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Archives for October 2016

The Best Toys for a One Year Old That Don’t Plug In | Mother Rising

Updated November 9, 2018 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 2 Comments

This Christmas, my youngest will be 18 months old and I am so excited to buy her a couple of fun Christmas presents from this list of the best toys for a one year old. Compared to last year, she will now be able to play with toys and attempt to open some presents. SO FUN! […]

How to Make a Postpartum Anxiety Aromatherapy Spray | Mother Rising

Updated March 20, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 4 Comments

I’ve struggled with anxiety a few times in my life. After I had my first child, anxiety creeped back in and made me feel awful. AWFUL! Sometimes I felt anxious for seemingly no reason! It was such an terrible feeling. Essential oils have absolutely helped me cope through some tough times and were one of the many tools I used […]

4 Simple Ways to Encourage Dad and Baby Bonding | Mother Rising

Updated April 10, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 5 Comments

More than ever, fathers are present and involved in the births of their babies (source). Some take on the role of doula or even catch their babies! However, even when 80-90% of fathers are involved in the birth process, by the time the child enters preschool only 50% of the fathers are still present. Why is this the case? […]

10 of the Best Pregnancy Books You Must Read in the Second Trimester | Mother Rising

Updated January 31, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 8 Comments

Pregnancy books in the second trimester should be devoted to: General Childbirth Education Childbirth Methods Building your Birth Team Birth Stories and Fitness (Here is a list of the best first trimester books.  And another list of the best books for the third trimester.) Pregnancy Books in the Second Trimester Here are 10 of the best pregnancy […]

How to Make a Postpartum Herbal Bath | Mother Rising

Updated September 4, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 15 Comments

How to Make a Postpartum Herbal Bath A postpartum herbal bath is a relaxing way to heal, soothe and restore oneself after the challenges of childbirth. Here’s how to make a postpartum herbal bath, a sitz bath, frozen postpartum herbal pads, and a postpartum herbal peri bottle. Leave a comment and let me know if […]

10 Proven Tips for a Successful VBAC | Mother Rising

Updated April 8, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 20 Comments

Planning a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is a significant journey that requires forethought, planning, a woman to find her voice and have it be heard. If you are planning for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) the following 10 proven tips for a successful VBAC will help you to feel more prepared, confident and emotionally present as you enter […]

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My name is Lindsey and I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), doula, and mother of three. I hope that through Mother Rising you have a healthy pregnancy, a natural birth, and a happy postpartum. About Lindsey and Mother Rising…

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