Planning for a VBAC in Your Community | Mother Rising
Cesareans rates are around 30% in my community, and odds are they’re a similar rate in yours. Because it’s such a common procedure, it makes sense that we all have lots of …
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The Best Foods for Morning Sickness Relief | Mother Rising
As promised, the following is the conclusion to a two part series on morning sickness cures. The first post is geared towards morning sickness tips that will make your first …
Morning Sickness Tips That Will Make Your First Trimester Wonderful | Mother Rising
If you are newly pregnant (or thinking about becoming pregnant) this post will be invaluable for you. In this post I will share my favorite morning sickness tips so that …
How to Feel Better During Pregnancy, Naturally | Mother Rising
Feeling poorly during pregnancy can quickly overshadow the excitement of a new baby on the way. These natural remedies for pregnancy symptoms will help new mothers feel better and enjoy pregnancy once …
13 Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Back Pain | Mother Rising
Women experience pregnancy back pain for a variety of reasons. Some point to an increase in the hormone relaxin, which allows for ligaments and joints to relax in preparation for …
Should I Use Gas and Air for Labour? | Mother Rising
In many countries, gas and air is commonly used as a pain coping strategy during childbirth. Gas and air doesn’t eliminate the pain of contractions, but eases anxiety and tension. But …
Surprise! Pitocin Is Linked to Postpartum Depression | Mother Rising
Pitocin®, a synthetic form of oxytocin, is routinely given to women before, during and immediately following birth to induce and augment labor and to also prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage. …
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. …
The Best Pregnancy Books of 2016 | Mother Rising
2016 was a great year for new pregnancy books! Of course, as is my annual tradition, I have created a list of my favorite and the best pregnancy books of …
How to Stop Throwing Up During Labor | Mother Rising
Throwing up is awful. And it’s even more miserable while in labor. However, there are many ways to stop throwing up during labor, or at least minimize it. Before we jump …
Best of 2016 – Mother Rising’s Top 10 Posts | Mother Rising
Best of 2016 – Mother Rising’s Top 10 Posts 2016 was a great year for Mother Rising. Traffic spiked and lots of women, just like you, have found the website to …
Mistakes Pregnant Women Make in The First Trimester | Mother Rising
Becoming pregnant, especially for the first time, can cause new parents to feel feelings of joy, disconnectedness, romance, shock, depression and hope… all within the first hour. If this is you, congratulations! …