Natural Birth

Mother Rising’s beautiful, free birth affirmations encourage and strengthen parents as they navigate through one of the most wonderful and difficult journeys of their lives. The heart expands with love …

Creating a serene labor environment at home is important for parents to consider when creating a birth plan. When a laboring mom is serene, her labor will be more enjoyable …

Do you know the right questions to ask a midwife at an interview or first consult? Choosing a midwife to assist in the birth of your child is a significant …

A childbirth assistant, more commonly known as a birth assistant (BA), attends out of hospital births with a licensed midwife at freestanding birth centers and homebirths. The role of a …

Birth is a profound and awe-inspiring journey that showcases the strength, resilience, and beauty of women. Birth documentaries provide an intimate look into this transformative experience while educating viewers about …

The 411 contractions rule is an easy way to know when to go to the hospital. – when each contraction is 4 minutes apart, 1 minute long, and has been …

Birth pain in the Bible begins in Genesis, ends in Revelation, and is used literally and metaphorically in both the new and old testaments. What do these verses and stories …

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 curious about biblical childbirth, and by that I mean answering the question “what does the Bible say about childbirth?”, you’ve come to the right place. In this post …

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 …

My name is Lindsey, the blogger behind Mother Rising, and here is my birth story of my middle child, Eden. Eden was born at home right before her due date, …

At every birth, no matter what, there’s a dynamic that catches new parents off guard. Parents that have been there, done that, know all too well what this is. And …