Safe Exercises That You Can Do In The Third Trimester
By Kylee Harris The third trimester can be the most physically and emotionally challenging part of your pregnancy, as these are the last few…
Pregnancy & Birth
How do we birth when the boy keeps crying wolf?
By Claire Eccleston, Midwife, Spinning Babies ® approved trainer, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. © 2020. I am in my car driving. I have some music on. My little…
Matrescence: from Woman to Mother
By Belinda Haan When I became a mother, I was alarmed that I did not enjoy every moment. I was shocked at the river…
Motivation, Inspiration & Support for your Unique Motherhood Journey
Motherhood By Design is a carefully created online space for mums and mums-to-be looking for ways to optimise their health for them and their…
Affordable Maternity & Nursing Wear Providing Style & Comfort
Struggling to find stylish and affordable maternity and nursing wear when she was pregnant with her daughter, Alisha Harper set out to provide fellow…
40 Weeks: Supporting Women to have a Healthy Pregnancy
Bianka Barrett is passionate about health and wellbeing, and committed to supporting women on their pregnancy journey and into motherhood. Having suffered pregnancy loss…
Preparing Mind, Body & Soul in Pregnancy and Beyond
Pregnancy is just the beginning of an amazing journey, but it is not without its fears and uncertainties. With the focus often being on…
Doula Support: Holding & Honouring Your Sacred Space
Jenine Ellis has provided doula support to her close community for the last 15 years, gaining a deep insight into how essential doulas are…
Little ‘Hubs of Love’ for when Pregnancy Comes as a ‘Surprise’
Inspired by her own experience of a ‘surprise’ pregnancy and finding little support available, Lara Malin Wynyard is passionate about promoting the Pregnancy Help…
The Maternity Market: Must-Have Products for Pregnancy and Postpartum
The Maternity Market is owned and run by mums and best friends Bronwyn and Nikki. Inspired by their own experiences of pregnancy, they had…
Surviving Unwanted Questions & Comments During the Holidays as a New or Expectant Parent
By Dr. Dawn Kingston If you are a new or expectant parent, expectations and attitudes increase tenfold-everyone wants to know your most intimate business…
Mamas in Lockdown: An inspiring collection of personal stories
On 28 February 2020, New Zealand reported its first case of Covid-19. By 26 March, New Zealand was at alert level 4 – complete…
Women’s Health & Postpartum Ayurvedic Care
The postpartum period is a vulnerable time for both mother and baby. It is a critical time for their health and wellbeing, and their…
Revolutionary Postpartum Care: Aiding Natural Recovery For Mums
Noonie is a unique maternity care brand founded in Australia by Alana Nolan. Wanting to help out a friend preparing for the birth of…
Supportive, Empowering Antenatal Education & Doula Services
Childbirth should be the most empowering, rewarding and exciting experience in a woman’s life, but it can be confusing to know where to go…
32 Unforgettable Chairs
By Francoise Voldoire Our first cuddles were not the first cuddles every mum dreams of.. but it was EXTRA beautiful. In one of those unforgettable chairs, I held…
Supportive Recovery Wear: Caring For You as You Care For Your Baby
Mother and daughter duo Rangimarie and Bonnie believe that every woman can have the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey they desire. A midwife of…
The Mother of all Headaches: Solving Headaches Naturally During Pregnancy
By Kylee Harris More pregnant women are coming forward and citing headaches as a side effect. According to a recent medical review, approximately 39…
The Importance of Birth Education & Postpartum Support
Offering birth education, hypnobirthing classes and postpartum doula support, Danika Armstrong’s goal is to help women to birth safely and comfortably and enjoy and…
Your Birth Story Matters
By Sarah Noble I had a traumatic birth. I felt I had no choice but to accept medical intervention. I felt powerless. I didn’t feel in control. I…