Coconut oil

Lactation 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 …

Once upon a time, I tried some lactation cookies purchased from Target and I kid you not, they tasted like soap. They were the worst “cookies” I had ever eaten …

Coconut oil has many health benefits, especially for women in the childbearing year. One of the most interesting benefits for new mothers is that coconut oil increases the antimicrobial properties …

If you’re new to making popcorn on the stove, or if you’re an old hat, you’ll want to check this recipe out. By using my step-by-step instructions you will have …

Energy bites are the perfect, quick, and healthy snack for the voracious appetite of the pregnant and postpartum mama. Mother Rising’s energy bites contain only 6 ingredients, are gluten and …

When I started Mother Rising I never imagined how many women would be helped and empowered on their journey to motherhood. I can’t tell you how many kind emails and …

Whoever had the original thought to marry butternut squash, curry and coconut is my culinary hero. I love the combination so much that I decided to create a quick coconut …

These plantain pancakes are delicious, fast, simple and grain free. My family eats them around once per week and have replaced our previous favorite pancake alternative – banana egg pancakes. …

This year I have radically changed my diet, which has allowed me to lose more than 30 pounds. (I’ll share more about that on another day. Promise!)  One of the …

I Love Coconut Oil and Breastfeeding I use coconut oil as a moisturizer and I love it. It smells so good and hydrates my skin wonderfully! As you know, there …