Even if pregnancy is easy, it is rare that women do not worry about the upcoming birth. They worry whether everything will go well, worry about the child and 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.
Even if pregnancy is easy, it is rare that women do not worry about the upcoming birth.
Before miraculous icon The Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth” reads a prayer for a successful outcome of childbirth, and also asks 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, so for a sincere prayer for an easy labor and birth healthy child usually responds immediately.
“Receive, 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. ."
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 she can help even in severe cases when it seems that medicine is powerless.
A prayer to the Virgin Mary can remove painful sensations and heavy bleeding, 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 to face 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 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".
Prayers before childbirth and prayers during difficult births
Orthodox prayers before childbirth will help expectant mothers ask for a safe resolution. During pregnancy, you should pray more diligently and partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ as often as possible. This way the birth will be calmer, with greater happiness.
Prayers before childbirth: for the safe delivery of healthy children
Heavenly Father
Prayer for the expectant mother
Almighty God, Creator of everything visible and invisible! We, gifted with reason, come to You, beloved Father, because You, on special advice, created our race, with ineffable wisdom creating our body from the earth and breathing into it a soul from Your Spirit, so that we would be in Your likeness. And although it was Your will to create us at once, like the angels, just as You wanted, 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 he be glorified and glorified forever your name for everything you have done for us!
I also thank You for Your mercy, that not only I, by Your will, came from Your wonderful creation and fill the number of the elect, 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 is preserved and brought to a successful birth. For I know, O God, that I am not in the power and power of man. choose your path. We are too weak and prone to fall to escape all those snares that are laid out for us by Your permission. evil spirit, and avoid those misfortunes into which our frivolity plunges us. Your wisdom is limitless. Whoever You wish, You will preserve unharmed through Your Angel 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 joy to me and my dear husband, 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. Hear, O merciful God, the prayer of Your last 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.
Holy Mother of God
Prayer for the expectant mother
O 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 child (Luke I, 41-45) . And according to Your inexhaustible mercy, grant also to me, Your most 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, worships the Divine Lord Savior, Who, out of love for us sinners, did not disdain to become a child Himself. May the unspeakable joy with which Your virgin heart was filled when looking at the newborn of Your 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 numbered among the elect of God. Hear, O Most Holy Queen of Heaven, my humble prayer and look upon me, a poor sinner, through 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.
The Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her “Healer” icon
Prayer
Accept, O All-Blessed and All-Powerful Lady Lady Theotokos the Virgin, these prayers, now offered to You with tears from us, Your unworthy servants, who send up the singing of Your celibate image with tenderness, as if You yourself exist here and listen to our prayer.
For every request you fulfill, quickly and easily, grant health to the weak, heal the weakened and sick, drive away demons from demons, deliver the offended from insults, cleanse lepers and kindness to little children, and also, to the Lady Lady Theotokos, free from bonds and prisons and You heal all manifold passions: for all things are possible through Your intercession to Your Son, Christ our God.
O All-Singing Mother, Most Holy Theotokos! Do not cease to pray for us, Your unworthy servants, who glorify You and honor You, and who worship Your Most Pure Image with tenderness, and who have irrevocable hope and undoubted faith in You, the Ever-Virgin, Most Glorious and Immaculate, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
The Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her icon “Quick to Hear”
Prayer
Most blessed Lady, Ever-Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God the Word more than any word for our salvation, and who received His grace more abundantly than all others, who appeared as a sea of Divine gifts and miracles, an ever-flowing river, pouring out goodness to all who come running to You with faith! To Your miraculous image, we pray to You, the all-generous Mother of the humane-loving Lord: surprise us with Your rich mercies and our petitions brought to You, Quick to Hear, speed up the fulfillment of everything that is arranged for the benefit of consolation and salvation for everyone. Visit, O Blessing Thy servants, with Thy grace, grant to the sick healing and perfect health, to those overwhelmed by silence, to those captivated by freedom, and to the afflicted by various images of comfort. Deliver, O All-Merciful Lady, every city and country from famine, plague, cowardice, flood, fire, sword and other temporary and eternal punishments, by Your maternal boldness turning away the wrath of God, and spiritual relaxation, overwhelming passions and sins, free Your servants, as without stumbling Having lived in all piety in this world, and in the future eternal blessings, we will be made worthy of the grace and love for mankind of Your Son and God, to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship, together with His Beginning Father and the Most Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prayer 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 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 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 Beginningless Father, and His Most Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
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 a 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 for help in difficult childbirth
The Most Holy Theotokos in front of Her Feodorovskaya Icon
Prayer
To whom will I call, 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 bitterness and sorrows 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 , also free me from my flesh and vile customs.
Cover me under the canopy of Your mercy, so that I may find peace and joy and cleansing from sins. I entrust myself to your mother’s intercession: give me, Mother, hope and protection, help and intercession, joy and consolation, and a quick Helper in everything.
O wonderful Lady! Everyone flows to You, without Your all-powerful help does not leave, for this reason, unworthy, I run to You, so that I will be delivered from sudden and cruel death, gnashing of teeth and eternal torment. I am worthy to receive the Kingdom of Heaven, and I say to You in the tenderness of my heart: Rejoice, Mother of God, our zealous Representative and Intercessor, forever and ever. Amen.
Venerable Melanin the Roman
Prayer (common to reverend wives)
O glorious mother, our speedy helper and intercessor and vigilant prayer book for us! In front of your pure image and you, as I live, in sight, we pray to you: accept our petitions and bring me to the throne of the merciful Heavenly Father, as I have boldness towards him. Ask those who come to You and all Orthodox Christians for eternal salvation and temporary prosperity, for quick deliverance from all troubles and sorrows. She, our child-loving mother, you, who stand before the throne of God, know our spiritual and worldly needs, look at us with your mother’s eye, and with your prayers turn away from us the fluctuations of every wind of teaching, the multiplication of evil and ungodly customs: establish in all the faith a consonant knowledge, mutual love and unanimity, so that to all, both in words, in writing, and in deeds, glorified among us is the All-Holy Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the one God, worshiped in the Trinity, to Him be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
We hope prayers before childbirth, prayers during difficult childbirth will help your successful resolution. Have an easy birth!
From book:
“Prayers for help with family needs”
Conspiracies during childbirth
Do not forget that at the time of birth you should untie all the knots on the clothes, unfasten the locks, buttons, undo the hair and unlock the padlocks.
They read the spells between contractions and stroke themselves on the stomach from top to bottom, and then on the sides.
1. Christ was born, and we are expecting a baby. Amen.
2. While the candle burns out, she will give birth. Amen.
3. Isaiah, rejoice the human race through our Savior Christ. Amen.
4. Jesus Christ in heaven, living soul in calves, may my words be molded, strong, lighter than stone, lighter than a sharp knife, lighter than a damask knife. Teeth, key, mouth, lock. Lord, accept my spirit. Amen.
5. Mother of God, stand at the head, light a candle not for peace, light a candle for health. Guardian Angel, deliverer of sufferers, save, save. Save the slave (name) from death. Amen.
6. As the waters begin to flow, let the woman in labor say:
I trust the Mother of God, in her arms.
Take the pain away from me, Mother.
Save, preserve and protect, help me during childbirth.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
7. In case of prolonged torment, you should turn out your husband’s trousers, lay them on the floor and, standing with your back to them, step over them, as if backing away. At the same time they say:
Don’t walk, spool, in the womb,
don't look for the baby, he's here,
he goes - his mother and father are waiting.
The Mother of God blesses, the womb releases into the light.
8. When labor has gone on too long, you need to sprinkle water from your mouth onto the woman in labor and say:
Water from your mouth, baby from you.
9. Place a couple of eggs in a mug of water and say:
Like a hen laying eggs easily,
So would you, slave (name),
The child brought it easily.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Then give a spoonful of this water to the woman in labor. She will give birth quickly and easily.
10. They put a thimble on the ring finger and cross the navel of the woman in labor with it, saying:
Iron door, unlock the bolt.
Stone mountain, golden domes,
Lord bless
Pierce the waters, begin childbirth, whom God gives.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
11.If it is unbearable to endure the long pangs of childbirth, let the woman in labor turn in the direction where the sun is in the sky, and if it is night, then the moon. She needs to cross herself three times and say this:
God My God,
I, slave (name), stand in front of you.
There are two thrones before me,
On those thrones sit Jesus and the Mother of God,
They look at my tears.
Blessed Mother Theotokos
Holds golden keys
she opens meat caskets,
releases the baby from the womb:
from my flesh, from my hot blood.
Lord, take away the aches,
pinches, visceral pain!
How the Mother of God gave birth without torment, without pain,
open the bone gates.
12. The woman in labor crosses herself three times and says:
I will cross myself three times,
I will be blessed by God.
Queen of Heaven, I will pray to You.
Take the golden keys,
open the mountains of meat, shed blood,
and for me, slave (name), let me hold the baby in my arms
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
From childbed fever
This plot is read as soon as the baby is born and they stroke their belly.
Damask steel knife, Alatyr stone, the earthly and heavenly paths of the Lord, strengthen the spirit of the servant (name), the strength of the blood of the belly, extinguish the fire, the birth fever of the servant of God (name). Guardian Angel, cover her with your right wing. Amen.
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R odes, this is not just the physiological process of the birth of a baby, childbirth is the birth of a person into the light of God. And before them you need to offer warm prayers to the Lord God and His Most Pure Mother. Having secured support from above, you can safely go to the maternity hospital, where you also need to remember to create a short prayer The Mother of God, which is not difficult to learn by heart:
B O little Virgin, rejoice, blessed Mary, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have given birth to the Savior of our souls.
Prayer for a wife before giving birth to the Lord Jesus Christ
G Lord Jesus Christ our God, born of the Eternal Father to the Son before the ages 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 yoked woman to him, having given them a commandment: grow and multiply and fill the earth, have mercy, according to Thy great mercy, on Thy servant (name) who is preparing to give birth according to Thy 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 Thy angels and save her from the hostile action of evil spirits, and from all evil things. Amen.
Prayer to Mother of God
ABOUT, Glorious Mother of God, have mercy on me, Your servant, 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 the mother and the baby. And according to Your inexhaustible mercy, grant me, Your most 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 be ashamed of my trust in Your great mercy and overshadow me, Helper of Christians, Healer of diseases, may I also be honored to experience for myself that You are the Mother of mercy, and may I always glorify Your grace, which never rejects the prayers of the poor and delivers all who call on You during times of grief and illness. Amen.
Prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Feodorovskaya”
TO to whom I will call, the Lady, to whom I will 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; Wake me to Mother and hope, protection and help and intercession, joy and consolation and quick helper in everything. O wonderful Lady! Everyone who comes to You does not leave without Your all-powerful help: for this reason, even though I am unworthy, I come running to You, so that I will 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.
Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos for a wife before childbirth
P 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 servant of yours 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 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. Amen.
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
Even in ancient times, our great-grandmothers could not do without prayer during childbirth. It was customary to hope in 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 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 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 Beginningless 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 health of the baby to the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God:
O Most Holy Lady Virgin Mary,Save and keep my children (names) under Your roof,
All youths, young women and babies,
Baptized and nameless and carried in the womb.
Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood,
Keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to your parents,
Pray to my Lord and Your Son,
May He grant them what is useful for their salvation.
I entrust them to your maternal care,
For you are the Divine Protection of your servants.
Mother of God, lead me into the image of Your heavenly motherhood.
Heal the mental and physical wounds of my children (names),
Inflicted by my sins.
I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Yours,
Most pure, heavenly protection.
Amen!
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 giving birth, you need to read a prayer and thank the Lord and all the Saints for the help provided and the happy birth of the 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 who lose milk or if a woman suffers greatly. Holy Mother of God will give you the 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.
Every woman dreams of giving birth to a healthy child easily and painlessly. Prayers before childbirth will help you prepare for the long-awaited event and enlist the support of heavenly forces.
During pregnancy, a woman especially needs help and support. Caring for loved ones and prayers for pregnant women will protect expectant mother and baby from stress and external negative impacts. It is important for pregnant women to feel harmony with outside world, peace and positive emotions. Emotional balance is achieved through meditative practices that cleanse energy flows.
Almost every woman is afraid of childbirth. Fear and panic are a natural reaction of the body, caused by the instinct of self-preservation. Get rid of negative thoughts and prayer will help you tune in to a successful outcome. On the eve of childbirth, you should pray for yourself and your baby, as well as for all the staff who will help the woman relieve herself of the burden.
Prayer to the Lord
“Lord our God, bless and assist in the birth of my child. You, who created man, his wife and are responsible for the human race, do not abandon Your servant (name) in difficult times. Forgive me all the sins committed voluntarily and involuntarily. Let my child be born without pain, but in joy. Take care of his health and send a heavenly angel to protect him. I pray to You, our Lord Jesus, I bring glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
Prayer to the Mother of God
“I pray to You, Mother of God, have mercy on Your servant (name) and do not refuse to help me and my baby. Save and protect from the dangers that all daughters of Eve face. Bless me for a successful release from the burden and do not leave me in torment. Helper of all Christians, grant me the happiness of motherhood, and I, a sinful servant, will glorify the name of our Lord and You, Glorious Mother of God. Amen".
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
“I appeal to You, Lady, in my sorrow. Hear your daughter, the sinful servant (name), praying and asking You, Queen of Heaven. Deliver my soul from fears and my body from suffering. Grant me an easy birth and protect me from serious illnesses. Let my child enter this world in health. I entrust my destiny to you, be my Mother and Hope, help me and send protection to me and my child. Amen".
Remember that prayers and sincere faith in a successful outcome will help every woman calm down before the difficulties that await her and fill her heart with joy and love. Pray for your children, so that the Angels will not leave them and protect them from troubles. We wish you an easy birth and family well-being, and do not forget to press the buttons and
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