Thoughts On Suffering in Labor and Life | Mother Rising
I wrote these thoughts on suffering in labor during March of 2017, but for whatever reason never published it. I just read it again, 6.5 years later and, interestingly enough, …
Health and Wellness
Prioritizing health and wellness is a foundational piece to living well, no matter where you are in your journey to motherhood.
How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy, Naturally | Mother Rising
Anxiety during pregnancy can manifest itself in many ways – headaches, fatigue, poor appetite/diet, lack of sleep, irritability, etc. During pregnancy we should strive for peace in our minds, bodies, …
How to Avoid Holiday Mastitis (Like the Plague) | Mother Rising
Holiday mastitis is simply mastitis that is more likely to occur during the holidays due to the busy and hectic nature of life towards the end of the year. What …
A Simple, Powerful Prayer for Pregnancy | Mother Rising
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 …
How to Make Instant Pot Elderberry Syrup – It’s Easy! | Mother Rising
I’ve been making elderberry syrup at home for years. In fact, I’ve even made elder syrup for my babies. Obviously, I’m totally late to the game, but I just realized …
How to Make Coconut Oil in Smoothies Taste Good | Mother Rising
Coconut oil has many health benefits, especially for women in the childbearing year. One of the most interesting benefits for new mothers is that coconut oil increases the antimicrobial properties …
10 Boundaries for Doulas That Will Make Your Business Healthy | Mother Rising
Are you a seasoned doula suffering from burnout? Are you a brand new doula wanting to learn how to do things right? Or perhaps you’re somewhere in between, wondering how …
43 Powerful Bible Verses for New Moms | Mother Rising
Mothering for the first time may fill us with wonder, fear, doubt, excitement, isolation, hope, and many other complicated emotions. Use these 43 powerful bible verses for new moms …
How to Enjoy Christmas While Pregnant | Mother Rising
Enjoying Christmas while pregnant requires forethought, courage and surrender (which ironically are some of the character traits needed for a satisfying birth experience and parenting). Learning how to enjoy Christmas …
The Pregnant Athlete Book Review | Mother Rising
I have NEVER read a book like this before! If you are an athlete you are in for a treat! The Pregnant Athlete is written to the athletic woman that becomes …
4 Simple Ways to Use Essential Oils | Mother Rising
The following are 4 simple ways to use essential oils listed in order of increasing difficulty starting with super simple. It doesn’t have to be complicated! 4 Simple Ways to …
The Best Foods for Morning Sickness Relief | Mother Rising
As promised, the following is the conclusion to a two part series on morning sickness cures. The first post is geared towards morning sickness tips that will make your first …