Prayer for help in childbirth. Prayers and incantations for a successful birth

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

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

Spiritual preparation

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

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

Who should I pray to?

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

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

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

Prayers

Prayer to the Lord Jesus Christ

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

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

First prayer

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

Second prayer

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

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos before Her Feodorovskaya Icon

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

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

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

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

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

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

Especially for- Tanya Kivezhdiy

Childbirth is one of the major events In every woman's life, however, thoughts about the process itself are often clouded by the fear of experiencing pain. As with any important event, you should thoroughly prepare for childbirth. But is it enough to have only physical training? Of course, every believing woman should take care of the spiritual component of the upcoming sacrament.

A true believer woman realizes that it is possible to give birth to a child safely with God’s help, which means she needs to read prayers and ask the Lord to give her strength and health to her unborn baby. Before giving birth, you should definitely visit church, if possible, attend the service, confess and receive communion. Why is this necessary? A woman during pregnancy is closer to God than ever before; she performs the main function of her life - preparing to become a mother. Accordingly, she has a double responsibility.

A child was given by the Lord, it is worth understanding that this is not only a natural physiological process of procreation, it is a reward for which one should be grateful. The best manifestation of your gratitude is prayer. Our spiritual mentors say that you should pray at any free moment, therefore, before important moments in life, it is especially important and necessary to do this.

In past centuries, medicine was in its infancy, minimal assistance could be provided to a woman in labor, so women relied only on God’s help. Modern world provides us with many guarantees that the birth will take place on high level, with full medical coverage, so many women, being adherents of the Christian faith, simply ignore the church, without thinking about spiritual preparation for childbirth.

Prayer throughout pregnancy protects the woman in labor, instills faith in her, and strengthens her fortitude. If you don’t know what prayers to read and which saint you should turn to, then the answer is quite logical - you should definitely visit the nearest temple. Prayers in front of the icons of the Mother of God have their own special power and can work real miracles. The Virgin Mary gave birth to Christ, experiencing the same pangs of childbirth as each of the women on earth. She will hear all those in need, listen to prayers, and give a helping hand to true believers. Remember that you are responsible for the life of the unborn child, therefore, it is important to introduce him to the temple while he is still in the mother’s womb.

The Holy Scripture says that God forms a child in the mother’s womb, which is why it is so important to be “pure” in thoughts and deeds during the period of bearing a baby. When you are about to give birth, you should confess, tell your spiritual mentor about all your sins, and pray for the child’s innocent soul, pure as a tear.

Turning to the Lord before childbirth is a sign of your sincere desire to be a worthy parent who cares not about the mortal physical, but, first of all, about the spiritual, high.

Children are a heritage and a blessing from the Lord, it’s not easy words of wisdom from the Bible, this is a simple truth that is worth carrying throughout your life. The child must come into the world with the help of the mother’s prayer, then he will have protection, because, according to holy scripture, a baby born to truly believing parents is sanctified.

Fear of childbirth

Most women experience a terrible fear of childbirth, especially if it is their first child. Those who have had a difficult experience of painful contractions also worry about repeated pain. I want to prepare myself so that I can feel more confident. Some people intensively study information on the topic, while others ask God's help, never tired of praying to the Lord and realizing that there is no other way to cope.

Believing young ladies pray both during preparation for conceiving a fetus, and when carrying a baby, and even directly during childbirth. The Holy Fathers say that it is necessary to turn to God constantly, every moment, every free minute. During contractions, prayer involuntarily calms and helps relieve pain.

Preparation for childbirth should include not only a physical, but also a spiritual aspect. That is, a pregnant woman should go to church before giving birth, attend a service, and confess.

Childbirth can be accompanied by unforeseen complications, and doctors are not omnipotent in all situations. Only God is omnipotent. According to our faith it will be for us. This is confirmed by numerous cases where prayer during childbirth gave miracles. The unbearable pain subsided, and severe bleeding stopped.

Prayers before childbirth

Prayer before childbirth to the Lord Jesus Christ

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 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.

This article contains: prayer during childbirth in brief - information taken from all over the world, the electronic network and spiritual people.

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 man He resorted to prayer constantly; 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 special remedy to alleviate hardships - a prayer for help in childbirth.

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.

This should not be done - pray for the gift of wisdom and always stop at the right time and ask for forgiveness from people dear to your heart who were hurt by your outburst of emotions.

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.

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.

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 during 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 development breast milk, the “Education” icon will give wisdom and patience for raising children, and “Increasing intelligence” 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”.

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 the priest, and you should not break this rule.

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.

Prayers for childbirth: comments

Comments - 2,

I had a very difficult first pregnancy. Doctors practically do not let me leave the hospital, fearing for the safety of the child and for me as well.

In the early stages they offered to have an abortion. But this pregnancy was the only ray of light in my life.

I have never been an ardent believer, but now I pray, I pray every day

and I ask your family to pray for, first of all, for the child

And my soul feels lighter and lighter

I believe that prayers read by a mother will help her daughter during childbirth.

Prayer before childbirth

Most women experience a terrible fear of childbirth, especially if it is their first child. Those who have had a difficult experience of painful contractions also worry about repeated pain. I want to prepare myself so that I can feel more confident. Some people intensively study information on the topic, while others ask for God’s help, never tired of praying to the Lord and realizing that they cannot cope any other way.

Preparation for childbirth should include not only a physical, but also a spiritual aspect. That is, a pregnant woman should go to church before giving birth, attend a service, and confess.

Childbirth can be accompanied by unforeseen complications, and doctors are not omnipotent in all situations. Only God is omnipotent. According to our faith it will be for us. This is confirmed by numerous cases where prayer brought miracles. The unbearable pain subsided, and severe bleeding stopped.

Prayer before childbirth to the Lord Jesus Christ

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 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.

Prayer before childbirth 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 at this hour so that her burden may be resolved safely. O all-merciful Lady Theotokos, even though You did not require help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and grant her the birth of a child and bring her into the light of this world at the right time and the wisdom of 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.

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How can an icon and prayers to the Mother of God help a pregnant woman?

How will the birth go, will everything be fine? Every woman thinks about this with excitement. Don’t be afraid, the prayer “Helper in Childbirth” will take you away from all fears. The intercessor of all Christians and all women is the Mother of God. People turn to her in any everyday difficulties, she prays and asks for all sinners, she is patient with mistakes, and she is also an assistant in childbirth. The Mother of God is a mother herself and it is she who needs to be prayed to throughout pregnancy, and especially as birth approaches.

Whoever asks will be given. How good it is for the soul of a believer! He feels the hand of the Lord everywhere, his support and his sign. If a person prays, then he experiences less anxiety and stress, he knows and believes that his prayers will be heard, and the Lord will not abandon him. By praying to the Mother of God, the person asking receives her support and her help.

How to pray to the Mother of God?

Having already learned about pregnancy, a woman must read a prayer for the child she carries under her heart, so that her pregnancy takes place under the protection of the Mother of God.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos for children:

“O Most Holy Lady Virgin Theotokos, save and preserve under Your shelter my children (names), all youths, young women and infants, baptized and nameless and carried in their mother’s womb. Cover them with the robe of Your motherhood, keep them in the fear of God and in obedience to their parents, pray to my Lord and Your Son to grant them what is useful for their salvation. I entrust them to Your maternal supervision, for You are the Divine Protection of Your servants. Mother of God, introduce me to the image of Your heavenly motherhood. Heal the mental and physical wounds of my children (names) caused by my sins. I entrust my child entirely to my Lord Jesus Christ and Your, Most Pure, heavenly protection. Amen".

Prayers of thanks can be read even during pregnancy. Don't all people have enough reasons to thank the Lord and the Mother of God? For pregnancy, for what we are already used to. Give thanks for the water, the sun, the sky, for admiring this world. We walk, we hear, we don’t go hungry. There are so many reasons to be grateful, we just sometimes forget about them.

Pregnancy itself is a great miracle and the Lord’s love for you. After all, the statistics on this issue today are not encouraging. How many couples have been dreaming for years, wanting to have a child, but cannot make this happen? main plan life. Over the years, a woman comes to understand that her most important mission, her purpose, is motherhood. Neither career, nor success, nor wealth can fill the heart as much as children's laughter and baby babble. Motherhood is a huge gift, they ask and pray to the Mother of God for it. With children comes a fullness of life, a lot of worries, but also a lot of joy. Children's love is unconditional; they love their parents because they are their parents. Who else could love you like that? They are defenseless, affectionate and expect the same love and affection in return. Here's what to think about during pregnancy. About the great joy that will enter your home. And earnestly pray to the Mother of God and our Lord, thank and ask for a calm birth and happy motherhood.

Spiritual preparation for childbirth

Visit the temple according to your strength (depending on how the pregnancy is progressing, if there is no toxicosis, dizziness, or weakness). You can sit in church, you don’t have to stand, because during pregnancy it’s physically difficult.

To prepare for childbirth in a Christian way is to confess and receive communion. If you have never done this, but have wanted to for a long time and still haven’t dared, this is a wonderful reason to dare to take this serious step. After all, we are all sinners, some to a greater extent, some to a lesser extent (even if it seems that there are no special sins). Open the book of preparation for confession, it lists the sins that a person may suffer from. You will be surprised how many of them can be attributed to you.

And after confession and communion there comes such lightness, inner purity and understanding that the child will be born without your sins. Keep this state longer, it would be better forever. But our earthly life forces us to sin (irritation, displeasure, melancholy, anger lie in wait for us at every step). Knowing that the Lord is inside you, it will be easier to resist and not allow into your soul everything bad and what is not from God.

Do good deeds (if possible and to the best of your ability). Think about who you can help and how. If you can’t financially, don’t worry. Help with a kind deed and support. Now so many people need to participate, you can show your attention, prepare an unexpected surprise, make a craft with your own hands, or just spend a couple of hours with a glass of tea. The main thing is a good intention and an open heart.

It is often said that with pregnancy a woman withdraws into herself. She no longer reacts so sharply to negative manifestations of the world around her, she is less upset by those things that she could not help but notice before. The Lord gives her such emotional protection. She is a vessel, she is a home for her child. Therefore, praying to the Mother of God, the Lord, she fills this house with prayer, love, kindness. The child feels everything inside her. The woman is calm and balanced. With prayer there will be no more impatience and irritation, which pregnant women experience during hormonal changes; prayer heals and calms. A child born in such an aura of faith will then himself become a believer and a worthy person. And this is the main dream of any mother.

Prayers during childbirth

You should definitely take the icon of the Mother of God with you to the maternity hospital. Pray all the time, as soon as the contractions subside, may the icon always be with you. She will protect you from bad things and will definitely help you get rid of the burden. Many women noticed the help of the Mother of God if the icon was with them. Either the baby suddenly turned around and took the desired position for childbirth, then the pain subsided. The main thing is to believe and pray fervently, from the soul, from the heart.

Prayer before the icon of the Mother of God “Helper in Childbirth”:

“Most Holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, who weighed the birth and nature of mother and child, have mercy on Thy servant (name), and help in this hour, that her burden may be resolved safely. O All-Merciful Lady Theotokos, even though Thou didst not demand help in the birth of the Son of God, grant help to this Thy servant, who requires help, especially from You. Grant her blessings at this hour, and give birth to a child like her and bring her into the light of this world; grant her, at the right time, 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 us 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".

A short prayer to Our Lady:

“Virgin Mother of God, rejoice, full of grace 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.”

The Mother of God is kind and cordial, she will help you in this and any other good deed. Don't forget to ask and don't forget to thank. Be kind, attentive, pray in Russian, Old Church Slavonic and any other language. May the Lord protect you.

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A short prayer for a woman in labor during childbirth

Many women in labor, when going to the maternity hospital, always take short prayers with them. Reading prayers will calm you down during contractions and help you collect yourself. The words of long spells and prayers that must be read during childbirth to relieve pain simply fly out of your head when contractions occur.

Especially for our readers-mothers who will soon give birth, we have collected various short prayers. Prayers consist of 2-3 sentences. It is not difficult to memorize such a short prayer to read during childbirth.

So, here is one short prayer for a woman in labor to read during labor.

“I trust the Mother of God in her arms. Take the torment away from me, Mother. Save, preserve and defend. Help me during childbirth. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

Here is another prayer for women in labor.

And we are expecting a baby.

Also, this short prayer will help a woman in labor during childbirth.

The baby's quick hand gives.

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Important! The birth process doesn't always happen as we think. Even if you forget the words of any short prayer, you can always read “Our Father” or “Hail Mary.” During childbirth, even the words of a prayer from a friend from childhood can fly out of the mother’s head. In this case, mentally turn in your own words to the Lord or the Blessed Virgin Mary so that the birth will be successful and end sooner.

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Prayers for a safe delivery;
in front of the Mammal icon;
about children

It has been known since time immemorial that in moments of severe suffering during the birth of a child, women resort with especially fervent prayer to the Savior and His Most Pure Mother.

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.

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 demand help in the birth of the Son of God, give 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 wisdom 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. Amen.

Most often, when preparing for childbirth, Orthodox Christians pray to the “Helper in Childbirth” icon. There is another ancient and very rare icon - “Helping wives give birth to children”. The Mother of God is depicted in a red cloak with her head uncovered and her hair flowing and her hands folded on her chest. Below the hands of the Most Pure One folded on the chest is the Eternal Child. In his left hand he holds a sphere, and in his right hand he blesses the world. The royal clothes of the Child, woven from golden threads, shine dazzlingly, like the rays of the sun. The icon is celebrated on January 8th. (December 26, new style).

Prayer Mother of God in honor of Her, the icons “Helper to wives in giving birth to children” and “Helper in childbirth”

O Most Holy Theotokos, our merciful Mother! Show Your mercy to us, Your servants (names), who are in sorrow and always in sin, and do not despise us, Your many-sinful servants. We resort to You, Most Holy Theotokos, aware of our many sins and pray: visit our weak souls and ask Your beloved Son and our God to grant us, Your servants (names), forgiveness. One Most Pure and Blessed One, we place all our hope in You: Most Merciful Mother of God, keep us under Your protection.

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First prayer.

Accept, 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 though you gave birth to Him painlessly, even though the mother weighed the sorrow and infirmity of the sons and daughters of human beings. With the same warmth falling upon Thy whole-bearing image, and kissing this tenderly, we pray to Thee, all-merciful Lady: to give birth to us sinners condemned in illness and to nourish our children in sorrow, mercifully spare and compassionately intercede, but our babies, who also gave birth to them, from a serious illness and deliver from bitter sorrow. Grant them health and well-being, and their nourishment will increase in strength, and those who feed them will be filled with joy and consolation, for even now, through Your intercession from the mouth of a baby and those who piss, the Lord will bring His praise.

O mother of the Son of God! Have mercy on the mother of the sons of men and on Your weak people: quickly heal the illnesses that befall us, quench the sorrows and sorrows that are upon us, and do not despise the tears and sighs of Your servants. Hear us on the day of sorrow who fall before Your icon, and on the day of joy and deliverance accept the grateful praise of our hearts. Offer our prayers to the throne of Your Son and our God, may He be merciful to our sin and weakness and add His mercy to those who lead His name, as we and our children will glorify You, the merciful Intercessor and the faithful Hope of our race, forever and ever. .

Second prayer.

Pregnant woman's prayer for a successful resolution

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 me, Your 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 unfathomable joy with which Your virgin heart was filled when looking at Your newborn Son and Lord, sweeten the sorrow that awaits me amid the pains of birth. May the life of the world, my Savior, born of You, save me from death, which cuts off the lives of many mothers at the hour of resolution, and may the fruit of my womb be 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

Before giving birth, first-time mothers develop fear - a natural reaction, a reaction of human self-preservation. How to reduce this fear? Everything from the hand of God must be accepted with humility and thanksgiving. It is necessary to remember that without the will of God even a hair from a human head cannot fall. For the Lord we live and die.
It is imperative to pray to the Lord to bless the birth. Having prayed and trusted in the will of God, then everything should be accepted without complaint, for there is no prayer that is not heard by the Lord.
On the eve of childbirth, you should pray for all the doctors who will take part in it: midwives, anesthesiologists, nurses, so that the Lord will help them in their work. Until the very moment of birth, pray without ceasing short prayers: “Lord, have mercy! Lord, bless! Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!”
If the midwife insists that you remove the cross before giving birth, then try to convince her so that she does not force you to do this as a person Orthodox faith. But if you see irritation, if an argument or quarrel flares up, in this case it is better to remove the cross, or hang it on your hand or finger, or ask that this cross be placed next to you during childbirth.

Prayer for a wife before giving birth to the Lord Jesus Christ

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos for a wife before childbirth

Prayer before the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos “Mammal”

Accept, Lady Theotokos, the tearful prayers of Your servants who flow to You. We see You in the holy icon, carrying and feeding Your Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, with milk. Even though 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 tenderly kissing this, we pray to Thee, All-Merciful Lady: we sinners, condemned to give birth to illnesses and nourish our children in sorrows, mercifully spare and compassionately intercede, but our babies, who also gave birth to them, from a serious illness and Deliver me from bitter sorrow. Grant them health and well-being, so that they will be nourished by strength and grow in strength, and those who feed them will be filled with joy and consolation, as even now, through Your intercession from the mouths of babes 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, falling 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 may He add His mercy to those who lead His name, so that we and our children will glorify You, the merciful Intercessor and the faithful Hope of our race forever and ever. . Amen.

Prayers for children

First: Holy Father, Eternal God, from You comes every gift or every good. I diligently pray to You for the children whom Your grace has given me. You gave them life, revived them with an immortal soul, revived them through holy baptism, so that in accordance with Your will they would inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. Preserve them according to Your goodness until the end of their lives, sanctify them with Your truth, may He be holy in them Your name. Help me with Your grace to educate them for the glory of Your name and for the benefit of others, give me the necessary means for this: patience and strength. Lord, enlighten them with the light of Your Wisdom, may they love You with all their souls, with all their thoughts, plant in their hearts fear and disgust from all lawlessness, may they walk in Your commandments, adorn their souls with chastity, hard work, patience, honesty; protect them with Your righteousness from slander, vanity, and abomination; sprinkle with the dew of Thy grace, that they may prosper in virtues and holiness, and may they increase in Thy good will, in love and piety. May the Guardian Angel always be with them and protect their youth from vain thoughts, from the temptations of this world and from all evil slander. If, when they sin before You, Lord, do not turn Your face away from them, but be merciful to them, arouse repentance in their hearts according to the multitude of Your bounties, cleanse their sins and do not deprive Your blessings, but give them everything necessary for their salvation, preserving them from all illness, danger, troubles and sorrows, overshadowing them with Your mercy all the days of this life. God, I pray to You, give me joy and joy about my children and grant me the privilege of appearing with them on the Last Judgment Yours, with unashamed boldness to say: “Here I am and the children whom You gave me, Lord.” Let us glorify Your All-Holy Name, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Second: God and Father, Creator and Preserver of all creatures! Grace my poor children (names) with Your Holy Spirit, may He kindle in them the true fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom and direct prudence, according to which whoever acts, his praise abides forever. Bless them with true knowledge of You, keep them from all idolatry and false teaching, make them grow in the true and saving faith and in all piety, and may they abide in them constantly to the end. Grant them a believing, obedient and humble heart and mind, so that they may grow in years and in grace before God and before people. Plant in their hearts love for Your Divine Word, so that they may be reverent in prayer and in worship, respectful to the ministers of the Word and sincere in their actions, modest in their movements, chaste in their morals, true in their words, faithful in their deeds, diligent in their studies. , happy in the performance of their duties, reasonable and righteous towards all people. Keep them from all the temptations of the evil world, and let not the evil community corrupt them. Do not allow them to fall into uncleanness and unchastity, do not shorten their own lives and do not offend others. Be their protector in any danger, so that they do not suffer sudden destruction. Make it so that we do not see in them dishonor and shame for ourselves, but honor and joy, so that Your Kingdom may be multiplied by them and the number of believers will increase, and may they be in heaven around Your table, like heavenly olive branches, and may they reward You with all the elect honor, praise and glorification through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Third: Lord Jesus Christ, bring Your mercy to my children (names). keep them under Your roof, cover them from all evil lust, drive away from them every enemy and adversary, open the ears and eyes of their hearts, grant tenderness and humility to their hearts. Lord, we are all Your creation, have pity on my children (names) and turn them to repentance. Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my children (names) and enlighten their minds with the light of reason of Your Gospel and guide them on the path of Your commandments and teach them, O Savior, to do Your will, for You are our God.

First prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of Her icon “Helper in Childbirth”

Accept, Lady Theotokos, the tearful prayers of Your servants who flow to You. We see Thee in the holy icon, bearing Thy Son and our God, the Lord Jesus Christ, in the womb. Even though you gave birth to Him painlessly, even though the mother weighed the sorrow and infirmity of the sons and daughters of human beings. Falling with the same warmth towards Thy whole-bearing image and lovingly kissing this, we pray to Thee, All-Merciful Lady: we, sinners, condemned to give birth to sickness and nourish our children in sorrow, mercifully spare and compassionately intercede, but our babies, who also gave birth to them, from the grave deliver from illness and 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, falling 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, that He may be merciful to our sin and weakness and add His mercy to those who lead His name, so that we and our children may glorify You, the Merciful Intercessor and the faithful Hope of our race, forever and ever. . Amen.

Second prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of Her icon “Helper in Childbirth”

O Most Holy Lady Lady Theotokos, who never leaves us in earthly life! To whom will I offer prayers, to whom will I bring tears and sighs, if not to You, 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.

Troparion to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of Her Icon “Helper in Childbirth”

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The 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: Thou art in childbirth, Helper, Intercessor of Your servant.

Kontakion to the Most Holy Theotokos in honor of Her Icon “Helper in Childbirth”

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The tears of Eve are the permission, the fulfillment of the prophetic scriptures, conceived by the Holy Spirit of the Infant God, and humbly giving birth to Him in the manger of Bethlehem, we resort to You as the Guardian of wives and babies, we sigh to You and magnify You: Rejoice, Mother of Grace, Helper in childbirth.