Fertility Cleanse for Pregnancy | Mother Rising
I have had lots of people ask many questions about the fertility cleanse I am doing so I decided it would be helpful to share all the details of how …
Breastfeeding After Birth – Our Breastfeeding Journey | Mother Rising
What is breastfeeding after birth like? Will baby know what to do? Will I know what to do? Here’s my story of breastfeeding after birth for the very first time. …
Vodka + Pregnancy = DIY Vanilla Extract | Mother Rising
Vodka + Pregnancy Feeling sorry for yourself that you can’t partake in an alcoholic cocktail because you’re knocked up? Want to do something with the vodka in your pantry that …
Preparing for Breastfeeding – Our Breastfeeding Journey | Mother Rising
It is important to spend time preparing for breastfeeding. What’s the big deal? Can’t we just wing it? My answer is no and here’s why. Preparing for Breastfeeding My sister-in-law …
The Best Playdough Recipe EVER! | Mother Rising
When I say this is the Best Playdough Recipe ever, I’m honestly not exaggerating. You will love it! I got it from a kids cooking book I’ve had since I …
I Am Thankful For (A Doula’s Thoughts)| Mother Rising
I am thankful for women who hire doulas. I am thankful for having a toddler so that I can easily comfort a bewildered 2 year old that sees her mama …
A Tale of My Tilted Uterus | Mother Rising
At dinner parties I like to tell stories about my backwards (retroverted, tipped, or tilted) uterus. Just kidding. What is a tilted uterus? According to the ultrasound technician that discovered …
Grandma Pat’s Birth Memories | Mother Rising
This past weekend I was at my mom’s house because my Grandma Pat (her first name is actually Kathryn, and I have no idea why we call her Pat) was …
Birth Without Fear | Mother Rising
It is possible to give birth without fear. While observing a local childbirth class this past weekend, I was reminded of how it is somewhat normal to be fearful, apprehensive …
Kidney Stones vs. Childbirth | Mother Rising
Pain with a Purpose Childbirth intensity & pain is NOT the same as breaking your arm, stubbing your toe, getting a vaginal exam, or passing kidney stones. While I was pregnant in …
My Big AHA Moment – The Hormonal Blueprint of Labor | Mother Rising
When I got married in 2004, conversations with my mom sometimes took to the topic of pregnancy and childbirth. Becoming a mother and grandmother was now a real possibility! Not once …
Once A Month Cooking Part 2 | Mother Rising
Once Month Cooking Part 2 The Menu It’s done! From the Once a Month Meals website I cooked… Spinach and Cheese Strata Cranberry Vanilla Muffins Pumpkin Pancakes Broccoli Cheddar Soup …