The Best Lactation Cookies To Make In The Third Trimester
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 …
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 …
How to Get the Dirty Details on Your OBGYN
There’s this this really amazing OBGYN based out of Atlanta, GA. He encourages informed decision making, and shared risk between parents and care providers. He uses evidence to navigate his …
A Simple, Powerful Prayer for Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a sweet time for growing a baby, but also growing closer to our creator. Prayer, or talking to God, is a simple way to turn our hearts …
Why New Doulas are Better Than You Think
When searching for the right doula, parents want the best of the best for their upcoming birth. Sure, a seasoned doula that’s been in the business for a long time …
You Need to Know: Most Get Pitocin Right After Birth
New parents are shocked to discover most women that have a hospital birth will receive pitocin right after birth. Pitocin is routinely given to all women to reduce the chance of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage …
Parents Who Did This between Contractions Reduced Their Pain
When preparing for labor, so much of the focus is on coping through the pain of each contraction that parents forget about the gift of breaks between contractions. Contractions are …
Tips for Dads in the Delivery Room (Like How to Not Pass Out)
Many parents in my childbirth classes want to learn tips for dads in the delivery room (like how to not pass out and be totally useless). It’s pretty common for …
How Far Apart Should Contractions Be Before Going to the Hospital?
When planning for their hospital birth, many parents want to know how far apart should contractions be before going to the hospital. Dads want to know so they don’t accidentally …
Kick Birth Trauma in the Ass (How to Prevent Birth Trauma)
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 …
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 Best Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole for New Moms
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 …