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 …
Natural Pregnancy
Learn the foundational elements to a natural pregnancy, how to fix common pregnancy ailments, ways to create a healthier home and much more!
40 Exciting At-Home Activities for Pregnancy | Mother Rising
Whether you are a homebody by nature or just looking for a diverting activity to keep things fresh, these 40 at-home activities for pregnancy will keep the mind, body, and …
How to Manage Anxiety During Pregnancy, Naturally | Mother Rising
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, …
Pregnancy and Coronaviruses (COVID-19) – What You Need to Know | Mother Rising
Becoming a parent can feel daunting at times, especially when parents realize their new arrivals did not come with instruction manuals. While not quite as cute, the arrival of the coronavirus …
The Best of Mother Rising, 2019 Edition | Mother Rising
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 …
2020 Birth Conferences for Midwives, Nurses, Doulas and Lactation Consultants
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 …
How to Progress Prodromal Labor ASAP | Mother Rising
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’s the Best Birthing Ball Size for Me? | Mother Rising
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 …
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 …
What Does a Mucus Plug Look Like? | Mother Rising
A mucus plug is mucus that grows in the cervix during pregnancy that acts as an additional protective barrier between baby and the outside elements. Some unsuspecting parents discover what …
16 Gifts for Pregnant Women That They Really Want | Mother Rising
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 …