Best of Mother Rising

For many new parents, routine newborn procedures are something they’ve not given much thought to… yet. In this article I hope to describe the benefits of an undisturbed first hour …

A gentle c section is a cesarean birth that is heavily focused on supporting the new family as a unit throughout the birth process, and less on traditional medical procedures …

Lactation energy bites are a quick and delicious way to get calories and galactagogues in the body of a breastfeeding mom. Galactagogues are substances that increase milk supply and there …

Much to the surprise of the medical community, a 2017 study showed that Pitocin and postpartum depression and anxiety are linked (not a causation but a link). The mothers aren’t surprised. …

Have you ever paused to think about how culture impacts the process of giving birth? Do you ever wonder what giving birth in other countries is like? Have you ever …

This amazing protein punch pregnancy smoothie must be added to the daily culinary repertoire. I know you’ll love it! Protein Punch Pregnancy Smoothie Protein and pregnant ladies go together like …

It is 100% possible to get through transition without an epidural! This article is FULL of wonderful information about how to do just that. Let’s go! What is Transition? Birth …

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween during your pregnancy? Do the scary pregnant Halloween costumes freak you out? Look no further than my favorite 19 FUN …

Many women in my childbirth classes and those that hire me for doula support often ask for tips on how to labor at home as long as possible. In fact, one …

Over the years I’ve realized there are things your OBGYN won’t tell you about how to have a better birth and postpartum – 5 things in particular. For my first …

Despite not being a green thumb I have successfully learned to propagate rosemary cuttings in water! I typically kill plants, however, over the years I have successfully grown rosemary despite …

Parents usually have six questions about how to push during labor and delivery. In this article we will answer these questions, but also talk about the ins and outs (pun …