Birth trauma happens when someone experiences a deeply distressing or disturbing birth. Sometimes birth trauma can result from a physically traumatic experience, but more often than not, birth trauma leaves few visible scars. One woman may experience feelings of trauma after a seemingly “easy” and straightforward vaginal birth, and yet another may effortlessly breeze through […]
Abdaly Jr.’s Birth Story – an Unexpected Cesarean Birth | Mother Rising
When I first sat down to write Abdaly, Jr.’s birth story, I knew it would be hard. I knew I hadn’t quite healed from it, and that this is how the healing would come. I wanted the writing to be poignant, describing all the excitement and resilience surrounding my story. In the end, I wanted […]
The Best Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole for New Moms | Mother Rising
Are you looking for the perfect casserole to take to a friend that just had a baby? Or perhaps you’re in the third trimester and need a casserole to freeze for postpartum. My friends, I’ve got you covered. This is one of my favorite dishes – The Best Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole for New Moms! […]
Christi’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital VBAC | Mother Rising
The following is Christi’s birth story, a natural hospital VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Christi’s Birth Story – A Natural Hospital VBAC Before the birth of my second child, I did all kinds of research and mentally prepared myself to have an all-natural VBAC. I was super excited to do this! I read every single […]
How to Make Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup – It’s Easy! | Mother Rising
I’ve been making elderberry syrup at home for years. In fact, I’ve even made elder syrup for my babies. Obviously, I’m totally late to the game, but I just realized I could make Instant Pot elderberry syrup. Hello. Benefits of Elderberries Elderberries are tasty cold and flu fighters. They contain compounds that inhibit the enzyme […]
Lauren’s Birth Story – A Planned Hospital Induction | Mother Rising
There is nothing quite like being pregnant. The range of changes I experienced — physical, mental, emotional, hormonal — were vast and volatile. At times it seemed to stretch forever and yet it was over in the blink of an eye. My first trimester brought on intense nausea and exhaustion paired with a combination of […]