As a childbirth instructor, I am fascinated by pain, our responses to it, and how to make painful experiences better. Because of this, I have found many, many ways to decrease the suffering of women and to make birth more enjoyable. And yes, I believe birth can absolutely be enjoyable! Over the years I have […]
3 Relaxation Mistakes New Parents Quickly Make in Labor | Mother Rising
Did you know that there are three go-to spots to relax on the body that doulas and other birth professionals target for pain relief during childbirth? Why is relaxation during birth important? Does it really matter that much? And why is there a gif at the bottom of this page of Oprah? All these mysteries, and much […]
What is a Peri Bottle Used For? | Mother Rising
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 to answer these questions and much more about what happens after birth. Let’s begin! What is a peri bottle used for? A peri bottle is […]
30 Powerful Bible Verses for Kids About Who They Are | Mother Rising
I love bible verses for kids that teach children about who God is, who they are according to their creator, and their purpose in life. Who Am I? The children we give birth to are not born knowing who they are. The only way for our babies to know who they are is to teach […]
Stop Telling Women They Don’t Have to Push! | Mother Rising
I’ve seen a handful of articles floating around on the interwebs saying that during delivery, women don’t have to push. This is not helpful information! Based on my experience in the classroom as a childbirth educator, and in the birth room as a doula, this blanket statement seems to have confused and given some parents […]
The Silver Lining of Vomiting During Labor | Mother Rising
Vomiting 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 pretty normal. But wait, there’s more! Your Pollyanna childbirth educator (that’s me!) is here to save the day with some good news. Did you know […]
