Lactation 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 are three of them in this lactation energy bites recipe! Why Eat Lactation Energy Bites Lactation energy bites may help women to increase or […]
When Lovers Touch, Labor Pain Wanes – It’s Remarkable | Mother Rising
I’m not sure I would have read an article called “When Lovers Touch Labor Pain Wanes” when I was pregnant with any of my children. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to learn better ways to cope with an upcoming labor. It was that I didn’t want to illuminate what I already knew I lacked. […]
15 Gifts for Pregnant Women That They Really Want | Mother Rising
Baby registries are great – they help new parents get started with the latest baby gear, which is a tremendous blessing considering the financial investment of a first baby. Often times, however, friends and family desire to shower a new mom with things she could personally use and love in addition to a baby registry […]
The Best Lactation Cookies To Make In The Third Trimester | Mother Rising
Once upon a time, I tried some lactation cookies purchased from Target and I kid you not, they tasted like soap. They were the worst “cookies” I had ever eaten in my life. Baking your own lactation cookies is a much better idea – not only will they taste better, but they won’t be full […]
30 Quick, Powerful Bible Verses for Pregnancy and Beyond | Mother Rising
Pregnancy and childbirth are a rollercoaster ride into becoming a parent, even for the most prepared. I think God uses experiences like pregnancy to deepen our walk with him, increase our faith, and develop our character. Thankfully, God has given us a roadmap of sorts to journey with us – the bible (his words!). Use […]
3 Mistakes to Avoid Immediately After Birth | Mother Rising
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 considered that there may be certain practices our culture has adopted less because it’s evidence based but more because it’s “just what we’ve always done”? […]
