8 Tips for a Birth Attendant When Pregnant
I’m a Birth Attendant I just attended my second birth as a childbirth assistant while pregnant. The first birth I was at during this pregnancy I was so newly pregnant …
Our Potty Training Story
Our potty training story begins when I was pregnant with Mr. G. Elimination Communication I read stories on the internet about infant potty training or as some people call it, …
Midwifery Model of Care: CPM vs. CNM (My Experience) | Mother Rising
Because of my recent miscarriages and my MTHFR diagnosis, I chose to do my prenatal care for my current pregnancy in an OBGYN’s office. I wanted to have easy access …
The Birth Assistant Guide to Removing Blood Stains | Mother Rising
Some friends and I were sitting around this past week chitchatting about removing blood stains from laundry. What, you don’t talk about this with your friends? Well, when you talk …
17 Weeks Pregnant What to Expect | Mother Rising
I have great news! My bleeding and spotting has completely disappeared and have had none since my last pregnancy update. I’m convinced that the cause was my backwards uterus. Weird, …
Second Trimester Pregnancy Photos | Mother Rising
Let me just preface this post by saying it is difficult taking semi-descent second trimester pregnancy photos alone! My husband and son left the house for about an hour so …
16 Weeks Pregnant Belly | Mother Rising
16 Weeks Pregnant Belly Notice a change? Other than that I am not wearing makeup in the right photo? The first picture is when I was 10 weeks and still …
DivaCup Review
DivaCup Review Back in February, before I was pregnant, I contacted DivaCup in order to try their product and to do a DivaCup review for you ladies. Luckily, for DivaCup‘s sake, …
15 Weeks Pregnant – Bleeding in Pregnancy
Traveling During Pregnancy The past week has been a blur. I drove to Jacksonville then flew to Brooklyn… and I just flew/drove back to North West Florida (home) last night. On …
How to Rock a Long and Difficult Birth
One of the more common reasons birthing mothers need medical intervention is because of a long and difficult birth. Looking for a Way Out of a Difficult Birth Especially first time …
Passing Clots in Pregnancy | Mother Rising
At 13 weeks pregnant my baby is the size of a peach. About three inches long and not quite an ounce. Grow baby, grow! Passing Clots in Pregnancy The big …
How To Date A Pregnancy to Avoid Unnecessary Inductions
Knowing how to date a pregnancy is important because it impacts decisions made in the last month of pregnancy. How to Date a Pregnancy to Avoid Unnecessary Inductions Pregnancy dating is …