Kowhai Therapeutic Services: Supporting Couples through Every Stage of Their Pregnancy Journey
Parenthood is one of the most significant milestones in a person’s life, and the journey towards it can be filled with both excitement and…
Health
Live Healthy. Live Consciously. Live Happy.
After tragically losing her mum to cancer, Kasia Dabrow-Kielan started on a new path to research, study and practise alternative methods to improve general…
Having Fun & Keeping our Children’s Skin Safe in the Sun
Being outside with our families is so much fun but we need to be mindful of the effect our New Zealand sun can have…
Optimising Your Diet for Breastfeeding
By Meagan McWhirter, Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc NutDMed & MHumNut) Breastfeeding places a huge nutrient demand on the body, requiring a higher dietary intake of…
Motherhood, Emotional Challenges and Singing
By Julia Williamson Babies and children sense when a parent is depressed, anxious or angry and are affected by the parent’s mood. Some spiritual…
Ayurvedic Skincare to Nourish & Renew Your Skin
Ayurda skincare was lovingly created by Rippan Sandhu, inspired by the knowledge she gained from her elders. Throughout Rippan’s life, her mother and older…
3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Baby’s Exposure to Microplastic
By Jenna Horner It’s hard to believe that we all have tiny particles of plastic floating around in our bodies. We can’t see them…
Managing Parental Anxiety
By Mandy Rees Am I the only parent who worries about pretty much everything? My daughters are 21 and 16 and I still wonder…
What are the Benefits of Filtered Water for Kids?
By Jane Marsh As a mum, you want your kids to be as healthy as possible. You may have heard that drinking filtered water…
Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation): What is it, how do you spot it and what can you do about it?
By Magda, Busylizzy Mummy&Me Pilates instructor During pregnancy, the right and left halves of the rectus abdominis muscles (six pack) separate to accommodate your…
Discover Your Unique Path to Serenity
Since beginning her midwifery training back in 2000, Rozalind Neil developed a passion for women’s health and wellbeing, along with a strong desire to…
Opening Up to Our Natural Psychic Abilities on the Pregnancy journey
By Kristen Budd There are so many old wives’ tales that you receive when you are pregnant. My favourite is that heartburn is a…
Nourishing & Supporting Your Wellbeing through Preconception, Pregnancy & Beyond
The road to motherhood is filled with wonderful, breathtaking moments – moments that take on greater meaning when you are growing and nourishing new…
Strong from the Inside Out
HTPilatesPlus was established in 2013 by Physiotherapist Hollie Turner. With over 20 years’ experience working in multiple rehabilitation settings both nationally and internationally, she…
Your Regular Workout is Not Good Enough Any More
By Faye Wood Back in ye days of ol’, people would think that being pregnant was a “condition” and it is often still referred…
Look After Your Skin in a Way That’s Safe for You & Your Little Ones
Pregnancy is an exciting and nerve-wracking journey that comes with a long list of dos and don’ts for new and soon-to-be mums. You’ve ditched…
Natural Solutions to Support Wound Healing
Chronic wound care costs the Australian healthcare system an astonishing $3 billion per year – and this figure is rising. The World Health Organisation…
Sick, Sleep-Deprived Newborn Led to Aussie Mother’s Invention of Baby Sleep Aide
Imagine your newborn was so ill they never slept. It was our family’s reality for the first year of our daughter’s life. Hi, my…
How Can a Psychologist Help My Endometriosis?
By Ashlee Wells “Excessive bleeding and painful periods are a normal part of being a woman, right?”. This is one of the ultimate myths…
Guiding You Home to Yourself in Motherhood
At The Mother Tree Effect, they believe that when a mother thrives, her family thrives too. Founder Laura Christiansen understands all too well the…