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The Best of Mother Rising, 2019 Edition | Mother Rising

Updated February 7, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 2 Comments

Apparently 2019 is over and 2020 is moving forward at a furious pace. Before we forget, let’s reflect on 2019 – Mother Rising style. Curious about what other Mother Rising readers loved most in 2019? Here’s the Best of Mother Rising, 2019 Edition. Enjoy! The Best of Mother Rising, 2019 Edition (In case you missed […]

2020 Birth Conferences for Midwives, Nurses, Doulas and Lactation Consultants

Updated February 24, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 4 Comments

If you are looking for information about 2020 birth conferences you have come to the right place! This page has all the birth conferences organized by topic, then date. General Childbirth Conferences Doula Conferences Childbirth Educator Conferences Postpartum Conferences Breastfeeding Conferences Midwifery Conferences *This page is a work in progress. If you have information regarding […]

How to Progress Prodromal Labor ASAP | Mother Rising

Updated December 9, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 1 Comment

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 prodromal labor consult with your doctor or midwife to see what they recommend. They know you much better than a website can. 😉 Let’s get […]

What’s the Best Birthing Ball Size for Me? | Mother Rising

Updated December 6, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 1 Comment

A birthing ball is an exercise ball that helps ease pregnancy symptoms, but can also encourage a less painful more straightforward birth. However, not every woman will use the same size ball. Use this guide to choose the best birthing ball size for your unique pregnancy and birth. How to Choose the Best Birthing Ball […]

What Does It Feel like When Your Water Breaks? | Mother Rising

Updated July 22, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 1 Comment

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 parents wondering “what does it feel like when your water breaks?” When a woman feels her water breaking, it feels familiar and foreign all at […]

5 Mistakes in Childbirth That Harm Vulvas | Mother Rising

Updated December 19, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 11 Comments

Preventing tearing during birth requires a group effort. There are helpful things a woman can do, and there are helpful things a care provider can do, too. However, there are also some mistakes in childbirth that harm vulvas that both parents and care providers make. 5 Mistakes in Childbirth That Harm Vulvas The following are […]

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My name is Lindsey and I am a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), doula, and mother of three. I hope that through Mother Rising you have a healthy pregnancy, a natural birth, and a happy postpartum. About Lindsey and Mother Rising…

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