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 dads to worry about being in the way, not knowing what to do, and navigating the hospital scene. Dads really want their partners and baby […]
How Far Apart Should Contractions Be Before Going to the Hospital?
When planning for their hospital birth, many parents want to know how far apart should contractions be before going to the hospital. Dads want to know so they don’t accidentally have a car baby 🙂 and moms want to make sure to get to the hospital in time for an epidural. (Care providers want everyone healthy […]
Kick Birth Trauma in the Ass | Mother Rising
Birth trauma happens when someone experiences a deeply distressing or disturbing birth. Sometimes birth trauma can result from a physically traumatic experience, but more often than not, birth trauma leaves few visible scars. One woman may experience feelings of trauma after a seemingly “easy” and straightforward vaginal birth, and yet another may effortlessly breeze through […]
2019 Birth Conferences for Midwives, Nurses, Doulas and Lactation Consultants
If you are looking for information about 2019 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 […]
10 Big Mistakes New Moms Make During Pushing at Birth | Mother Rising
By becoming educated on and avoiding the following 10 big mistakes new moms make during pushing at birth, I believe parents will have a better birth and transition to motherhood. 10 Big Mistakes New Moms Make During Pushing at Birth Before we dive in, let’s describe the goals of the pushing stage of labor. I […]
The Best of Mother Rising, 2018 Edition | Mother Rising
Wow, 2018 is almost over! Didn’t it just begin? For some of you this year began with dreams of becoming pregnant and now the reality of motherhood is knocking at your front door. For many of us, this year came bundled with joy, sorrow, laughter, suffering, adventures, personal growth, but hopefully above all, a […]
