These plantain pancakes are delicious, fast, simple and grain free. My family eats them around once per week and have replaced our previous favorite pancake alternative – banana egg pancakes. I usually make a big batch (the recipe below is more than enough for one breakfast for myself and three kids) and then reheat the […]
How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing at Home | Mother Rising
Here’s the story of why I started making my own apple cider vinegar salad dressing at home. If you simply want the recipe, just scroll on down. Why I Make Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing at Home For those that know me in real life, I’ve altered my diet quite a bit over the last […]
8 Routine Newborn Procedures You Need to Know About | Mother Rising
For 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 after birth and the pros and cons of routine newborn procedures that occur during this sensitive time. Don’t let the first hour of birth pass […]
How to Get Through Painful Labor Before an Epidural | Mother Rising
This blog post is all about how to get through painful labor before an epidural. This blog post isn’t about whether or not a woman should get an epidural. Maybe you definitely know you want an epidural, maybe you’re taking the “wait and see” approach or maybe you just want the epidural during transition, one […]
How to Enjoy Christmas While Pregnant | Mother Rising
Enjoying Christmas while pregnant requires forethought, courage and surrender (which ironically are some of the character traits needed for a satisfying birth experience and parenting). Learning how to enjoy Christmas while pregnant will facilitate a more enjoyable holiday, but also prepare you for baby. It’s a win-win! Let’s get started! How to Enjoy Christmas While […]
A Good Birth Book Review | Mother Rising
A Good Birth is one of the more inspiring birth books I have read in awhile. It was challenging, thought provoking, annoying and amazing all at the same time. The author, Anne Drapkin Lyerly, would state a fact or opinion and I would find myself objecting to what she was saying. Next thing I knew she […]
