Waiting for the birth of a baby is an incredibly touching, joyful, and at the same time delicate period for the whole family. For a pregnant woman, the participation of loved ones and their support is very important: the full attention of her husband, understanding from older children and, of course, maternal care and love. After all, no one understands the worries and experiences of a pregnant woman as much as her own mother: she has walked this exciting path and is ready to instruct and support her own daughter along it. Many families expecting a new addition turn to God with requests, share their worries and hope for protection. In the Orthodox world, it is believed that a mother’s prayer for her pregnant daughter has enormous power.
Is Pregnancy a Blessing or a Burden?
For many women, pregnancy is the happiest period of their lives. This is an opportunity to physically experience the miracle of life and be part of it. It's no secret that the period of bearing a baby for a woman is also a test, both physical and spiritual.
The word “pregnancy” itself seems to come from “burden.” Since Old Church Slavonic times, the Russian language has preserved the expression “to be delivered from a burden,” which means to give birth to a child. Does this mean that the opinion that carrying a baby is a burden has been entrenched in the language for generations?
Pregnancy is a bright, happy, but at the same time very exciting period in a woman’s life.
This is not entirely true. Both the word “pregnancy” and the word “burden” have their roots in the same source - the Proto-Slavic root “bere”, which meant “burden, what is carried.” This means that there is a connection between the two concepts, but the word “pregnancy” would be correctly translated into modern language as “carrying.”
And, despite the fact that throughout the history of mankind women have bravely coped with their parental mission, each new experience of motherhood is individual and full of both joys and experiences.
For the future dad
A pregnant woman may get angry or scream at a man, but she desperately needs his support. But in fact, is he capable of showing enough wisdom to tenderly protect his wife? A man needs to ask himself about this. After all, his duty is to provide his wife with a feeling of complete security. And if protecting her from external enemies is not a particularly difficult matter, then how to protect her from far-fetched (or real) fears?
Here you need, first of all, to have firmness and strength in yourself. They are achieved by faith. Future fathers are advised to turn to the Lord daily for blessings on their work and for wisdom. Read “Our Father”, “Creed”, “The Ninetieth Psalm”. These prayers will help you cope with your own anxieties and become a support for your family. When temptations are especially strong, the Icon “Look at Humility” will help strengthen the soul. Contact her to help you lead a righteous lifestyle. Its miraculous influence saves from pride and arrogance, makes a person kinder and more humble. What else can become the basis for a pregnant woman’s peace of mind if not the calmness and confidence of her husband? In order not to darken your wife’s life with material hardships, turn to the Icon “Different of the Loaves.” She blesses believers for success in difficult endeavors. Work will continue and incomes will grow when the Lord wills.
In any case, pregnancy is a great joy. Don’t smother it with problems, even in cases where there are some deviations. Rely on Higher help. If your own strength is running out, then go to the monastery and ask the novices to pray for the pregnant woman. People who have dedicated their lives to the Lord will become reliable intercessors of the woman in labor, raising a shell of Holy love around her with their prayers.
Reflections on the health of the baby in the context of Orthodoxy
During this special period, every woman succumbs to thoughts about the future of the baby, about the process of childbirth itself, about the first days of the newborn’s life. The mother's heart often turns to God with prayer for the successful development of the child in the womb and for an easy birth. Following the example of the Mother of God, the expectant mother perceives pregnancy as a gift and shows humility in the hardships associated with it.
Dialogue with the Almighty is always intimate, full of aspirations and experiences. The best way to lead it is to listen to your heart and be honest with yourself, tell God about what is in your soul now. And at the same time, it is often impossible to find the right words to convey thoughts and feelings, so strong is the mother’s joy, so strong is the excitement.
Faith every day
To be honest, today it is customary to remember the Lord only in moments of difficulty. But His presence is constantly necessary for the soul. During the period when a new life is being formed in the womb, this is especially true.
Women are interested in whether there are special prayers for pregnant women for every day. In fact, they are the same for everyone. When you wake up, read the Our Father. This will help you start each new day with faith in well-being. It is also recommended to read prayers against witchcraft. During pregnancy, women are more susceptible to the evil eye and other negative influences. Protection is inside, in the soul. Use it. And to strengthen your strength, say the “Prayer from Witchcraft” and the ninetieth psalm. You also need to talk to your Guardian Angel every day. They turn to him in their own words, asking for intercession before the Lord.
The inspiring example of Our Lady
The most eloquent and inspiring example for a pregnant woman is the Most Holy Theotokos. The image of a wise, merciful mother inspires women, and the union of the Virgin Mary with St. Joseph is considered a canonical example of the Christian family, understanding and patience. It is intended to inspire young families and instill in them the virtues of faith. It is believed that the icon of the Mother of God in the house has a beneficial effect on the expectant mother, and prayer addressed to her daily protects the pregnant woman and strengthens her spiritually. Read “The Pregnant Woman’s Prayer to the Mother of God.”
There must be faith in the soul
It is necessary to understand that prayer for pregnant women is not a cure. This is a woman’s constant conversation with the Lord. You can call it the connection of the soul with the Higher Powers. People think that it is necessary to read the texts contained in prayer books. Of course, they help create an extraordinary atmosphere, instill in oneself the importance of this “conversation.” However, the prayer of a pregnant woman is, rather, a monologue emanating from the soul, consisting of hopes and aspirations. All those little things and nuances are put into it, which sometimes there is no one else to dedicate to. You need to trust the Lord completely, telling him what you expect from your unborn child, how you see him, and what you fear. It is important that a pregnant woman’s prayer be composed of her soul. It is not pronounced for the audience. Say everything that worries you at the moment. Let it seem stupid or strange. The Lord will not laugh. He will shower the pregnant woman with kindness, gradually relieve her of fears, and help her get through a difficult period.
Patrons of pregnant women
In addition to the Mother of God, the blessed Matrona of Moscow is considered the protector and patroness of women during the period of expecting a child - many pregnant women come to the Danilovsky Monastery in Moscow to venerate her relics and read their prayer there.
Danilovsky Monastery
An appeal to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker traditionally inspires all those who suffer and seek support and protection. And, as with other worries and fears, it is recommended to call on your Guardian Angel. The text of the prayer can be composed of your thoughts and aspirations.
Who to contact
Not every woman knows her Guardian Angel or has an idea of the hierarchy of Saints. Of course, this is not particularly important. You can always turn your mind's eye to the Lord and find peace. Only during such an important period as pregnancy do you want to observe everything down to the smallest detail. Women are eager to find out what the clergy recommend.
The patroness of pregnant women is the Mother of God. She, as a mother, understands everything that happens to a woman’s body, how it changes and blossoms. Naturally, She understands any nuances of a pregnant woman’s emotions. The clergy recommend bringing the Icon of the Mother of God into the house. May her Holy Face always be near, encouraging and calming. The prayer for pregnant women addressed to the Mother of God is considered the most powerful. Naturally, she must be sincere, open, and trusting.
Visiting the temple and contemplating the icons
The atmosphere of the temple is often conducive to spiritual searches and thoughts, and sets one in a calm mood. It is believed that viewing icons has a beneficial effect on the spiritual state of the expectant mother. The ecstasy and firmness they wear are transmitted to those who contemplate and strengthen them. Traditionally in Rus', pregnant women worshiped the icon of the Theodore Mother of God. The face of the Virgin Mary from the icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Arrows also inspires pregnant women. It is believed that she protects the family hearth and takes care of all family members. In the Orthodox world they believe that the icon of the Mother of God “Help in Childbirth” has miraculous power and helps pregnant women during the climax period. It is generally accepted that praying together in church strengthens the entire family morally in anticipation of the miracle of birth. You can venerate the holy icons together with your mother, spouse or older children.
Help of the Virgin Mary
From time immemorial, the Mother of God has been the faithful helper of women expecting a child. Both the pregnant woman and her mother should read prayers to the Ever-Virgin. If the daughter is far from the faith or does not take it seriously, her mother or mother-in-law reads the petition on her behalf. A mother's prayers for her pregnant daughter will attract God's blessings and mercy.
The following icons of the Mother of God and prayers to them will help you safely bear and give birth to a healthy child:
- "Feodorovskaya"
- "Quick to Hear"
- "Assistant in childbirth"
"Feodorovskaya" Mother of God
The image of the Feodorovskaya Mother of God helps to achieve the desired pregnancy, maintains peace in the family, and helps with problems with pregnancy. Also, petitions are read from him during childbirth, when the heavenly help of the Blessed Virgin is required.
Prayer at the image: “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 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".
In moments of difficulty or strong unrest, they call on the help of the Mother of God with the following words: “Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Holy Virgin, help! »
During childbirth, the following prayer is read: “Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on Thy servant (daughter’s name) and help at this hour so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, give help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. I bow down to you, Mother of the Most High God, be merciful, the time has come for her to be a mother, and beg Christ our God, incarnate from You, to strengthen her with His power from above. Amen".
Option in Russian: “Most Holy Theotokos, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, I ask You to have mercy on the Servant of God (daughter’s name) and help her to be freed from her burden safely. Oh, all-merciful and kind Lady of Heaven, Mother of God, come to the aid of my daughter, give her support in difficult times. I only expect help from you for my little blood. I fall before your image and pray to the Almighty for protection for my daughter. You, Most Holy Theotokos, be merciful to her and do not abandon her in difficult times. Amen".
"Quick to Hear"
In difficult moments of pregnancy, during complications, and during childbirth, the mother reads prayers to the “Quick to Hear”, asking for Her mercy and help.
Text of the prayer: “Most blessed Lady, Ever-Virgin Mother of God, who gave birth to God the Word more than any word for our salvation, and received His grace more abundantly than all others, 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 Humanity-loving Lord: surprise us with Your rich mercies, and speed up the fulfillment of our petitions brought to You, Quick to Hear, all that are arranged for the benefit of consolation and salvation for everyone. Visit, O Blessing Thy servants, with Thy grace, grant to those who are ill, healing and perfect health, to those overwhelmed by silence, to those in captivity, freedom and various images of the afflicted to console, 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 from mental relaxation, overwhelming passions and falls, free Your servants, so that without stumbling in all piety, having lived in this world, and in the future, eternal blessings, we will be honored with the grace and love of mankind of Your Son and God, Him. befits all glory, honor and worship, with His Beginning Father and the Most Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen".
"Assistant in childbirth"
The holy image accompanies pregnancy, helps to give birth safely, and to avoid complications in the process.
Prayer: “Receive, O 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 receive 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. . Amen".
Prayer for a safe delivery
At the time of childbirth, the mother in labor has no time for prayers. Therefore, her mother prays on her behalf for a safe delivery.
Prayer for a successful birth: “Oh, 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".
Women's wisdom of generations - to help the expectant mother
Women have been keeping and passing on to their daughters for centuries the accumulated knowledge about family health, maintaining a home and caring for their loved ones. Expecting a baby is an exciting time for all family members. However, who is capable of deeply understanding what the expectant mother is experiencing, what joys and fears she is experiencing within herself? Of course, her own mother. She is able to give the expectant mother those invaluable advice, say those soothing words at the right moment that she needs.
Since ancient times, the mother’s prayer has been considered the most powerful
It is believed that the power of prayer for a pregnant daughter is limitless, just like the power of parental love. Future grandmothers are recommended to turn to Our Lady with requests for help and support for their daughter during this difficult period. The prayer can be expressed in your own words, or according to a ready-made example, which is often used in such cases. The main thing is that prayer comes from the heart.
A mother's powerful prayer for her pregnant daughter
Mother's appeals for help for her girl are addressed both to the Holy Trinity, to the saints and to the Mother of God.
The proclamation read in the morning and evening after the “Our Father” is considered universal, which is the Lord’s amulet in any life situation.
Lord my God, Almighty!
Fulfill the request of Your faithful servant!
May my greatest beloved child (Name) abide in your mercy,
protect her from dark forces, grief and evil, grant goodness to all her deeds!
With deep faith in your power, I appeal for help.
Have mercy, may Thy will be blessed to (name). Amen.
The appeal to the Mother of God is the most frequent, for the Mother of God herself carried a Child under Her heart for 9 months. And who, if not Her, should know all the worries for her child.
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the patroness of expectant mothers
Petitions to the Mother of God have special power.
Glorious and most pure Mother of God, holy intercessor for the human race, do not leave (name) in the torment with which all the daughters of Eve give birth to children. Remember, O Blessed One, how with joy and love you went to the holy city to see your sister Elizabeth during her pregnancy, and what a blessing your blessed visit was for mother and baby.
Be merciful to (name), Most Pure Virgin, and grant your servant (name) a safe release from her burden, so that the child resting under her heart, upon being born, bows to the Divine Savior. The great joy with which your innocent heart was filled when you looked at your newborn Son and Lord will be her delight in the pangs of birth.
May the Savior, born of You, save (name) from death at the hour of resolution, may the fruit of her womb be counted among the elect of God. Hear, O Most Holy Virgin, my prayer, and do not leave (name), poor sinner; Do not be ashamed of trusting in Your great mercy and autumn (name) with your grace. May I also be honored to experience (name) for myself, O Great Intercessor and Healer of diseases, Your mercy. I glorify Your grace, which does not reject the prayers of the poor and heals all those who call on You during times of sorrow and illness. I trust in Your mercy. Amen.
Near each person stands an Angel - a Guard; petitions to him are endowed with special hope for salvation and preservation in moments of special danger, which he will carry in his arms in moments of mortal danger.
Heavenly Angel, sent down by our Almighty Father, walking beside the servant (name) by the will of God! Save my child from the tricks of the evil one, save me from evil people, take away misfortune and sadness from the servant of God (name). Accompany her on every path and point her to the righteous path with your holy finger. Do not leave her in sin, but teach her to piety. I humbly ask you to pray with me to our All-Merciful Father for the protection and forgiveness of God’s servant (name). In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Matronushka of Moscow did not experience the happiness of motherhood, but even after death she more than once granted the miracle of the birth of a baby to childless families, and saved from miscarriages during dangerous illnesses.
Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow
O blessed Mother Matrono, with your soul standing in heaven before the Throne of God, with your body resting on earth, and exuding various miracles by the grace given from above. 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, and 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.
Childbirth, although a natural process, always causes anxiety due to its unpredictability, and only faith in the power of the mother’s prayerful appeal gives the daughter confidence in a successful outcome.
Important! Faith and repentance are the main conditions for a mother’s successful prayer for her pregnant daughter.
Prayer to Panteleimon the Healer for the health of your daughter
In his youth, he studied with a doctor, thanks to whom he became familiar with Christianity. Later he began to treat himself, but did not charge fees for treatment. After his death, people began to pray to Pentleimon for the health of the sick. When the mother’s prayer is said, the saint helps, if it is God’s will, and supports the suffering.
Oh, great saint of Christ, passion-bearer and merciful physician Panteleimon!
Have mercy on me, a sinful slave, hear my groaning and cry, propitiate the heavenly, supreme Physician of our souls and bodies, Christ our God, may He grant me healing from the illness that oppresses me.
Accept the unworthy prayer of the most sinful man above all.
Visit me with a gracious visit.
Do not disdain my sinful sores, anoint them with the oil of your mercy and heal me; May I, healthy in soul and body, be able to spend the rest of my days, by the grace of God, in repentance and pleasing to God and be worthy of receiving a good end to my life.
Hey, servant of God! Pray to Christ God, that through your intercession he may grant health to my body and salvation to my soul.
Amen.
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Prayer for conceiving a child to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary for pregnancy. The Virgin Mary, the Mother of the Most High, will always come to the rescue and will be an intercessor before God.
Important: Prayers for conceiving a child can be said in your own words. Just ask the Mother of God for the most secret things and she will not leave you.
First say “Our Father”, then the words of prayer. After this, you can say a prayer that comes from the heart - in your own simple words.
Important: Read the prayers every day, pronouncing the words clearly and pondering the meaning of the text. See the picture below for the text of the prayer.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Who to pray for a successful pregnancy: tips
Little angel
Buy a complete prayer book from the Temple. It contains all the prayers for all occasions. Pray for a successful pregnancy to any of the first aid workers.
Advice : Visit monasteries. In them you can find many different icons and old prayers that help women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Important : Often powerful and miraculous icons are carried in religious processions through different cities. Such icons can work miracles. Don’t be shy, kiss the face of these images and make your deepest wishes.
Important : The power of such prayers is unspeakable. Often women who had already lost all hope of having a child became pregnant immediately after turning to God through the faces of the Miraculous Icons.
Pray fervently, take communion and ask for a blessing from Father in church. Achieve blessings for pregnancy and childbirth by placing your face on the icons of the Saints. Beg for forgiveness for sins, so that God does not punish, but gives children. Be happy!
Who do they pray to for pregnancy?
Many religious women read prayers to Saint Matrona of Moscow. This saint helped people, cured them of illnesses and predicted their fate. Therefore, they pray to her for pregnancy - before conception and to preserve the fetus.
Important: Before saying any prayer, read the Lord's Prayer . This prayer contains very strong words that protect and help us.
Prayer "Our Father"
Important : After these words, you can say a prayer to Saint Matrona (see the picture below). Let it come from the heart. Say your words with your soul and think about good things.
Prayer to Saint Matrona of Moscow
Prayers for pregnancy to Nicholas the Wonderworker
Nicholas the Wonderworker instantly responded to the call. He was a Miracle Worker during his lifetime: he saved people from death, tamed natural disasters and pacified enemies.
Important : Every believer in any insoluble situation turns to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. You can ask him for pregnancy - in your own words or with a written prayer.
Advice : Repent of your sins before the icons of Jesus Christ, and then read prayers for pregnancy in front of the image of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Prayer to Nicholas the Wonderworker
