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 …
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Who Gets Morning Sickness and How Long Will Morning Sickness Last?
(If you have come looking for morning sickness remedies, you’ve come to the right place. Not only have I written an eBook called Morning Sickness Remedies, I also have many …
How and Why to Use a Squatty Potty to Prepare for Birth | Mother Rising
There are many ways to prepare for having a baby – reading the best pregnancy books, taking a childbirth class, etc. This post, however, is all about how and why to use a Squatty …
20 Waiting For Labor Activities | Mother Rising
Waiting for labor is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. It’s the longest month ever, in the history of months. Waiting for Labor Are you full term? Or …
Memorable Third Trimester Vacation Ideas & Tips
A third trimester vacation is a fun way to relax, connect with a spouse or partner, and make some memories before baby makes three, but is often forgotten in the …
What Not to Say to a Woman in Labor (And What to Say Instead!)
Planning on attending a birth? Whether you’re a doula, grandmother, or spouse, it’s important to learn what not to say to a woman in labor and what to say instead. …
5 Things Your OBGYN Won’t Tell You – How to Have A Better Birth
Over the years I’ve realized there are things your OBGYN won’t tell you about how to have a better birth and postpartum – 5 things in particular. For my first …
22 Morning Sickness Gift Ideas for New Moms
Looking for morning sickness gift ideas to create a care package or gift basket for a loved one? Morning sickness can be extremely challenging, especially if it isn’t in the …
The Disadvantages of HypnoBirthing That Drive Me Crazy
The disadvantages of HypnoBirthing are often unknown to new parents simply because of a lack of exposure and experience with the method. As a doula and birth assistant, I attend …
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, …
25 Baby’s First Christmas Traditions to Consider
Christmas feels more magical with a new little one, and many parents wonder what baby’s first Christmas traditions they will adopt. What will Christmas look like for a new family? …
When Lovers Touch, Labor Pain Wanes – It’s Remarkable
I’m not sure I would have read an article called “When Lovers Touch Labor Pain Wanes” when I was pregnant with any of my children. It wasn’t that I didn’t …