No-Bake Lactation Energy Bites Recipe for New Moms
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 …
Postpartum
Learn the foundational elements to a natural postpartum, how to navigate common postpartum complaints, ways to create a smooth transition into motherhood and much more!
Resources for The First Few Weeks Postpartum
Here are some of Mother Rising’s best articles for the first few weeks postpartum, navigating postpartum bleeding, swelling, bruising, tearing, and suturing on our tender lady bits.
- The best postpartum pads for the first six weeks
- Wearing adult diapers for the first week postpartum
- DIY padsicle recipe
- How to use a peri bottle
- How to use witch hazel pads for postpartum recovery
- DIY all natural postpartum survival kit
Postpartum Mental Health Resources
Postpartum recovery includes mental health too. Use the following resources to ensure mental health for new parents is a priority. When we prioritize physical recovery along with mental health, a more holistic transition to motherhood is created.
- START HERE —> Holistic postpartum mental health resources
- Emotional postpartum healing techniques
- How to prepare for another baby after a traumatic first birth
- The link between postpartum depression and pitocin
- Birth story processing tips
- Bible verses for new moms
The First Year Postpartum Resources
The leap from 0 babies to 1 baby is very challenging! Having a baby impacts every single aspect of our lives – everything, even food and clothing! Here are Mother Rising’s best articles and recipes for the first year after birth.
- 10 things about postpartum that will surprise you
- The best broccoli, chicken, and rice casserole recipe
- Green smoothies for postpartum
- Top 12 freezer meals for new moms
- How to make a postpartum capsule wardrobe
- The cost of placenta encapsulation
- How to calm a fussy baby quickly
- How to make a postpartum herbal bath
Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding is natural, but boy can it be tricky. Here are Mother Rising’s best resources, tips, and advice for your breastfeeding journey!
- 12 breastfeeding supplies must haves
- 9 foods to increase milk supply
- The best breastfeeding books
- How much water to drink while breastfeeding
- No bake lactation energy bites
- Yummy lactation cookie recipe
- How and why to make a breastmilk bath
- How to avoid mastitis (an infection in the breast)
- Advice for breastfeeding twins
Postpartum Archives
Here’s the latest on postpartum from Mother Rising!
Surprise! Pitocin and Postpartum Depression are Linked!
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. …
4 Simple Ways to Encourage Dad and Baby Bonding
More than ever, fathers are present and involved in the births of their babies (source). Some take on the role of doula or even catch their babies! However, even when 80-90% of fathers …
How Much Water To Drink While Breastfeeding
For those wondering how much water to drink while breastfeeding, this post is for you. I don’t know about you, but I have a serious problem staying hydrated, especially while …
How to Make a Summer Postpartum Capsule Wardrobe
You had a baby! Congratulations! Baby has the best clothes – beautiful ruffles, gingham, monograms… but you? Your postpartum clothes may or may not consist of an ex-boyfriend’s oversized hoodie …
The Best Postpartum Pads for the First Six Weeks
Choose the best postpartum pads for the first six weeks after birth. Plan for heavy bleeding at first, and continually less for the remaining 3-5 weeks. In this post we …
DIY Placenta Encapsulation Supplies
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 …
19 First Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll Love
First mother’s day gifts are some of the most treasured presents a woman may receive, other than the gift of her child. For her first mother’s day, give her a …
43 Powerful Bible Verses for New Moms
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 …
DIY All Natural Postpartum Survival Kit
Having an all natural postpartum survival kit ready to go before birth is helpful because the first week postpartum can be really tough. Parents are transitioning to taking care of …
Holistic Postpartum Mental Health Resources for New Moms
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, …
Cost of Placenta Encapsulation
The cost of placenta encapsulation varies based on location and will average somewhere between $250-$350, but there may be additional fees for add-ons, pickup and delivery, and shipping. How Much …