How to Prepare for Another Baby After a Traumatic Birth
If you’re pregnant again and need to know how to prepare for another baby after a traumatic birth this post is for you. I hope that the words below will …
Birth fears
What Do Contractions Feel Like in Labor?
According to some, contractions feel like the abdominal cramping you get with bad diarrhea that rhythmically come and go, strengthening in intensity and eventually become longer, closer together and more intense/painful …
10 Signs You’re in Denial About Pregnancy | Mother Rising
Pregnancy and becoming a parent are huge undertakings and a complete paradigm shift. Understandably so, some parents find themselves experiencing denial about pregnancy. If you’re experiencing denial, you may be …
The Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Doula | Mother Rising
If you are pregnant you’ve likely already heard the term doula as nowadays it is a common word used during pregnancy. A doula is a support person hired to provide physical, …
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 …
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. …
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, …
Your Vagina Is Not a Steel Pipe
Did you know that your vagina is not a steel pipe? Just as Monistat exists to rid your body of a yeast infection, Mother Rising is here to dispel deep-seated and antiquated …
Printable Positive Birth Affirmations
Why Positive Birth Affirmations? You may be wondering why a woman might need positive birth affirmations. I’ll tell you… Labor is Intense! Childbirth is extremely hard work and probably the …