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 figured it out. So, what do Braxton Hicks feel like? In this article we will explore the feelings and sensations of Braxton Hicks, but […]
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 parents wondering “what does it feel like when your water breaks?” When a woman feels her water breaking, it feels familiar and foreign all at […]
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 also some mistakes in childbirth that harm vulvas that both parents and care providers make. 5 Mistakes in Childbirth That Harm Vulvas The following are […]
The Two Things About HypnoBirthing That Drive Me Crazy | Mother Rising
Hypnobirthing is a childbirth preparation method that harnesses the power of hypnosis and relaxation for those planning a natural childbirth in or out of the hospital. Despite its effectiveness at decreasing the fear and pain of childbirth, there are two things about HypnoBirthing that drive me crazy. Benefits of HypnoBirthing Before I get burned at the […]
First Stage of Labor 101 for the First Time Parent | Mother Rising
The first stage of labor is the longest stage and everything that happens before pushing, birth, and the placenta. Because it’s so long and varied, the first stage of labor is further broken down into three distinct parts – early labor, active labor, and transition. During the three parts of the first stage of labor, […]
Early Labor: How to Identify It and What to Do | Mother Rising
Early labor is the beginning of the first stage of labor, the longest part of the birthing process. Early labor is a combination of end of pregnancy symptoms mixed with signs of labor, which sometimes makes things unclear if what’s happening is pre-labor or the real deal. Use this guide to help identify signs of […]
