Every woman sooner or later will have the great honor of becoming a mother. The mystery of the appearance of man in the world is one of the most physiologically complex mysteries of the Universe. This path lasts 9 months and ends with a natural process - childbirth. Most women experience some fear and excitement before this important event, associating the appearance of the baby with huge hellish pain and torment. Therefore, very often they turn to the saints for help.
What icon is the birth attendant?
Many pregnant women pray for the icon of the Mother of God to facilitate childbirth . Even unbelieving women before childbirth remember her, hoping for the favor of the Almighty. An inexplicable fact remains that if you resort to prayer during childbirth, the pain dulls, the woman in labor appears strength. Even in the most difficult birth situations, doctors themselves tend to ask the Saint for help. The icon of the Mother of God is considered one of those most often addressed by pregnant women. She is often called the "icon - assistant in childbirth." The image of the Mother of God is often hung at the head of the bed on which the woman in labor lies, or placed under a pillow.
Icon - assistant in childbirth. Prayer
Appeal to this icon allows you to emotionally tune in to the favorable process of labor, as well as to feel God's help. It is an interesting fact that even those couples who, for unknown reasons, cannot have children, resort to the image of the Mother of God. Many facts around the world confirming the healing help of the icon help attract future parents to pray daily and not lose faith. Simple facts of healing properties cannot yet be interpreted by scientists, but one thing becomes clear: the icon will not be exactly worse from prayer. However, this prayer, like most others, is written in Old Russian, with its own language features and pronunciation rules, which are not always understood. But if the text is problematic to remember, you can pray in your own words, the main thing is that the requests are from a pure heart, and thoughts are reduced to one thing - the birth of a healthy baby.
Icon of the Virgin - a helper in childbirth
Another icon "assistant in childbirth" is the image of the Virgin. There are several options for this icon. The first option is the image of the Virgin, at the level of the solar plexus of which Jesus is depicted in the womb. Another option depicts the Virgin with an uncovered head and hands raised to the sky.
In fact, there is not much difference in the image, the main thing is that the prayer addressed to the Saint is sincere, and faith is present all the time. The image of the Virgin inspires hope in the soul of every person who needs help.
Before giving birth, it is advisable to visit the church and take communion. This procedure helps to strengthen oneself spiritually and concentrate mental and physical strength in the right direction.
Of course, childbirth is a rather complicated and painful process. But having experienced the torment, a woman will be able to enjoy the most valuable gift in this life - her child. And the icon will help in this difficult but important matter. A birth assistant will not interfere with any pregnant woman.