15 Signs That It’s Time to Fire Your OB, Now!
OBs play very influential roles in women’s lives during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Having the right or wrong person at your birth can make or break your vagina. Literally. Unfortunately, …
How To Help Young Children With Their First Filling
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare – your very young child needs their first filling. Visiting the dentist is an unpleasant experience for even the most mature of people, but can …
How to Prevent Tearing During Birth, Revisited
Tearing during birth is a common fear of expectant mothers, with good reason, as a local OB once told me that the average first time mother experiences a second degree …
10 Boundaries for Doulas That Will Make Your Business Healthy
Are you a seasoned doula suffering from burnout? Are you a brand new doula wanting to learn how to do things right? Or perhaps you’re somewhere in between, wondering how …
Braxton Hicks Contractions – How to Know What’s Good | Mother Rising
During a first pregnancy, Braxton Hicks contractions may seem as elusive as Bigfoot, but especially for those who’ve had a baby before, they can sometimes be like an unwanted guest …
Do You Think Pineapple to Induce Labor Really Works? | Mother Rising
Considering the physical and emotional stress that accompanies the third trimester of pregnancy, it’s understandable that many parents wonder if eating pineapple to induce labor actually works. I mean, common, …
Things About Hospital Birth That You Should Know
Giving birth is one of the most challenging things a woman will ever do. Birth challenges people physically, but also in other, unexpected ways. You see, not only do parents have …
Easy Freezer Smoothie Packs for New Moms
One of the things my kids and I enjoy drinking during the summer are smoothies and these freezer smoothie packs make it EASY. I like easy. Also, I got a …
Water Breaking: All Your Questions Answered | Mother Rising
Water breaking during pregnancy can be cause for alarm, celebration, and much in between. Find out what it feels like, when it can happen, how long until baby arrives, and …
Tips for Natural Birth That Will Decrease Your Pain
Whether you’re dead set on a natural childbirth or just want to see how things go, use Mother Rising’s tips for natural birth to decrease your pain (no matter what’s on …
When to Go to the Hospital for Labor
Whether you’re a first time mom, a seasoned pro, planning for a VBAC, or pregnant with twins, it’s important to know when to go to the hospital for labor. Many …
The Best Green Smoothies for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Green smoothies for pregnancy and postpartum are a delicious way to pack in the nutrients, stay hydrated, and keep things cool. The following two simple green smoothie recipes are simple, …