, send Your angels to protect him throughout his life. I believe, Lord, that you will help me, protect me from evil and misfortune. May all glory, honor and worship be to you, great and glorious God. My prayer was in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!”

Let us repeat that it is not necessary to read these specific prayers for a successful birth, standing strictly in front of the designated icon. Repeat “Our Father” or “Creed”, pray in your own words. In the church, venerate the relics of the Saint. God will definitely hear you and help you! Having received your precious baby in your arms, do not forget to mentally thank the Mother of God and the Lord for the happiness and help given to you. Read a prayer over the newly born baby (according to Eastern traditions, the child’s father reads excerpts from the Koran over the newborn). Holding the baby, sign the cross over you. Let your family and friends come to the temple and light a candle to the Saint who helped in such a difficult and happy hour!)

Happy and easy birth! God help you!

Childbirth is perhaps the most difficult natural process in a woman’s life. During the gestation period, health weakens and hormonal changes occur. A woman’s body is completely rebuilt before the birth of a child, and these changes often worry the expectant mother. In addition, women are concerned about possible postpartum injuries and complications.

But if you facilitate the birth process at the energy level, childbirth will be easy and without complications. In particular, specific Christian prayers have a beneficial effect on the mother and child. But what prayers should be read during childbirth? How to prepare spiritually for the birth of a child? Can relatives of a woman in labor pray for the safe birth of her baby? You can find answers to each of these questions in our article.

Spiritual preparation for the birth of a child

Such a responsible and complex process as childbirth requires from a woman not only physical, but also psychological and spiritual preparation. Wherein start preparing for the birth of your baby on a spiritual level necessary even in the early stages of pregnancy, namely:

Attend church at least once a week;
Learn to forgive your enemies. It is also recommended to light candles in church for the health of both friends and relatives, and for enemies;
Avoid the possibility of negative influence from the outside on your own biofield. A woman preparing to become a mother should under no circumstances allow herself to get angry. This does not mean that you need to fight only external manifestations of anger, and keep true emotions within yourself. This will only make it worse. You need to learn to ignore the irritant, get distracted and get away from the ill-wisher;
Meditate and relax. Oddly enough, meditation has a beneficial effect on the energy field, strengthening its natural protection and opening channels for communication with Higher powers;
Repent of sins, confess and, if necessary, undergo an exorcism.

Have a heart-to-heart talk with your mother. This helps to establish an energetic connection between soul mates;
Call all your friends and ask them for forgiveness for possible offenses;
Talk to your husband or partner. If he is a believer, joint prayers and repentance are recommended;
Read the canonical prayer to the Virgin Mary - “Virgin Mother of God, rejoice.” It is the Mother of God who is the patroness of women in labor. First of all, prayers during childbirth and assistance in childbirth are offered to Her.

Important! In the process of spiritual preparation for childbirth, there will be moments when a woman wants to retire and cry. There is no need to worry about this. In this case, tears are not only a natural reaction of the body to hormonal changes, but also an important stage in the process of spiritual cleansing of the biofield before childbirth.

Who should you pray to before giving birth?

The main patroness of women in labor in prayers for an easy birth and the birth of a healthy child, as mentioned above, is the Most Holy Theotokos.

In addition to the Virgin Mary, prenatal prayers are offered to the following saints:

Nicholas the Pleasant (Wonder Worker);
Jesus Christ the Savior;
Guardian Angel;
His Patron Saint (depending on the name);
Venerable Melania the Roman;
The righteous Elisabeth and Zechariah;
Great Martyrs Catherine and Anastasia the Pattern Maker.

The most powerful prayers before childbirth are offerings to the Mother of God, the Lord God and Nicholas the Wonderworker. Let's take a closer look at them.

Holy Mother of God

Icon “Assistant during childbirth”

When leaving for the maternity hospital, the expectant mother should keep an icon of the Mother of God. This is not only a powerful amulet against adversity, but also an energetic aid when offering prayers to the Most Pure Virgin. It is recommended to offer prayers to the Virgin Mary on the following icons of the Mother of God:

"Feodorovskaya";
"Healer";
"Baby Leap";
"Quick to Hear";
"Assistant in childbirth."

Canonical prayer has the most beneficial effect on the mother and child. In addition, it is recommended to begin any appeal to the Mother of God with this prayer.

For an easy birth:

“Mother of God, Most Holy Virgin, Most Pure among women! Have mercy on me, Servant of God [Name]! Protect me in the hour of grief and sorrow in which the poor daughters of Eve are forced to give birth to their offspring! Remember, O Blessed One, how affectionate You were with Elizabeth during her pregnancy, and what a miracle the baby she gave birth to became! Let me, the Servant of God [Name], easily give birth to a healthy and strong child, so that he, like me, glorifies Your name and the Blessed Fruit of Your womb. Hear me, Most Holy Theotokos, and do not bypass me with Your merciful Eye, Your tender Hand, Your saving Word. Pray for me, O Most Pure Virgin, before the Lord God Almighty in the hour of my suffering, physical and spiritual. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen!”;

On preserving the newborn in case of complications during pregnancy and childbirth:

“Oh, Mother of the Lord, Most Pure Virgin Mary! You are the Intercessor of the sick and suffering, You are the Protector of women in labor and newborns, You are the merciful Mother, hear the prayer of Your bitter servant [name]! Do not leave me in the hour of my sorrow, just as you do not leave anyone who turns to you with prayer both in the hour of prayer and in the hour of death! Help me preserve my only child, in order to raise him in love in the Lord our God, the One Jesus Christ! Do not leave me, Mother, in my grief, and do not let the pure baby perish in me or not in me! Forgive me all the sins I committed in the hour of temptation and eclipse, and deliver me from the evil one and the black eye. Glorious forever, O Most Pure Virgin Mother of God - now, and ever, and forever and ever - Amen!

For the birth of healthy children:

“Accept, O All-Blessed Lady, the prayer of Your servant [Name]! You who alleviate suffering, who help the poor, who heal wounds, who listen to prayers - hear me! You, Virgin Immaculate, who brought the Savior into our sinful world - hear me! Pray for me, All-Blessed Mother of God, before our Lord Jesus Christ, before the Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit in the hour of my pain and suffering! Hope, O All-Good One, that a healthy, strong baby will be born to me and protected from evil spirits, so that I, the servant of God [Name], can baptize him in the Christian faith in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen!”

Important to consider! For the best effect, prayers to the Mother of God should begin to be read long before the onset of labor. It is recommended to offer prayers to the Virgin Mary daily throughout the last trimester.

To the Lord

Immediately before giving birth, the expectant mother can turn to the creator himself. Particularly powerful is the ancient Byzantine prayer, the translation of which is presented below:

“Lord Almighty, Originator and Savior of all things on earth and in heaven! Your word is spoken to all Christian spouses - “Be fruitful and multiply!”
I thank You, Lord, for making me, Your sinful servant [Name], involved in the great miracle of birth, that life is born in my womb, that another heart beats under my heart, that a new soul is born next to my soul!
Thank you, Lord, for not making me barren like a waterless river, for giving me the fruit of my womb!
I pray to You, Most High God, bless the fruit of my womb, so that it may see Your light and enter the temple of Your Son, Jesus Christ.

All-merciful God!

Sprinkle my child with hyssop so that he becomes whiter than the snow and the air is cleaner. Raise him into the host of your beloved children, and let him live and be your faithful servant!
Protect me, weak, in the hour of my suffering, for You alone know how to comfort the sick and unfortunate! Satisfy my fears, Lord, protect the fruit of my womb from the evil one, so that the unclean spirit does not corrupt it while still in the womb! Give my child a wise soul, strength and perseverance, so that he may be born to continue the human race created by You!

Savior!

I bring You the fruit of my womb! Place Your gracious hand on his forehead, so that he may become a part of the Body of Christ and his Church, so that he will offer Your praise from birth, after death and forever and ever,
Amen!"

Important! This prayer for a successful birth should be read during the first contractions. It is not necessary to read the text out loud - the woman in labor can pray silently. The main condition for reading the prayer is sincere faith in God.

To Nicholas the Wonderworker

In order to pray for childbirth and the birth of a child before St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the expectant mother should purchase an amulet icon of this saint. You can buy an icon in any temple, but it is important to make sure that it has been consecrated. You can pray both in church and at home or in a hospital. A woman praying for a safe birth should be alone in the room.

The prayer reads as follows:

The icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is located on a dais;
A thin church candle is lit in front of the image of the saint;
The expectant mother kneels before the icon, makes the sign of the cross three times and reads the following text:

“All-Good Lord, I thank You that You have honored me, Your lowest servant [Name], with the grace of childbearing. Thank you for the Fruit that is ripening in my womb, for the heart that beats next to my heart, for the soul that is ripening next to my soul, amen!

Holy Pleasant, Wonderworker, I trust in you! I am a sinner, the servant of God [Name], therefore I am afraid that during childbirth, bitter suffering and fierce pain await me. Therefore, I pray for your intercession, Holy Saint!

I do not ask to deliver me from the share of the female race, from the great sinner Eve, for it is our law and our duty to give birth in pain. But I ask you, Holy Saint, when the hour of birth comes, help me give birth easily. Save me from severe pain, which my heart may not be able to withstand.

Fulfill, Nicholas the Wonderworker, my heart, mind and soul, as well as my husband, the servant of God [Name]. Let the baby be born so that he can see God's light. May the child be born whole, healthy, strong, given to us in the likeness of the Infant Jesus Christ, born through the womb of the Most Pure Virgin, protected from sins. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen!”

How can loved ones pray for the well-being and health of the child?

The most powerful prayers are those that a person reads for himself. Prayers for successful childbirth are no exception. However, during strong contractions or directly during childbirth, a woman cannot physically pray. In this case, friends and relatives can help her.

The most powerful prayers for the woman in labor and the child for a successful birth are the following:

Prayer of the husband of a woman in labor for the icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth”:

“Bright Virgin Mary, Your humble servant [Name] calls to you! Just as Blessed Joseph protected You during Your pregnancy, so I protected my wife. Do not abandon my wife, God’s servant [Name], in sorrow and pain, let her be relieved of her joyful burden, and let the long-awaited child be born, so that we can raise him in love for Your beloved Son, our Savior and Only Begotten God - Jesus Christ . Do not let the evil one take possession of an innocent soul born in sin! Protect us, Blessed Virgin! Amen!"

Prayer of loved ones for a successful birth (both relatives and friends of the woman in labor can read):

“All-merciful Lord, our Savior, Creator of all things! We trust in you in the hour of earthly trials of the servant of God [Name of the woman in labor]! We do not ask You to deliver her from the sufferings of the earth, prepared for all the great-daughters of Eve, for the lot of the wives of the earth is to give birth in pain in atonement for original sin. But we pray to You, Merciful Lord, to protect Your servant [Name of the woman in labor] from those torments that she may not be able to withstand! May her child be born healthy, strong and joyful. Let this child serve as atonement for all the sins of his mother, for he will take the path of God, and in the temple he will bend his knee before You, O Almighty Creator! Do not, God, allow the black disease to break the mother and child, may the birth be successful, and may a new life appear to the world for Your Glory! For the Lord is merciful, all-good and merciful! In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen!”

Prayer of relatives to Jesus Christ:

“Our Lord Jesus Christ, born of the Most Pure Virgin! Hear the prayer of your humble servants! Grant to Your servant [Name of the woman in labor] an easy, painless birth and health to the one born from her womb! Just as the Most Holy Virgin carried you in her womb, so the servant of God [Woman’s Name] carries her child under her heart. Just as You listened to the beating of the Heart of the All-Good Most Pure Virgin, so the fruit of the womb of God’s servant [Name] listens to the heart of its mother. May she, God, give birth happily and as a healthy baby. Let him have whole hands and legs, a clear head and bright eyes, so that he can be baptized in the Orthodox Faith, so that he lives a righteous life, so that he remembers Your sacrifice and Your suffering, Lord! Grant Thy grace to the future mother, so that her mind does not become clouded from suffering, so that her unstable soul does not become clouded from pain, so that swear words do not come out of her mouth, so as not to attract the evil spirit to the cradle of the newborn. Give the child, Lord, Your blessing, so that nothing dark and evil touches him! In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen!”

All of the above prayers are read during strong contractions and during the birth process itself.

Mother's prayer for her daughter giving birth

The strongest prayer for a woman in labor is the mother’s prayer for the well-being of her daughter in labor. The reason for this is the close energetic bonds between a mother and her - even an adult - child. This prayer is read over the “Helper in Childbirth” icon both before and during childbirth:

“Most Holy Virgin, Pious Mother of our Savior Jesus Christ! Protect God’s servant [Daughter’s name] in her hour of testing and help her become a healthy baby!
Oh, Virgin Mary, Intercessor of the female race before the Eyes of our Lord Jesus Christ! I fall at Your feet and tearfully pray - in the hour of trial, become God’s servant [Daughter’s name] Mother! Beg Your Only Begotten Son to have mercy on her, so that her child will be born healthy and blissful, so that we, unworthy, can taste of His Mercy!
I tearfully beg you, All-Forgiving Mother! Forgive all the sins of the servant of God [Name], just as she forgives her offenders!
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Amen!"

It is important to consider that the texts of all the prayers presented above do not need to be interpreted word for word. You can pray using your own text - the main thing is that the prayer was sincere and came from the heart. Prayer during the birth of a daughter and assistance in childbirth should be filled with love for the woman in labor and respect for God and the Saints to whom one ascends.

Even if pregnancy is easy, it is rare that women do not worry about the upcoming birth. They worry whether everything will go well, they are worried about the child and their own health. A believing woman will be helped to get rid of disturbing thoughts by turning to God and the saints. A sincere prayer that can be read both before childbirth and between contractions can become a real assistant in childbirth.

In front of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth,” a prayer is read for a successful outcome of childbirth, and they also ask for the health of newborns. It is believed that the Mother of God is able to help even with complicated pregnancies.

She is the patroness of all women, she herself went through the pangs of childbirth, therefore, as a rule, she answers a sincere prayer for an easy birth and the birth of a healthy child immediately.

“Receive, Lady Theotokos, the tearful prayers of Your servants who flow to You. We see you in the holy icon, carrying Your Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, in your womb. 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. ."

The second version of the prayer to the Mother of God at the icon “Helper in Childbirth”

“O Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos, who does not leave us in earthly life! To whom will I offer prayers, to whom will I bring tears and sighs, if not to You, consolation to all the faithful! With fear, faith, love, Mother of the Belly, I pray: may the Lord enlighten Orthodox people to salvation, may He give us children to 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 cover of Your 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, so that we all, gratefully praising Your greatness, may be worthy of heavenly tranquility and there with Your beloved, with all the saints, we will 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".

Before the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth” a prayer is read for a successful outcome of childbirth

Relatives and friends can pray for a woman in labor when she is already in the maternity hospital. In front of the iconostasis, at home or in church. It’s good if the future father asks the Higher Powers for help for his wife and baby. The prayer request of one’s own mother will also have a beneficial effect on the woman in labor.

Relatives and friends can pray for a woman in labor when she is already in the maternity hospital.

Prayers are extolled in front of the “Helper in Childbirth” icon, which is revered among Christians and famous for its miracles. They say that it can help even in severe cases, when it seems that medicine is powerless.

Prayer to the Virgin Mary can relieve pain and heavy bleeding, and relieve a woman from fears and depression.

Prayer before childbirth to the Blessed Virgin Mary

A prayer before childbirth to the Most Holy Theotokos will morale the mother in labor and give her strength before an important event. Moreover, at the moment of childbirth itself, it is rare that women manage to relax and find a couple of minutes to appeal to their heavenly patrons.

A prayer before childbirth to the Most Holy Theotokos will morale the mother in labor and give her strength before an important event.

Prayer during childbirth is quite energy-consuming and can be distracting for many women. It’s better to let others pray for them at this moment. Therefore, it is so important to sincerely, with unshakable faith in a good outcome, read the prayer to the Mother of God for childbirth before the onset of labor.

“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 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 fall down to 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 her with His power from above. Amen".

Prayer for a woman in labor and a child for a successful birth can also be addressed to the Holy Great Martyrs Anastasia the Pattern Maker and Catherine. Matrona of Moscow, Guardian Angel, Nicholas the Pleasant is also asked for help in childbirth with fervent prayer.

In the church they place candles in front of the icon of the Theodore Mother of God. She, like the “Childbirth Assistant,” can be taken with you to the delivery room. Buy one small icon, for example, in the form of a calendar, and keep it with you from the moment contractions begin. It will become your powerful amulet.

The pectoral cross should also not be removed during childbirth.

Prayer before childbirth to the Lord Jesus Christ

Learning the prayer to the Mother of God for childbirth is paramount for a pregnant woman. You can also turn to the Saints to enlist their support too.

But the main thing to remember is that the prayer before childbirth must first of all be addressed to the Lord, so that He will bless and help.

Prayer before childbirth should first of all be addressed to the Lord, so that He will bless and help.

After which you should relax and rely on His will. It is permissible to pray in your own words, including for doctors and midwives who will help the woman in labor.

“Lord Jesus Christ our God, born of the Eternal Father to the Son, before the world and in the last days, by the good will and assistance of the Holy Spirit, He 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 yoke him, giving them the commandment: grow and multiply and fill the earth; have mercy, according to Your great 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 this and the baby in health and well-being, protect them with Thy angels and save them from the hostile action of evil spirits, and from all evil things. Amen".

Try to read all the mentioned texts word for word. Despite the fact that you can also pray in your own way. After giving birth, do not forget to thank the Lord, the Virgin Mary and the Saints who helped you in the mystery of the birth of your baby.

A prayer of thanks, which the relatives of the new mother can order in the church, will be the right decision.

How to pray to the Mother of God?

Before starting a prayer request, you should repent of all your sins, let go of grievances and ask for forgiveness from the Almighty. Think about whether there is a stone lying in your soul that you have long wanted to get rid of?

Purity of thoughts, freedom from anger and hatred is extremely important during this special period for a woman. Then it’s worth reading the canonical prayer “Rejoice to the Virgin Mary.”

It would be a good idea to start any appeal to the Virgin Mary with her. Pray as often as possible: immediately after waking up and before going to bed, after a meal and in moments of great excitement. Try not to skip prayers in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Prayer is healing, it calms and helps to achieve inner peace, which is so important when expecting a baby. Take communion as often as possible, drink holy water, eat prosphora, which will have a beneficial effect not only on you, but also on your unborn child.

Take communion as often as possible, drink holy water, eat prosphora

Read spiritual literature. All together will give a good result: you will be mentally prepared for childbirth and will feel the invisible protection under which you and your baby are.

Read the prayer to the Mother of God about childbirth, with a feeling of deep respect, thoughtfully - and you will be heard.

“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 at the sight of Your newborn Son and Lord, sweeten the sorrow that awaits me amidst 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 numbered 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".

Pregnancy is the time to fulfill the commandment “Be fruitful and multiply”; it is the basis for the continuation of the human race on Earth. This is difficult but joyful work, and any work must be preceded by prayer.

At all times, every Orthodox person constantly resorted to prayer; he preceded any of his undertakings, any business with prayer. A person prays especially fervently and passionately when a task seems beyond his strength or threatens him with danger. The expectant mother, as well as her loved ones, need to resort to God’s help through a special means to alleviate hardships - prayer for help in childbirth.

Rules of Prayer

For pregnant women, they usually pray to the Most Holy Virgin - the Mother of God, because no one else will help in the birth of a baby; they traditionally turn to her with a prayer for a safe delivery of pregnancy.

During pregnancy, for medical reasons, you cannot commit most of the actions that are considered sinful, but you need to strive for spiritual perfection - often pregnant women, under the pretext of hormonal mood swings, offend undeservedly close people.

After all, family well-being and peace of mind during pregnancy are more important than ever.

How to pray for a pregnant woman?

You need to pray while you have the opportunity; the entire pregnancy should be accompanied by prayer. The prayer book contains a special “Prayer of a Pregnant Woman”; it should be read after sleep, in the morning, and in the evening, after the hardships of a long day. If you didn’t find it there, you can download the prayer from the Internet and print it out.

Prayer of the "Pregnant Woman"

“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 the 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 me, your most humble servant, to be safely relieved of my burden; 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 low-speaking joy that filled your virgin heart when looking at your newborn Son and Lord sweeten the sorrow that awaits me amid the pains of birth. May my life, 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 numbered 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 be ashamed of 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 a time of sorrow and illness. Amen."

In cases of difficult pregnancy - pray to God to preserve the pregnancy - this will help alleviate suffering and maintain the pregnancy in order to give birth to a healthy baby.

Prayer “To Preserve Pregnancy”

“Almighty God, Creator of everything visible and invisible! To You, beloved Father, we, gifted with the understanding of creatures, resort, because You, on special advice, created our race, with ineffable wisdom creating our body from the earth and breathing into it the soul from Your Spirit, so that we could be Yours. likeness. And although it was Your will to create us at once, like the angels, if only You wanted, yet Your wisdom was pleased that through husband and wife, in the order of marriage established by You, the human race would multiply; You wanted to bless people so that they would grow and multiply and fill not only the earth, but also the hosts of angels. O God and Father! May Your name be praised and glorified forever for all that You have done for us! I also thank You for Your mercy, that not only I, according to Your will, came from Your wonderful creation and am joining the number of the chosen ones, but that You deigned to bless me in marriage and sent me the fruit of the womb. This is Your gift, Your Divine mercy, O Lord and Father of spirit and body! Therefore, I turn to You alone and pray to You with a humble heart for mercy and help, so that what You are doing in me by Your power may be preserved and brought to a successful birth. For I know, O God, that it is not in the power and not in the power of man to choose his own path; we are too weak and prone to fall to escape all those snares that the evil spirit sets for us by Your permission, and to avoid those misfortunes into which our frivolity plunges us. Your wisdom is limitless. Whoever you wish. Through Your angel You will save us unharmed from all adversity. Therefore, I, merciful Father, commend myself in my sorrow into Your hands and pray that You look at me with the eye of mercy and save me from all suffering. Send me and my dear husband joy, O God, Master of all joy! May we, upon seeing Your blessing, worship You with all our hearts and serve You with a joyful spirit. I do not want to be taken away from what You imposed on our entire race, commanding us to give birth to children in illness. But I humbly ask You to help me endure the suffering and send me a successful outcome. And if You hear this prayer of ours and send us a healthy and good child, then we swear to bring him again to You and dedicate him to You, so that You may remain for us and our seed a merciful God and Father, as we swear to always be Your faithful servants along with ours. child. Hear, O merciful God, the prayer of Your servant, fulfill the prayer of our hearts, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior, Who became incarnate for our sake, now abides with You and the Holy Spirit and reigns in eternity. Amen."

A father should pray no less, and perhaps even more than a mother, for a successful pregnancy and childbirth. Every day it is worth remembering the greatest miracle in which he became a participant by the grace of God, and every day asking God for help. There is a special prayer for childbirth, but it is not necessary to look for prayers on the Internet or books, you can ask in your own words, the main thing is that the prayer is sincere and comes from the heart.

The Mother of God is the helper and patroness of all pregnant women, and after the child is born, the mother can prayerfully accompany his growth and development in front of various icons of the Mother of God

The “Mammal” icon helps in the production of breast milk, the “Education” icon will give wisdom and patience in raising children, and the “Increase in Mind” helps older children cope with their studies. You can ask the Mother of God for your deepest desires, so that the birth and upbringing of your daughter will be happiness, so that the Queen herself will be your assistant in difficult work.

But this will happen later, now the main thing is to be safely relieved of the burden - for a safe and speedy birth of the Mother of God they traditionally pray in front of her image “Helper in Childbirth”.

Prayer for the icon “Helper in Childbirth”

“Mother of our God, having conceived Christ the Life-Giver in the womb, You did not require help in His birth, so bless and help Thy servant to be easily resolved, and their babies at the right time to be born, under Thy protection, as a Mother, we pray, accept: You Thou art the Helper and Intercessor of Thy servant in childbirth.”

It should be remembered that the icon of the Mother of God is not a witchcraft amulet, and it must be treated with respect, but without giving it unusual functions and capabilities. She is a real helper, quick and sensitive to a sincere request, but one must respect her as the Mother of the Savior Himself, without in any way offending or hurting Her Dignity.

While a woman is giving birth, it will be useful for her loved ones to turn to God for help, reading a prayer for easy relief from the burden.

For some time after giving birth, a woman should not enter the temple - this is due to the canons of the church, she is given time to “purify”, because childbirth in the canons of the Church is associated with some kind of physiological defilement. Traditionally, a special cleansing prayer precedes the woman's return to the temple.

The rules by which the cleansing prayer is read are not generally accepted and depend on the specific temple and its minister. Usually the cleansing and blessing of a woman is carried out after the baby has been baptized - the mother is not present at the baptism, and immediately after the sacrament is performed, the priest blesses the mother to enter the temple. The only thing you should remember is that you should not enter the temple on your own after giving birth - the cleansing prayer is read by a priest, and you should not break this rule.

After prayer

How should a person who asked for help feel after prayer? Prayer is not guaranteed to have the same effect that you put into it. The reason is that prayer is not only a time of request, but also a time of humility. He does not leave His mercy only to those who humbly resort to God’s help.

And if you are humble, then it is stupid to demand anything from God. This is precisely the key difference between prayer and magic. The magician is obsessed with pride, he calls himself free from everything, but the one who prays must sincerely ask, but rely on the will of the Lord.

Video: Prayer during childbirth

Orthodox prayers for help in childbirth, read both by the woman in labor and by her loved ones, in particular by the mother, can work miracles. Having faith in the help of heaven, the expectant mother is filled with peace, she knows for sure that everything will be fine, if only you have to be patient a little. Prayer for a healthy birth is offered both to the Savior, the Mother of God and the saints.

The rule for reading prayers for help in childbirth

Before giving birth, the expectant mother must also receive communion in order to leave all her sins at the feet of Christ and be cleansed by His Holy Blood.

Other prayers for pregnancy and conception:

Before reading the appeals to the Most Pure Virgin Mary, the Savior and the saints, the woman in labor should especially carefully remember all unrepentant offenses, repent, ask for forgiveness from the Holy Trinity, and only then can you cry out for help.

Icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth”

Prayers for a healthy birth from the icon will be a good amulet for the expectant mother and baby:

It is necessary to pray regularly before childbirth. After giving birth, it is advisable to say a prayer of gratitude. Relatives of the mother in labor can order a thank you note.

Important! During labor, the woman in labor will not be able to pray on her own, then the petitions of her relatives become a reliable cover for her and the unborn child.

Prayer of a woman in labor to the Savior

Calling on the Son of God, a woman in labor will definitely feel His support.

Prayer to Jesus before childbirth
Our Lord God, Jesus Christ, Savior and Defender, from the Most High God the Father, through reverence and the assistance of the Holy Spirit, was born in the womb of the Virgin Mary as a baby and was laid in a manger, for the Creator at the creation of the world created man and woman, gave them the commandment to be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth, according to Your great mercy, have mercy on Your servant, who is in childbirth according to Your commandment. Lord, forgive me all my sins, voluntary and involuntary, bless me for a successful birth of a healthy baby, keep me and the child in health and well-being, place Your angels near us to protect us from the arrows of the evil one. Amen.

Prayer to Nicholas the Pleasant for childbirth

Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

Great God, Giver and Preserver of life, I thank You for Your mercy, by which I (name), Your humble servant, received the grace of childbearing, I have an embryo in me, Your eyes see it from the very conception.
Holy Saint, I am very afraid that because of my sins I may suffer during childbirth, and therefore I resort to Your mercy and protection.
I do not ask You to save me from the fate of the female race, which God predestined to give birth in pain, for this is the law for all who are born in sin.
I pray to you, holy saint, when my time comes to give birth, bless my permission, deliver me from pain that I cannot withstand.
Fulfill, Nikola the Wonderworker, the desire of my heart and my husband, grant us the birth of a child.
May the baby come into the world of God whole, healthy and strong, given to us by the grace of the only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ, born for us in the Womb, born man through the blood of the Most Pure Virgin Mary. Glory to the Son, Father and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer for an easy birth

To give birth to a healthy child, pregnant women read prayers throughout their pregnancy.