How to Use a Hot Water Bottle In Pregnancy Safely
Parents want to know if it is safe to use a hot water bottle in pregnancy. Some call it a heating bottle, hot bottle, warm water bottle, or hot water …
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7 Ways Covid Has Changed Being Pregnant – For Better or Worse
I often ask my childbirth classes how COVID has changed being pregnant for them. What I’m wondering is how their experience of being pregnant has been different for them because …
How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy, Naturally
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, …
The Best Pregnancy Books of 2019 | Mother Rising
2019 was another good year for pregnancy books! If you’re interested in pregnancy AND love to read, you’re going to love this book list. This short list of the best …
How to Progress Prodromal Labor ASAP
The following are helpful tips and tricks on how to progress prodromal labor, a frustrating and exhausting end of pregnancy phenomenon, as soon as possible. Of course, if you’re experiencing …
What Do Braxton Hicks Feel Like During Pregnancy? | Mother Rising
When pregnant with my first child I did not know what Braxton Hicks contractions felt like. It wasn’t until my midwife placed my hands on my tightening belly that I …
What Does It Feel like When Your Water Breaks? | Mother Rising
Being pregnant is a fascinating, strange, and awesome experience that comes with a long list of new bodily sensations. One bodily sensation in particular, the amniotic sac rupturing, has many …
16 Gifts for Pregnant Women That They Really Want
Baby registries are great – they help new parents get started with the latest baby gear, which is a tremendous blessing considering the financial investment of a first baby. Often …
30 Quick, Powerful Bible Verses for Pregnancy and Beyond | Mother Rising
Pregnancy and childbirth are a rollercoaster ride into becoming a parent, even for the most prepared. I think God uses experiences like pregnancy to deepen our walk with him, increase …
How to Get the Dirty Details on Your OBGYN
There’s this this really amazing OBGYN based out of Atlanta, GA. He encourages informed decision making, and shared risk between parents and care providers. He uses evidence to navigate his …
A Simple, Powerful Prayer for Pregnancy
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 …
Tips for Dads in the Delivery Room (Like How to Not Pass Out)
Many parents in my childbirth classes want to learn tips for dads in the delivery room (like how to not pass out and be totally useless). It’s pretty common for …