Many first time parents wonder what a peri bottle is used for and if they should buy one in preparation for the postpartum period. In this blog post I hope to answer these questions and much more about what happens after birth. Let’s begin! What is a peri bottle used for? A peri bottle is […]
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 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 […]
How to Use Witch Hazel Pads for Postpartum Recovery | Mother Rising
Witch hazel pads for postpartum recovery are a soothing and effective way to heal the body after birth. Witch hazel is an astringent that can reduce inflammation caused by common end of pregnancy and postpartum complaints like hemorrhoids, bruising, tearing, and stitches. Curious about how witch hazel can help you? Let’s get started! Witch Hazel […]
The Best Postpartum Diapers for Immediately After Birth | Mother Rising
Postpartum diapers are a wonderful solution to the heavy bleeding women experience right after delivery. Adult diapers are easy to take on and off, and minimize any mess. But don’t worry, most women stop using them after only a few days. Wondering who makes the best postpartum diapers for immediate postpartum? Curious about how many […]
How to Avoid Holiday Mastitis (Like the Plague) | Mother Rising
Holiday mastitis is simply mastitis that is more likely to occur during the holidays due to the busy and hectic nature of life towards the end of the year. What is Mastitis? Mastitis is an inflammation in a milk duct that is caused by an obstruction or infection. According to KellyMom, symptoms of mastitis are […]
Third Stage of Labor – The Most Taboo Part of Childbirth | Mother Rising
The third stage of labor is everything that happens after the baby is born, the part of childbirth that doesn’t make it to the movies. The delivery of the placenta, the most taboo part of childbirth, encompasses the third stage of labor. (Psssttt. There’s a picture of a placenta all the way at the bottom […]