In 2012 I wrote an article called 5 Things Your OBGYN Won’t Tell You (About How to Have a Better Birth and Postpartum) and it became very popular. In fact, it went nuts! My first ever traffic spikes were all because of that article. Since then, in my experiences as a childbirth educator, doula, blogger, […]
Easy, No-Bake Energy Bites for Pregnancy and Postpartum | Mother Rising
Energy bites are the perfect, quick, and healthy snack for the voracious appetite of the pregnant and postpartum mama. Mother Rising’s energy bites contain only 6 ingredients, are gluten and dairy free, but best of all, are laden with peanut butter and chocolate. Delicious! But wait. It gets better. Easy, No-Bake Energy Bites for Pregnancy […]
Birth Matters, Even at the Quirky BabyLand General Hospital | Mother Rising
If you’re curious about the American birthing culture during the majority of the 1900s, you’re in luck. BabyLand General Hospital, the birth place of the iconic cabbage patch dolls, is a unique time capsule not only for the children of the 80s, but also, unfortunately, the height of the medicalization of childbirth in the United […]
Mother Rising’s Top 5 Greatest Hits | Mother Rising
When I started Mother Rising I never imagined how many women would be helped and empowered on their journey to motherhood. I can’t tell you how many kind emails and comments I have received sharing specifically how this website has made all the difference. I’m so grateful for all the comments, shares, emails, and mentions, […]
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 […]
The Best Newborn Baby Carrier Under $100 | Mother Rising
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 […]
