A Prayer for High-Risk Pregnancy
Hi there mama,
If you are reading this, chances are you have been diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy and are looking to find some comfort as you navigate this journey.
As a mother who experienced an extremely high-risk pregnancy, complete with surgery during pregnancy and a seven-week hospital bed rest, I can pretty much understand every emotion you are facing at the moment. It is not easy, but I can promise you that there is so much hope and miracles that you will get through this and that you will realize just how strong you and your little one(s) are!
Whether you are of Christian faith or a spiritual person who does not like to be labeled, the prayer to St. Gerard can still be a comforting gift that soothes your anxious mind and spirit.
There is a lot out of your control at the moment, but you are in control of your mindset and your prayers, and both can support you during this time and help you get through the more challenging moments.
Even though we do not know one another, please know that I understand everything you are going through and am here to pray with you if needed. Just send me an email or comment below and I will be sure to add you to my prayer intentions.
Gentle and joyful St. Gerard,
Friend of mothers every where, especially those expecting a child, please intercede for me to our loving God, to protect and nurture the child I carry. You so loved the Virgin Mary as mother of our savior. You had a special love for all women, praying for them whenever you would see one.
Be with me now as my baby grows within me. Take my hand and walk me through a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery. Take my fears about this journey and turn them into prayers of thanksgiving for the person I carry, whom I dearly love.
Guide me in these months of development to make good choices for my baby so that I may welcome a new member of our family into the world when my child is born. As I pray for the grace to accept God's will in all things, please watch over me and my baby so that we may grow together in faith and hope.
In your joy and love for the Risen Christ, please hear and answer me.
St. Gerard, special friend of Jesus and Mary, pray for me.
Amen.
To all the moms out there facing the uncertainties of a high-risk pregnancy, I want you to know that you are stronger than you realize! Whether you find peace in prayer and your relationship with Jesus (and the Saints as I do!), the support of loved ones, or the knowledge and expertise of your healthcare providers, remember that there is always hope.
My Story of High Risk Pregnancy
For those of you looking for a personal reflection, this blog post is all about my the emotional roller coaster of having a high-risk twin pregnancy, the lessons learned, and learning to become a first-time mom