What does the Bible say about getting pregnant?

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The Bible teaches that children are a gracious gift from God, and that he lovingly rules over conception, pregnancy, and every family according to his wise providence. Psalms 127:3 and 113:9 celebrate children and God’s care for the childless, while Genesis 25:21 shows Isaac praying when Rebekah was barren. Exodus 23:25-26 encourages trust in God’s covenant blessing, though it is not a guarantee that every faithful couple will conceive. Marriage is the proper covenant setting for sexual union and family life, as Hebrews 13:4 and 1 Corinthians 7 teach. Believers may pray earnestly for a child, seek wise medical help with gratitude, and rest in Christ when God’s answer is delayed, different, or sorrowful.