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 …
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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Castor Oil to Induce Labor: How to and Is It Worth It? | Mother Rising
Castor oil is a pale yellow oil that comes from castor beans which has many uses around the home. Because it’s also a laxative, many women have found success drinking …
5 More Things Your OBGYN Won’t Tell You
In 2012 I wrote an article called 5 Things Your OBGYN Won’t Tell You (About How to Have a Better Birth and Postpartum) and it became very popular. In fact, …
Mother Rising’s Top 5 Greatest Hits | Mother Rising
When I started Mother Rising I never imagined how many women would be helped and empowered on their journey to motherhood. I can’t tell you how many kind emails and …
The Best Pregnancy Books of 2017 | Mother Rising
The best pregnancy books of 2017 are informative, helpful, hilarious and specific. 2017 was a great year for new pregnancy books! Of course, as is my annual tradition, I have …