Health and Wellness

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. …

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 …

Mother Rising’s natural DIY exfoliating facial cleanser is perfect for daily use with normal to dry skin. This facial cleanser is incredibly easy to make, with only four ingredients that …

This is a full list of placenta encapsulation supplies to DIY placenta pills at home from your own placenta or to start a postpartum business. Those wishing to encapsulate a …

I’ve always wondered – do chickens have vaginas, and what hole does an egg comes out of? Is it the same hole as their poop? How does this all work? …

Mothering for the first time fills us with wonder, fear, doubt, excitement, isolation, hope, and many other complicated emotions. Use these 43 powerful bible verses for new moms to stay …

This is a list of holistic postpartum mental health resources for new moms that I’ve compiled over the years for my childbirth class students. Postpartum mental health is so important, …

Scripture for miscarriage offers comfort and healing to parents during a really, really tough time. Miscarriage is shocking, confusing, and sometimes traumatizing, and parents understandably look for answers in the …

I wrote these thoughts on suffering in labor during March of 2017, but for whatever reason never published it. I just read it again, 6.5 years later and, interestingly enough, …

If you’re anything like me, you likely grew up learning about childbirth through watching movies, hearing birth stories from our mothers, and maybe from a smattering of other people like …

Anxiety during pregnancy can manifest itself in many ways – headaches, fatigue, poor appetite/diet, lack of sleep, irritability, etc. During pregnancy we should strive for peace in our minds, bodies, …

Pregnancy and childbirth are a rollercoaster ride into becoming a parent, even for the most prepared. I think God uses experiences  like pregnancy to deepen our walk with him, increase …