30 Short Prayers for Pregnancy — Strength, Comfort & Thanksgiving

Pregnancy is a season of hope, change, and trust. Some days bring joy, some bring worry. Short prayers are easy to hold on to in busy or anxious moments. You can whisper them during an appointment, repeat them before sleep, or share them with your partner. These 30 short prayers cover every stage, from the first weeks of waiting to labor and recovery.

30 Short Prayers for Pregnancy

Early Pregnancy & First Trimester

1. Lord, I place this new life in Your hands. Protect this little heart and calm my fears. Amen.

2. Father, fill me with peace as I wait for each milestone. Help me trust Your timing. Amen.

3. God, when fear rises, remind me You are near. Hold me steady today. Amen.

4. Lord, thank You for the miracle of life. Even in weakness, I choose gratitude. Amen.

5. Heavenly Father, cover this child with Your protection from the very start. Amen.

Peace & Comfort in Daily Struggles

6. Lord, still my anxious thoughts. Teach me to breathe slow and trust You. Amen.

7. Father, replace my worry with calm. Guard my heart with Your peace. Amen.

8. God of comfort, hold me when I feel sick or weak. Renew my strength. Amen.

9. Lord, let my home be filled with rest, not fear. Surround me with Your presence. Amen.

10. Father, help me rest well at night and wake with hope in the morning. Amen.

Strength in Weakness

11. Lord, my body feels heavy and tired. Be my strength today. Amen.

12. Father, give me courage to face each new change with faith, not fear. Amen.

13. Lord, carry me when I feel like I cannot take another step. Amen.

14. God, when discomfort comes, remind me of the joy that lies ahead. Amen.

15. Lord, steady my body and calm my spirit. You are my strength. Amen.

For the Baby’s Protection & Growth

16. Father, protect my baby’s body and soul. Keep them safe as they grow. Amen.

17. Lord, bless every heartbeat, every breath, and every movement. Amen.

18. God, surround this child with health, love, and a future filled with purpose. Amen.

19. Father, may this baby grow strong, joyful, and rooted in Your love. Amen.

20. Lord, let this child bring light and blessing into the world. Amen.

Appointments, Doctors & Decisions

21. Lord, give wisdom to the doctors and nurses who care for us. Amen.

22. Father, calm my heart before each appointment. Help me hear clearly and trust. Amen.

23. God, guide every decision with peace and wisdom. Amen.

24. Lord, give me courage when I feel afraid of test results. Amen.

25. Father, remind me that You are in control even when I do not understand. Amen.

Labor, Delivery & Beyond

26. Lord of strength, give me courage in labor and peace in pain. Amen.

27. Father, bless the delivery room with calm and safety. Amen.

28. God, guide every breath and every contraction toward new life. Amen.

29. Lord, cover my baby’s first moments with joy and thanksgiving. Amen.

30. Father, after delivery, give me healing, rest, and a heart of gratitude. Amen.

These 30 short prayers are designed for real moments in pregnancy, quick enough to say in a waiting room or during a restless night, but deep enough to bring peace. Choose one each day, or keep a few written on cards around your home. Prayer is not about perfect words — it is about steadying your heart in God’s presence.

If these prayers blessed you, save this page, share it with another expecting mother, and return whenever you need strength, comfort, and thanksgiving.

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