Homebirth in the Hospital Book Review | Mother Rising
The title of this book is what caught my attention, which is exactly why, I’m sure, it was given that title. I mean, a homebirth in the hospital sounds like …
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How to Prepare for Another Baby After a Traumatic Birth | Mother Rising
If you’re pregnant again and need to know how to prepare for another baby after a traumatic birth this post is for you. I hope that the words below will …
How to Survive “The Baby Apocalypse” | Mother Rising
Labor, delivery and postpartum are comparable to the apocalypse and I therefore affectionately describe this season of life as The Baby Apocalypse. In this post I will walk you, dear reader, through …
Water Birth 101: Benefits, Warnings, Tips and Tricks | Mother Rising
A water birth is when a woman gives birth in a tub or pool of water instead of on dry land. Women may choose water birth as a method of pain …
The Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Doula | Mother Rising
If you are pregnant you’ve likely already heard the term doula as nowadays it is a common word used during pregnancy. A doula is a support person hired to provide physical, …
Tips on How to Give Birth Like an Animal | Mother Rising
Want to give birth like an animal? April the Giraffe gave birth to her baby on April 15, 2017. April was a birth warrior! Not only was she able to give …
7 Mistakes First Time Moms Make Before and During Labor | Mother Rising
The tone of this post may come across as a bit more negative and judgmental than my typical posts. But ladies, I have somethin’ to say, so listen to me good. …
30 Comforting Bible Verses for Labor and Delivery | Mother Rising
These 30 bible verses for labor and delivery will bring comfort during the end of pregnancy and throughout the intensity of any type of birth – natural birth, medicated or …
How to Have an Empowered Natural Hospital Birth | Mother Rising
Not only is it possible to have a natural hospital birth, it is possible to have an empowered natural hospital birth. Indeed! By reading the following most popular articles on Mother Rising, …
10 of the Best Pregnancy Books You Must Read in the Second Trimester | Mother Rising
Pregnancy books in the second trimester should be devoted to: General Childbirth Education Childbirth Methods Building your Birth Team Birth Stories and Fitness (Here is a list of the best first …
10 Proven Tips for a Successful VBAC | Mother Rising
Planning a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) is a significant journey that requires forethought, planning, a woman to find her voice and have it be heard. If you are planning for a …
How to Labor at Home as Long as Possible | Mother Rising
Many women in my childbirth classes and those that hire me for doula support often ask for tips on how to labor at home as long as possible. In fact, one …