Lactation energy bites are a quick and delicious way to get calories and galactagogues in the body of a breastfeeding mom. Galactagogues are substances that increase milk supply and there are three of them in this lactation energy bites recipe! Why Eat Lactation Energy Bites Lactation energy bites may help women to increase or […]
15 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 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 […]
The Best Lactation Cookies To Make In The Third Trimester | Mother Rising
Once upon a time, I tried some lactation cookies purchased from Target and I kid you not, they tasted like soap. They were the worst “cookies” I had ever eaten in my life. Baking your own lactation cookies is a much better idea – not only will they taste better, but they won’t be full […]
You Need to Know: Most Get Pitocin Right After Birth | Mother Rising
New parents are shocked to discover most women that have a hospital birth will receive pitocin right after birth. Pitocin is routinely given to all women to reduce the chance of postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding that occurs within 24 hours after birth and is a major contributor to maternal mortality in low-income countries. Are parents shocked that care […]
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 […]
