Tearing during birth is a common fear of expectant mothers, with good reason, as a local OB once told me that the average first time mother experiences a second degree tear. It would seem that the use of perineal massage during pushing, the preferred method to prevent tearing during birth at the hospital, is not working. […]
10 Boundaries for Doulas That Will Make Your Business Healthy | Mother Rising
Are you a seasoned doula suffering from burnout? Are you a brand new doula wanting to learn how to do things right? Or perhaps you’re somewhere in between, wondering how to take your doula business to the next level. Wherever you’re at, the following article about boundaries for doulas will help make your business healthy, […]
Braxton Hicks Contractions – How to Know What’s Good | Mother Rising
During a first pregnancy, Braxton Hicks contractions may seem as elusive as Bigfoot, but especially for those who’ve had a baby before, they can sometimes be like an unwanted guest that just. won’t. go. home. What are Braxton Hicks contractions? When do Braxton Hicks start? How can parents tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and […]
Do You Think Pineapple to Induce Labor Really Works? | Mother Rising
Considering the physical and emotional stress that accompanies the third trimester of pregnancy, it’s understandable that many parents wonder if eating pineapple to induce labor actually works. I mean, common, if all it takes is eating pineapple to go into labor, this information needs to be made public and pineapples need to be dolled out […]
Things About Hospital Birth That You Should Know | Mother Rising
Giving birth is one of the most challenging things a woman will ever do. Birth challenges people physically, but also in other, unexpected ways. You see, not only do parents have to overcome the physical aspects of birth, but they also have to navigate the culture in which birth unfolds and for most, this is a […]
Easy Freezer Smoothie Packs for New Moms | Mother Rising
One of the things my kids and I enjoy drinking during the summer are smoothies and these freezer smoothie packs make it EASY. I like easy. Also, I got a root canal done today so having these freezer smoothie packs on hand were very helpful with my temporary liquid diet. But enough about me. Easy […]
