5 Popular Birthing Positions for Reduced Pain and Length
Choosing the best birthing positions can 1) decrease pain, 2) encourage baby to rotate, and 2) help mom to dilate = therefore allowing for a less painful and shorter labor. Who doesn’t …
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Should I Use Gas and Air for Labour?
In many countries, gas and air is commonly used as a pain coping strategy during childbirth. Gas and air doesn’t eliminate the pain of contractions, but eases anxiety and tension. But …
7 Fears Fathers Have About Labor and Delivery | Mother Rising
It is very normal, natural and surprisingly even helpful to have fears about labor and delivery. And despite what you’ve heard, fathers are not exempt from birth fears! These are the 7 …
The Stages of Labor: How to and Helpful Tips
When parents begin to understand the stages of labor and how birth typically unfolds, it gives them a better idea of what labor may be like for them. Once moms …
7 Mistakes First Time Moms Make Before and During Labor
The tone of this post may come across as a bit more negative and judgmental than my typical posts. But ladies, I have somethin’ to say, so listen to me good. …
How to Stop Throwing Up During Labor | Mother Rising
Throwing up is awful. And it’s even more miserable at the end of pregnancy while in labor. However, there are many ways to stop throwing up during labor, or at least …
How to Rock Back Labor Like a Boss
Ladies, I’m just going to be honest with you. Back labor sucks. It hurts, and it hurts worse than regular labor. But hang with me, because in this blog post I’m …
3 Things You Need to Know About Your Vagina Before You Give Birth
If there’s one thing I’ve learned (after doing birth work for a bunch of years) is that, ladies, y’all need to get to know your vaginas a little bit better. …
How to Have an Empowered Natural Hospital Birth
Not only is it possible to have a natural hospital birth, it is possible to have an empowered natural hospital birth. Indeed! By reading the following most popular articles on Mother Rising, …
10 Proven Tips for a Successful VBAC | Mother Rising
Discover the best tips for a successful VBAC! Are you a pregnant woman who has previously undergone a cesarean section and is now considering having a vaginal birth after cesarean …
How to Prepare for a Cesarean Without Expecting One
Why Prepare for a Cesarean? Women planning for a natural childbirth don’t typically also prepare for a cesarean birth. However, most women who’ve had cesareans, while they were pregnant, thought “oh, …
The Truth About Delayed Cord Clamping
Delayed Cord Clamping is the practice of postponing cutting a newborn’s umbilical cord instead of immediately cutting it during the third stage of labor and is a best practice for moms and babies …