Mothering for the first time may fill us with wonder, fear, doubt, excitement, isolation, hope, and many other complicated emotions. Use these 43 powerful bible verses for new moms to stay grounded in truth, connected to the Lord, and encouraged in your faith. (If you are pregnant or know someone that is expecting a […]
10 Things About Postpartum That Will Surprise You | Mother Rising
The mysteries of becoming a mother don’t end once pregnancy is over. In fact, the fun’s just getting started. Here are 10 things about postpartum that will surprise you (or at least they surprised me!). “All women are amazing. A woman can grow a baby inside their body. And then somehow a woman can deliver […]
How to Minimize the Most Irritating Postpartum Stress Triggers | Mother Rising
The knowns and unknowns of postpartum seem daunting and overwhelming to many new parents. Most want to know what to expect and how to avoid postpartum stress triggers. Because of this, in my childbirth classes we discuss what we think our potential postpartum stress triggers may be and brainstorm possible solutions for the most irritating, […]
2018 Birth Conferences for Midwives, Nurses, Doulas and Lactation Consultants | Mother Rising
If you are looking for information about 2018 birth conferences you have come to the right place! This page has all the birth conferences organized by topic and 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 […]
The Best Pregnancy Books of 2017 | Mother Rising
The best pregnancy books of 2017 are informative, helpful, hilarious and specific. 2017 was a great year for new pregnancy books! Of course, as is my annual tradition, I have created a list of my favorite and the best pregnancy books of 2017. Enjoy! If you’re a book worm like me, you may enjoy previous […]
Natural Birth Plan: What You Need to Know About Writing One | Mother Rising
I don’t enthusiastically encourage creating a birth plan with my childbirth classes and even my doula clients. One reason is because I dislike the negative responses from nurses in the birth room and how they sometimes put my clients in a “one of those women” box. Also, I am not a fan of how creating […]
