If you are pregnant you’ve likely already heard the term doula as nowadays it is a common word used during pregnancy. A doula is a support person hired to provide physical, emotional and information support before, during and after birth. In this post we will explore the top reasons to hire a doula. Let’s get started! […]
30 Comforting Bible Verses for Labor and Delivery | Mother Rising
These 30 bible verses for labor and delivery will bring comfort during the end of pregnancy and throughout the intensity of any type of birth – natural birth, medicated or a cesarean birth. Having a baby is not a separate event from life. If faith and spirituality is part of a woman’s every day, normal […]
How to Rock Back Labor Like a Boss | Mother Rising
Ladies, I’m just going to be honest with you. Back labor sucks. It hurts, and it hurts worse than regular labor. But hang with me, because in this blog post I’m going show you how to rock back labor like a boss. You can do it! How to Rock Back Labor Like a Boss Sign of Labor: Back […]
10 Proven Tips for a Successful VBAC | Mother Rising
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 […]
How to Labor at Home as Long as Possible | Mother Rising
Many women in my childbirth classes and those that hire me for doula support often ask for tips on how to labor at home as long as possible. In fact, one of the big reasons they may hire a doula or take a childbirth class is to facilitate laboring at home for the majority of their labor, […]
Down the Canal Game – A Doula’s Review | Mother Rising
Here’s my review of Down the Canal: The Game of Birth (from the perspective of a bunch of birth lovin’ doulas)! But first, let’s talk about the Tallahassee Doula Co-Op’s annual retreat. Doula Co-Op Annual Retreat Every year the Tallahassee Doula Co-Op gets together for a retreat. It is always amazing to hang out with birthy […]
