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The ABCs of the Third Trimester (Funny Printable Pregnancy Affirmations!) | Mother Rising

Updated March 4, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 2 Comments

The third trimester can be one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. She is swollen, not sleeping well, busting out of her maternity clothes, and may even be experiencing a lot of heartburn. At some point the dread of giving birth is far outweighed by the need to “get the baby out“… […]

Padsicles – Wonderful for Postpartum Healing and Soothing Pain | Mother Rising

Updated December 11, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 31 Comments

Padsicles are frozen postpartum pads soaked with healing ingredients that are used for pain relief and to promote healing after childbirth. Some women experience no tearing or trauma during birth, but for those that do, they are a lifesaver. Padsicles are helpful for recovery from swelling, bruising, hemorrhoids, lacerations, stitches, and episiotomies. If you’ve come […]

How to Make a Postpartum Clothes Capsule Wardrobe | Mother Rising

Updated March 4, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 9 Comments

You had a baby! Congratulations! Baby has the best clothes – beautiful ruffles, gingham, monograms… but you? Your postpartum clothes may or may not consist of an ex-boyfriend’s oversized hoodie coated in dried breastmilk, spit up, and crusty food (if you are lucky enough to find time to feed yourself). The thing is, the path […]

The Best Baby Sunscreen and Other Hot Tips | Mother Rising

Updated October 1, 2018 By Lindsey VanAlstyne Leave a Comment

Finding the best baby sunscreen is key to having a safe and fun experience in the sun with the very young. Now that fall is here, I thought it would be helpful to look back and share with you my favorite baby sunscreens and other hot tips for staying cool in the summer heat. As […]

A Simple, Natural Baby Registry For New Moms | Mother Rising

Updated August 26, 2019 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 8 Comments

I often find myself thinking that if I were to have another baby (not happening btw) my experience of having three children would allow me to create an AH-mazing baby registry. A natural baby registry should contain high quality, natural, aesthetically pleasing, and helpful products! High Quality I am of the opinion that it is […]

The Best Newborn Baby Carrier Under $100 | Mother Rising

Updated January 8, 2020 By Lindsey VanAlstyne 7 Comments

When I first became a mom I was absolutely clueless when it came to baby carriers. I received a stretchy wrap when I was pregnant and I figured I would learn how to use it when the time came. Despite being told it was the best newborn baby carrier, the amount of fabric it came […]

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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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