There’s this this really amazing OBGYN based out of Atlanta, GA. He encourages informed decision making, and shared risk between parents and care providers. He uses evidence to navigate his and his patient’s choices, instead of fear. I want to clone him, because unfortunately, he is the exception and not the rule. So how can […]
How To Make Fruit Salad That’s Perfect For Summer | Mother Rising
Wondering how to make fruit salad? Use this fruit salad recipe for get-togethers, parties, a side dish for grilling out, or a snack on the go. (Pssst – it’s basically a Chick-fil-A copycat fruit cup… but 1,000 times cheaper.) How To Make Fruit Salad That’s Perfect ForSummer Step 1: Gather ingredients. You will need apples, […]
A Simple, Powerful Prayer for Pregnancy | Mother Rising
Pregnancy can be a sweet time for growing a baby, but also growing closer to our creator. Prayer, or talking to God, is a simple way to turn our hearts and minds to the Lord. The following prayer for pregnancy can be used daily, when feeling anxious, when decisions need to be made, or whenever! […]
Why New Doulas are Better Than You Think | Mother Rising
When searching for the right doula, parents want the best of the best for their upcoming birth. Sure, a seasoned doula that’s been in the business for a long time has great benefits, but doulas with less experience are a wonderful choice as well. In this blog post I discuss why I think new doulas […]
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 is excessive bleeding that occurs within 24 hours after birth and is a major contributor to maternal mortality in low-income countries. Are parents shocked that care […]
Parents Who Did This between Contractions Reduced Their Pain | Mother Rising
When preparing for labor, so much of the focus is on coping through the pain of each contraction that parents forget about the gift of breaks between contractions. Contractions are not constant, they come and go. During contractions women feel many sensations such as pressure and pain, but between contractions much of this goes away. […]
