Welcome to Mother Rising! My name is Lindsey VanAlstyne and I’m a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE), doula, placenta specialist, childbirth assistant – and the woman behind Mother Rising.
Founded in 2010, Mother Rising is an evidenced based and holistic resource for new parents and birth workers, covering everything from pregnancy, childbirth, to postpartum. Mother Rising’s mission is to help parents have a more informative, empowering, and compassionate journey to motherhood. Learn more about Mother Rising here.
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Best of Mother Rising 🔥
Lost and not sure where to start? No problem. Here are some of the most loved posts on Mother Rising.
- DIY All Natural Postpartum Survival KitHaving an all natural postpartum survival kit ready to go before birth is helpful because the first week postpartum can be really tough. Parents are transitioning to taking care of …
- Lactation Energy Bites for All the New MomsLactation energy bites are a quick and delicious way to get calories and galactagogues in the body of a breastfeeding mom. Galactagogues are substances that increase milk supply and there …
- 3 Mistakes to Avoid Immediately After BirthHave you ever paused to think about how culture impacts the process of giving birth? Do you ever wonder what giving birth in other countries is like? Have you ever …
- Natural Birth 101: What It Is, Why You’d Want One, and How to Make It HappenNatural Birth 101: What It Is, Why You’d Want One, and How to Make It Happen When a woman hears the term natural birth, many words, images, thoughts, and emotions come to …
- 8 Routine Newborn Procedures You Need to Know AboutFor many new parents, routine newborn procedures are something they’ve not given much thought to… yet. In this article I hope to describe the benefits of an undisturbed first hour …
- How to Push During Labor and DeliveryIn my childbirth classes, on the night we talk about how to push during labor and delivery, these fantastic pushing questions come up almost every single time. Since everybody is …
What’s New 🐣
Here are the most recent posts on Mother Rising’s blog.
- Break the Fear Tension Pain Cycle for a Better BirthThe fear tension pain cycle reveals how all three feed off each other creating an ever increasingly painful birth. This cycle is something parents need to understand when learning about …
- 2024 Birth Conferences for Birth and Postpartum ProfessionalsBirth workers, if you are looking for information about 2024 birth conferences you have come to the right place! This page has all the birth conferences organized by topic, then …
- Easy, No-Bake Pregnancy Energy Balls – Only 6 Ingredients!Pregnancy energy balls are the perfect, quick, and healthy high-protein snack for the voracious appetite of the pregnant and postpartum mama. These balls contain only 6 ingredients, are gluten and …
Healthy Pregnancy🤰
Pregnant or know someone who is? Learn the foundational elements to a healthy pregnancy, how to fix common pregnancy ailments, tips for self-care, and much more!
- Easy, No-Bake Pregnancy Energy Balls – Only 6 Ingredients!Pregnancy energy balls are the perfect, quick, and healthy high-protein snack for the voracious appetite of the pregnant and postpartum mama. These balls contain only 6 ingredients, are gluten and …
- Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy Book ReviewThis is a book review on Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding by Demetria Clark. Ladies, this book was written just for us. Demetria came over to …
- 22 Morning Sickness Gift Ideas for New MomsLooking for morning sickness gift ideas to create a care package or gift basket for a loved one? Morning sickness can be extremely challenging, especially if it isn’t in the …
Natural Birth 🌱
Mother Rising wants to help you learn the basics of a natural birth, how to plan for a natural birth, ways to cope with labor pain and much more! Lindsey LOVES to teach informed consent and decision making, and pain management!
- Break the Fear Tension Pain Cycle for a Better BirthThe fear tension pain cycle reveals how all three feed off each other creating an ever increasingly painful birth. This cycle is something parents need to understand when learning about …
- Is an Anterior Placenta Bad for Pregnancy and Birth?What is an anterior placenta and what does it mean for pregnancy? In this post we’ll discuss the risks, complications, and the annoying things that go along with having an …
- Tips for Communicating Your Birth Preferences With Your Healthcare TeamLadies, communicating your birth preferences with your healthcare team is one of the most important things to learn during pregnancy. Turns out, women are more satisfied with their birth experiences …
Mom Life 👶
Parents spend so much time preparing for childbirth, but what about everything after birth? Here is everything about life after birth with baby – mom life.
- Easy, No-Bake Pregnancy Energy Balls – Only 6 Ingredients!Pregnancy energy balls are the perfect, quick, and healthy high-protein snack for the voracious appetite of the pregnant and postpartum mama. These balls contain only 6 ingredients, are gluten and …
- Natural DIY Exfoliating Facial Cleanser RecipeMother Rising’s natural DIY exfoliating facial cleanser is perfect for daily use with normal to dry skin. This facial cleanser is incredibly easy to make, with only four ingredients that …
- Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy Book ReviewThis is a book review on Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding by Demetria Clark. Ladies, this book was written just for us. Demetria came over to …
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Explore Printables for Pregnancy and Birth
Bring the encouragement and beauty of Mother Rising’s printables to your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Below is a sneak peak of my bible verses for birth. Bible verses not your thing? No problem. Make sure to check out my empowering birth affirmations.
Morning Sickness Remedies
Looking for Morning Sickness Remedies? I got you.
From natural remedies to medical interventions, explore the top solutions for morning sickness that offer relief. There’s even a book for you!
Mother Rising is a holistic resource supporting new parents and birth workers in natural pregnancy, healthy birth, and strong postpartum.