The Best Pregnancy Books of 2019 | Mother Rising
2019 was another good year for pregnancy books! If you’re interested in pregnancy AND love to read, you’re going to love this book list. This short list of the best …
The Best of Mother Rising, 2019 Edition | Mother Rising
Apparently 2019 is over and 2020 is moving forward at a furious pace. Before we forget, let’s reflect on 2019 – Mother Rising style. Curious about what other Mother Rising …
How to Calm a Fussy Baby, Quickly | Mother Rising
This conversation is sponsored by Chicco. All opinions and writing are my own. Read my full disclosure policy here. Much to everyone’s disappointment, a fussy baby doesn’t come with …
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 …
How to Progress Prodromal Labor ASAP | Mother Rising
The following are helpful tips and tricks on how to progress prodromal labor, a frustrating and exhausting end of pregnancy phenomenon, as soon as possible. Of course, if you’re experiencing …
What’s the Best Birthing Ball Size for Me? | Mother Rising
A birthing ball is an exercise ball that helps ease pregnancy symptoms, but can also encourage a less painful more straightforward birth. However, not every woman will use the same …
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 …
What Do Braxton Hicks Feel Like During Pregnancy? | Mother Rising
When pregnant with my first child I did not know what Braxton Hicks contractions felt like. It wasn’t until my midwife placed my hands on my tightening belly that I …
What Does It Feel like When Your Water Breaks? | Mother Rising
Being pregnant is a fascinating, strange, and awesome experience that comes with a long list of new bodily sensations. One bodily sensation in particular, the amniotic sac rupturing, has many …
5 Mistakes in Childbirth That Harm Vulvas | Mother Rising
Preventing tearing during birth requires a group effort. There are helpful things a woman can do, and there are helpful things a care provider can do, too. However, there are …