The Best Pregnancy Books of 2016 | Mother Rising
2016 was a great year for new pregnancy books! Of course, as is my annual tradition, I have created a list of my favorite and the best pregnancy books of …
My Experience on How to Wean a Toddler Gently
In this post about how to wean a toddler, I share the tips I’ve learned from weaning my three children at 22 months, 21 months and 18 months. I weaned …
How to Stop Throwing Up During Labor | Mother Rising
Throwing up is awful. And it’s even more miserable at the end of pregnancy while in labor. However, there are many ways to stop throwing up during labor, or at least …
Best of 2016 – Mother Rising’s Top 10 Posts | Mother Rising
Best of 2016 – Mother Rising’s Top 10 Posts 2016 was a great year for Mother Rising. Traffic spiked and lots of women, just like you, have found the website to …
Mistakes Pregnant Women Make in The First Trimester
Becoming pregnant, especially for the first time, can cause new parents to feel feelings of joy, disconnectedness, romance, shock, depression and hope… all within the first hour. If this is you, congratulations! …
How to Make Electrolyte Cubes for Morning Sickness
If you found this page and are in the throws of morning sickness, these electrolyte cubes for morning sickness are just what you need. Morning Sickness Sucks Morning sickness is the …
How to Rock Back Labor Like a Boss
Ladies, I’m just going to be honest with you. Back labor sucks. It hurts, and it hurts worse than regular labor. But hang with me, because in this blog post I’m …
3 Things You Need to Know About Your Vagina Before You Give Birth
If there’s one thing I’ve learned (after doing birth work for a bunch of years) is that, ladies, y’all need to get to know your vaginas a little bit better. …
How to Sleep Better When Pregnant | Mother Rising
If you’re reading this article, you likely are pregnant and can’t sleep. And I am so, so sorry! Not being able to sleep is one of the most frustrating parts …
How to Have an Empowered Natural Hospital Birth
Not only is it possible to have a natural hospital birth, it is possible to have an empowered natural hospital birth. Indeed! By reading the following most popular articles on Mother Rising, …
Why and How to Make a Breast Milk Bath
I am in an unusual season of life where I am not with my kids most weekends, which of course, includes my breastfed toddler. An unexpected side effect is that …
The Best Pregnancy Books for First Time Moms | Mother Rising
A first time pregnancy can be one of the most surreal, exhilarating, and panic inducing times of a person’s life. Whether you’re currently expecting or you’re just planning ahead, the following best …