Hi there! I’m Lindsey VanAlstyne, the childbirth educator behind Mother Rising. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about having a healthy pregnancy.
Learn the foundational elements to a healthy pregnancy, how to remedy common pregnancy ailments, ways to have more fun, and much more!
(Pssst! Come join my FREE Facebook group just for pregnant women! I can’t wait to meet you.)
It’s hard to feel excited about being pregnant when nausea and vomiting are the main focus. Morning sickness is no fun! Use Mother Rising’s tips and tricks for Morning Sickness to feel better quickly in the first trimester.
The second trimester is when parents begin to feel more “normal” – morning sickness symptoms ease and third trimester aches and pains haven’t yet set in. The second trimester is a good time to have fun! Use Mother Rising’s second trimester fun checklist for ideas to have a good time.
Third Trimester
Welcome to the third trimester! The third trimester is the home stretch, the final weeks before delivery. The biggest task of the third trimester is to try to stay comfortable, and prepare for labor and delivery. Familiarize yourself with end of pregnancy symptoms like braxton hicks contractions and other early signs of labor.
The Latest Posts on Healthy Pregnancy
The latest resources, articles, and inspiration for experiencing a healthy pregnancy. Enjoy! :)
This amazing protein punch pregnancy smoothie must be added to the daily culinary repertoire. I know you’ll love it! Protein Punch Pregnancy Smoothie Protein and pregnant ladies go together like …
Towards the end of pregnancy, women experience new symptoms that leave them wondering if these are signs of the first stage of labor or just more “end of pregnancy stuff”. …
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween during your pregnancy? Do the pregnant zombie mom costumes freak you out? Look no further than my favorite 19 FUN …
Think you’re pregnant? Signs of early pregnancy can help new parents tell if they’re pregnant without taking a test. So what exactly are signs of early pregnancy? And how are …
Use this super fun second trimester to-do list to make the most of weeks 14 through 26 – the golden trimester. Morning sickness fades, baby’s kicks are felt from the …
If you’ve been told you have a tilted uterus during a pregnancy, welcome to the club! In this article you’ll discover what a tilted uterus is and how it impacts …
One of my favorite jobs was to lead the labor and delivery hospital tour for those planning a hospital birth in my community. Unfortunately, I noticed most parents don’t come …
14 weeks pregnant marks the beginning of the second trimester. Yay, you did it! You made it through a whole trimester! You’re 1/3 done cooking your baby. 🙂 At the …
These 30 bible verses for labor and delivery bring comfort during the end of pregnancy and throughout the intensity of any type of birth – natural birth, medicated, or a …
Adequate water intake is essential during pregnancy to feel good, think clearly, for the body to operate as it should, and to grow a healthy baby. If you’ve never thought …
Dilation in pregnancy (or lack there of) can be confusing to new parents. Cervical dilation happens when the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus, slowly opens. It can …
The right birthing ball size will help pregnancy aches and pains, but also encourage labor progress. However, not every woman will use the same size ball. Use this guide to …