What is a Peri Bottle Used For? | Mother Rising
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 …
Postpartum
Learn the foundational elements to a natural postpartum, how to navigate common postpartum complaints, ways to create a smooth transition into motherhood and much more!
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Lactation Energy Bites for All the New Moms | Mother Rising
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2019 Birth Conferences for Midwives, Nurses, Doulas and Lactation Consultants
For a list of 2020’s birth conferences, head on over here! If you are looking for information about 2019 birth conferences you have come to the right place! This page …