Welcome to Mother Rising! My name is Lindsey VanAlstyne and I’m a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), doula, placenta specialist, childbirth assistant – and the woman behind Mother Rising.
Founded in 2010, Mother Rising is an evidenced based and holistic resource for new parents and birth workers, covering everything from pregnancy, childbirth, to postpartum. Mother Rising’s mission is to help parents have a more informative, empowering, and compassionate journey to motherhood. Learn more about Mother Rising here.
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Lost and not sure where to start? No problem. Here are some of the most loved posts on Mother Rising.
- DIY All Natural Postpartum Survival KitHaving an all natural postpartum survival kit ready to go before birth is helpful because the first week postpartum can be really tough. Parents are transitioning to taking care of …
- Lactation Energy Bites for All the New MomsLactation energy bites are a quick and delicious way to get calories and galactagogues in the body of a breastfeeding mom. Galactagogues are substances that increase milk supply and there …
- 3 Mistakes to Avoid Immediately After BirthHave 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 …
- Natural Birth 101: What It Is, Why You’d Want One, and How to Make It HappenNatural Birth 101: What It Is, Why You’d Want One, and How to Make It Happen When a woman hears the term natural birth, many words, images, thoughts, and emotions come to …
- 8 Routine Newborn Procedures You Need to Know AboutFor many new parents, routine newborn procedures are something they’ve not given much thought to… yet. In this article I hope to describe the benefits of an undisturbed first hour …
- How to Push During Labor and DeliveryIn my childbirth classes, on the night we talk about how to push during labor and delivery, these fantastic pushing questions come up almost every single time. Since everybody is …
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Here are the most recent posts on Mother Rising’s blog.
- 19 First Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll LoveFirst mother’s day gifts are some of the most treasured presents a woman may receive, other than the gift of her child. For her first mother’s day, give her a …
- 40 Exciting At-Home Activities for PregnancyThese 40 at-home activities for pregnancy are perfect for starting a new hobby, something to do during a hot summer, entertainment while on bedrest, or any time at home. Whether …
- Do Chickens Have Vaginas? What Hole Do Eggs Come Out?I’ve always wondered – do chickens have vaginas, and what hole does an egg comes out of? Is it the same hole as their poop? How does this all work? …
Healthy Pregnancy🤰
Pregnant or know someone who is? Learn the foundational elements to a healthy pregnancy, how to fix common pregnancy ailments, tips for self-care, and much more!
- 19 First Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll LoveFirst mother’s day gifts are some of the most treasured presents a woman may receive, other than the gift of her child. For her first mother’s day, give her a …
- 40 Exciting At-Home Activities for PregnancyThese 40 at-home activities for pregnancy are perfect for starting a new hobby, something to do during a hot summer, entertainment while on bedrest, or any time at home. Whether …
- Tips for Communicating Your Birth Preferences With Your Healthcare TeamLadies, communicating your birth preferences with your healthcare team is one of the most important things to learn during pregnancy. Turns out, women are more satisfied with their birth experiences …
Natural Birth 🌱
Mother Rising wants to help you learn the basics of a natural birth, how to plan for a natural birth, ways to cope with labor pain and much more! Lindsey LOVES to teach informed consent and decision making, and pain management!
- Tips for Communicating Your Birth Preferences With Your Healthcare TeamLadies, communicating your birth preferences with your healthcare team is one of the most important things to learn during pregnancy. Turns out, women are more satisfied with their birth experiences …
- The Silver Lining of Vomiting During LaborVomiting during labor sounds pretty awful. I mean, it’s kinda like getting kicked when you’re already down. No mother is excited to hear that throwing up during childbirth can be …
- How to Prepare for Labor by Holding IceIn my childbirth classes one of the ways we prepare for labor is by holding ice. I realize this may sound super strange, but I’ve found it to be an …
Mom Life 👶
Parents spend so much time preparing for childbirth, but what about everything after birth? Here is everything about life after birth with baby – mom life.
- 19 First Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll LoveFirst mother’s day gifts are some of the most treasured presents a woman may receive, other than the gift of her child. For her first mother’s day, give her a …
- Do Chickens Have Vaginas? What Hole Do Eggs Come Out?I’ve always wondered – do chickens have vaginas, and what hole does an egg comes out of? Is it the same hole as their poop? How does this all work? …
- 43 Powerful Bible Verses for New MomsMothering for the first time may fill us with wonder, fear, doubt, excitement, isolation, hope, and many other complicated emotions. Use these 43 powerful bible verses for new moms to …
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Explore Printables for Pregnancy and Birth
Bring the encouragement and beauty of Mother Rising’s printables to your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Below is a sneak peak of my bible verses for birth. Bible verses not your thing? No problem. Make sure to check out my empowering birth affirmations.
Morning Sickness Remedies
Looking for Morning Sickness Remedies? I got you.
From natural remedies to medical interventions, explore the top solutions for morning sickness that offer relief. There’s even a book for you!
Mother Rising is a pregnancy blog for new parents and birth workers, covering everything from pregnancy, childbirth, to postpartum.