43 Powerful Bible Verses for New Moms | Mother Rising
Mothering for the first time may fill us with wonder, fear, doubt, excitement, isolation, hope, and many other complicated emotions. Use these 43 powerful bible verses for new moms …
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10 Things About Postpartum That Will Surprise You | Mother Rising
The mysteries of becoming a mother don’t end once pregnancy is over. In fact, the fun’s just getting started. Here are 10 things about postpartum that will surprise you (or …
How to Minimize the Most Irritating Postpartum Stress Triggers | Mother Rising
The knowns and unknowns of postpartum seem daunting and overwhelming to many new parents. Most want to know what to expect and how to avoid postpartum stress triggers. Because of …
How to Enjoy Christmas While Pregnant | Mother Rising
Enjoying Christmas while pregnant requires forethought, courage and surrender (which ironically are some of the character traits needed for a satisfying birth experience and parenting). Learning how to enjoy Christmas …
The Pregnant Athlete Book Review | Mother Rising
I have NEVER read a book like this before! If you are an athlete you are in for a treat! The Pregnant Athlete is written to the athletic woman that becomes …
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 …
The Best Labor Breathing Technique for a Natural Birth | Mother Rising
In my childbirth classes I teach the best labor breathing technique. It’s extremely effective, women all over the world use it in labor without knowing what it is, it’s easy …
The Best Postpartum Pads for the First Six Weeks | Mother Rising
Choose the best postpartum pads for the first six weeks after birth. Plan for heavy bleeding at first, and continually less for the remaining 3-5 weeks. In this post we …
The Ultimate Natural Pregnancy Checklist | Mother Rising
When I first found out I was pregnant one of my first thoughts was, “What do I do?”. Pregnancy was very exciting, yet extremely abstract and slightly terrifying. I didn’t …
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 …
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! …
How to Make Electrolyte Cubes for Morning Sickness | Mother Rising
If you found this page and are in the throws of morning sickness, these electrolyte cubes for morning sickness are just what you need. Morning Sickness Sucks Morning sickness is the …