Christi’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital VBAC
The following is Christi’s birth story, a natural hospital VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Christi’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital VBAC Before the birth of my second child, I …
How to Make Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup – It’s Easy!
I’ve been making elderberry syrup at home for years. In fact, I’ve even made elder syrup for my babies. Obviously, I’m totally late to the game, but I just realized …
Lauren’s Birth Story – A Planned Hospital Induction | Mother Rising
There is nothing quite like being pregnant. The range of changes I experienced — physical, mental, emotional, hormonal — were vast and volatile. At times it seemed to stretch forever …
10 Big Mistakes New Moms Make During Pushing at Birth | Mother Rising
By becoming educated on and avoiding the following 10 big mistakes new moms make during pushing at birth, I believe parents will have a better birth and transition to motherhood. …
The Best Pregnancy Books of 2018 | Mother Rising
2018 was a good year for pregnancy books! If you’re interested in pregnancy (or find yourself pregnant… squee!) AND love to read, you’re going to love this to-do book list. The …
Everly’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital Birth
Writing my and Everly’s birth story for Mother Rising was kind of a full circle moment for me. Mother Rising is what fueled my confidence and empowered me to go …
The Best of Mother Rising, 2018 Edition | Mother Rising
Wow, 2018 is almost over! Didn’t it just begin? For some of you this year began with dreams of becoming pregnant and now the reality of motherhood is knocking at …
Funny Pregnancy Printables – The ABCs of the Third Trimester
Funny pregnancy printables can help a woman in one of the most challenging times in her life – the third trimester. She is swollen, not sleeping well, busting out of …
Padsicles – Wonderful for Postpartum Healing and Soothing Pain
Padsicles are frozen postpartum pads soaked with healing ingredients that are used for pain relief and to promote healing after childbirth. Some women experience no tearing or trauma during birth, …
Stop! Perineal Massage Is Not What You Think! | Mother Rising
Perineal massage is a technique done during the last few weeks of pregnancy and the pushing stage of labor, all with the aim of preventing tearing during birth. But does perineal …
Tips for New Moms During Baby’s First Christmas | Mother Rising
Before I had my first child, I’ll admit it, I had very unrealistic expectations regarding baby’s first Christmas. I pictured our small family gathered around a beautifully decorated tree (snort), all …
How to Make Coconut Oil in Smoothies Taste Good
Coconut oil has many health benefits, especially for women in the childbearing year. One of the most interesting benefits for new mothers is that coconut oil increases the antimicrobial properties …