Sporting cute fall pregnancy shirts is a fun way to keep the challenges of pregnancy in check. Not everything needs to be so serious! Whether you’re looking for a halloween maternity shirt, fall pregnancy shirt, or a Thanksgiving maternity shirt, there’s one for you – or even your partner – shipped right to your front […]
The One Thing Parents Wish They Had on Their Birth Plan | Mother Rising
At every birth, no matter what, there’s a dynamic that catches new parents off guard. Parents that have been there, done that, know all too well what this is. And these seasoned parents – they wish they had been better prepared for it. Knowing what was coming would have made all the difference. The One […]
Decreasing Labor Pains: A New Parents Guide | Mother Rising
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 […]
