3 Mistakes to Avoid Immediately After Birth
Have you ever paused to think about how culture impacts the process of giving birth? Do you ever wonder what giving birth in other countries is like? Have you ever …
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Tilted Uterus During Pregnancy – What New Parents Should Know
If you’ve been told you have a tilted uterus during a pregnancy, welcome to the club! In this article you’ll discover what a tilted uterus is and how it impacts …
Mucus Plug FAQs for First Time Moms
A mucus plug is very thick, snot-like mucus lodged in the cervix that acts as a physical and antibacterial barrier between baby and the outside world. In this post we …
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 …
What is a Peri Bottle Used For Postpartum?
Many first time parents wonder what a peri bottle is used for and if they should buy one in preparation for the postpartum period. In this blog post I hope …
How to Use Witch Hazel Pads for Postpartum Recovery
Witch hazel pads for postpartum recovery are a soothing and effective way to heal the body after birth. Witch hazel is an astringent that can reduce inflammation caused by common …
The Best Postpartum Diapers for Immediately After Birth | Mother Rising
The best postpartum diapers are a wonderful solution to the heavy bleeding new moms experience right after giving birth. Adult diapers are easy to take on and off, and minimize …
Third Stage of Labor – The Most Taboo Part of Childbirth
The third stage of labor is everything that happens after the baby is born, the part of childbirth that doesn’t make it to the movies. The delivery of the placenta, …
You Need to Know: Most Get Pitocin Right After Birth
New parents are shocked to discover most women that have a hospital birth will receive pitocin right after birth. Pitocin is routinely given to all women to reduce the chance of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage …
Padsicles – Wonderful for Postpartum Healing and Soothing Pain
Padsicles are frozen postpartum pads soaked with healing ingredients that are used for pain relief and to promote healing after childbirth. Some women experience no tearing or trauma during birth, …
The Best Maternity Pads for the First Week Postpartum | Mother Rising
This conversation is sponsored by Earth Mama. All opinions and writing are my own. Read my full disclosure policy here. Maternity pads are extra long, thick pads made specifically for …
15 Weeks Pregnant – Bleeding in Pregnancy
Traveling During Pregnancy The past week has been a blur. I drove to Jacksonville then flew to Brooklyn… and I just flew/drove back to North West Florida (home) last night. On …