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 […]
The Best Pregnancy Books of 2018 | Mother Rising
2018 was a good year for pregnancy books! If you’re interested in pregnancy (or find yourself pregnant… squee!) AND love to read, you’re going to love this to-do book list. The best pregnancy books of 2018 are a solid pick that will encourage you towards a healthy pregnancy, natural childbirth, and happy postpartum. The Best Pregnancy […]
The ABCs of the Third Trimester (Funny Printable Pregnancy Affirmations!) | Mother Rising
The third trimester can be one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. She is swollen, not sleeping well, busting out of her maternity clothes, and may even be experiencing a lot of heartburn. At some point the dread of giving birth is far outweighed by the need to “get the baby out“… […]
Stop! Perineal Massage Is Not What You Think! | Mother Rising
Perineal massage is a technique done during the last few weeks of pregnancy and the pushing stage of labor, all with the aim of preventing tearing during birth. But does perineal massage prevent tearing at birth? Do women need to massage their own perineums during the final weeks of pregnancy? Should women consent to this technique […]
How to Make Coconut Oil in Smoothies Taste Good | Mother Rising
Coconut oil has many health benefits, especially for women in the childbearing year. One of the most interesting benefits for new mothers is that coconut oil increases the antimicrobial properties of breastmilk, which is incredible. Even more interesting, is that the body absorbs vitamins and minerals more efficiently when paired with healthy fats like coconut […]
15 Signs That It’s Time to Fire Your OB, Now! | Mother Rising
OBs play very influential roles in women’s lives during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Having the right or wrong person at your birth can make or break your vagina. Literally. Unfortunately, sometimes the doctor or midwife a woman chooses in the first trimester turns out not to be such a great fit as pregnancy progresses. But […]