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The Best Newborn Baby Carrier Under $100 | Mother Rising

Updated January 8, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 7 Comments

When I first became a mom I was absolutely clueless when it came to baby carriers. I received a stretchy wrap when I was pregnant and I figured I would learn how to use it when the time came. Despite being told it was the best newborn baby carrier, the amount of fabric it came […]

8 Routine Newborn Procedures You Need to Know About | Mother Rising

Updated July 17, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 30 Comments

For many new parents, routine newborn procedures are something they’ve not given much thought to… yet. In this article I hope to describe the benefits of an undisturbed first hour after birth and the pros and cons of routine newborn procedures that occur during this sensitive time. Don’t let the first hour of birth pass […]

Be Prepared Book Review, A Practical Handbook for New Dads | Mother Rising

Updated January 8, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne Leave a Comment

In this Be Prepared book review I explain what this book is, is not and who should buy it. Let’s get started! Title: Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads Author: Gary Greenberg and Jeannie Hayden Published: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2004 Be Prepared Book Review What I loved: I loved how visually appealing Be Prepared was. The graphics, even […]

12 Breastfeeding Supplies That New Moms Want | Mother Rising

Updated November 19, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 2 Comments

Some new mothers don’t need much in the way of breastfeeding supplies, and some need them all! Wherever you hope to be on your breastfeeding journey or where you currently are, these 11 breastfeeding supplies will compliment your breastfeeding goals, whatever they may be. 12 Breastfeeding Supplies That New Moms Want Milkies Milk Saver If […]

Breastfeeding Twins… Advice from 3 Mamas | Mother Rising

Updated March 26, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 13 Comments

Breastfeeding Twins A mother breastfeeding twins is the ultimate manifestation of a multitasking ninja mom. Or at least, that’s how I envision the endeavor. I just so happen to personally know three of these epic multitasking-ninja-breastfeeding-twins-mamas. And each of them did it successfully! For over a year! Seriously, how did they do that? Today we are […]

The Best Pregnancy Books of 2016 | Mother Rising

Updated January 21, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 4 Comments

2016 was a great year for new pregnancy books! Of course, as is my annual tradition, I have created a list of my favorite and the best pregnancy books of 2016. Enjoy! The Best Pregnancy Books of 2016 UPDATE:  Just for fun, here are the most recent years’ pregnancy book posts. The Best Pregnancy Books […]

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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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