How to Get Through Transition Without an Epidural
It is 100% possible to get through transition without an epidural! This article is FULL of wonderful information about how to do just that. Let’s go! What is Transition? Birth …
Transition
How to Labor at Home as Long as Possible
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 …
The Silver Lining of Vomiting During Labor
Vomiting during labor sounds pretty awful. I mean, it’s kinda like getting kicked when you’re already down. No mother is excited to hear that throwing up during childbirth can be …
411 Contractions Rule
The 411 contractions rule is an easy way to know when to go to the hospital. – when each contraction is 4 minutes apart, 1 minute long, and has been …
Thoughts On Suffering in Labor and Life
I wrote these thoughts on suffering in labor during March of 2017, but for whatever reason never published it. I just read it again, 6.5 years later and, interestingly enough, …
First Stage of Labor 101 for the First Time Parent
The first stage of labor is the longest stage and everything that happens before pushing, birth, and the placenta. Because it’s so long and varied, the first stage of labor …
How Far Apart Should Contractions Be Before Going to the Hospital?
When planning for their hospital birth, many parents want to know how far apart should contractions be before going to the hospital. Dads want to know so they don’t accidentally …
Tips for Natural Birth That Will Decrease Your Pain
Whether you’re dead set on a natural childbirth or just want to see how things go, use Mother Rising’s tips for natural birth to decrease your pain (no matter what’s on …
When to Go to the Hospital for Labor
Whether you’re a first time mom, a seasoned pro, planning for a VBAC, or pregnant with twins, it’s important to know when to go to the hospital for labor. Many …
How to Get to the Hospital Without Having a Car Baby
Nobody wants to have a car baby. I’ve never read a birth plan that expressed the desire to go into labor, hop in the car, have a baby on the …
Mother Rising’s Top 5 Greatest Hits | Mother Rising
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 …
Natural Birth Plan: What You Need to Know About Writing One
I don’t enthusiastically encourage creating a birth plan with my childbirth classes and even my doula clients. One reason is because I dislike the negative responses from nurses in the …