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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 Do Braxton Hicks Feel Like During Pregnancy? | Mother Rising

Updated November 20, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 6 Comments

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 figured it out.  So, what do Braxton Hicks feel like?   In this article we will explore the feelings and sensations of Braxton Hicks, but […]

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 […]

What Does a Mucus Plug Look Like? | Mother Rising

Updated September 24, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 6 Comments

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 does a mucus plug look like towards the end of pregnancy or in labor, when using the toilet. Other parents hear rumors from friends and […]

16 Gifts for Pregnant Women That They Really Want | Mother Rising

Updated December 3, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 3 Comments

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 times, however, friends and family desire to shower a new mom with things she could personally use and love in addition to a baby registry […]

30 Quick, Powerful Bible Verses for Pregnancy and Beyond | Mother Rising

Updated August 5, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 6 Comments

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 our faith, and develop our character. Thankfully, God has given us a roadmap of sorts to journey with us – the bible (his words!). Use […]

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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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