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 to stay grounded in truth, connected to the Lord, and encouraged in your faith. (If you are pregnant or know someone that is expecting a […]
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 while pregnant will facilitate a more enjoyable holiday, but also prepare you for baby. It’s a win-win! Let’s get started! PS – Some of these […]
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 pregnant and wants to continue her intense exercise routines. Exercising is a major part of who this woman is! In my current stage of life I would […]
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 Use Essential Oils Sniff the Bottle The simplest way to use essential oils is to simply uncap the bottle and take a whiff. This use […]
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 trimester wonderful. If you haven’t read the first post, go ahead and read it here. This post will cover the best foods for morning sickness […]
The Ultimate All Natural First Trimester Checklist | Mother Rising
Congratulations, you’re pregnant! If this is your first pregnancy, remain calm. Pregnancy is not an emergency. The following first trimester checklist isn’t a sprint – there is no rush. Take your time, and meander through this list and implement each task one at a time as it makes sense for you and your lifestyle. Hopefully as you […]