How one mum’s birth plan led to a business idea – Bliss Birth
Let’s be honest, birth is far from blissful. But let me explain. My midwife was a total badass, cool as a cucumber under pressure –…
Pregnancy & Birth
Reducing Morning Sickness in Pregnancy
After the initial excitement of a positive pregnancy test, misery can soon kick in around week 6 of pregnancy when morning sickness appears. As…
Jodelicious Teas: Nurturing Your Body & Soul
After turning to herbal teas to prepare her body for childbirth and then to help increase milk supply during breastfeeding, Jodie Clarke experimented with…
Four ways hypnobirthing can support all kinds of births
By Kate Isaacs Hypnobirthing seems to be having its day. Kate Middleton recently revealed that she did it. Actress Jessica Alba did too. What might…
Early Pregnancy Matters
By Sarah Noble We are told not to tell anyone we are pregnant, until the second trimester. We are told to keep it quiet,…
36 Hours: A Meditation on miscarriage
By Bevan Morgan When I sat down to write this at the start of the week, I had already decided that I wanted to…
The Clever Body Series: The Beautiful Broad Ligament
By Claire Eccleston, Midwife, Spinning Babies ® approved trainer, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. © 2020. This is the second article in a series of 12 articles exploring our…
Supporting Women Through Pre- & Post-Natal Yoga
An experienced pre- and post-natal yoga instructor, Lynley Middlemiss wanted to create a supportive community for women dealing with big changes in their lives, and give…
5 Ways to Exercise While Physical Distancing and Pregnant
By Dr. Dawn Kingston What do you think about exercising while physical distancing? What about exercising while physical distancing and pregnant at the same time? …
Full Circle Midwifery & Lactation Support: Continuity of Postnatal Care with Heart
An experienced midwife and lactation consultant, it was her own experience and struggles through the postnatal period that inspired Bekki Cavallaro to start Full Circle Midwifery…
The Clever Bodies Series: The Sexy Round Ligaments
By Claire Eccleston, Midwife, Spinning Babies approved trainer, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. © 2020. The following article is one in a series of twelve that will…
Let’s Talk About Your Birth Story
Let’s talk about your birth story. Be it positive, negative or everything in between. Why it matters – and what you can do to support yourself well. “The moment…
How to prepare for the unexpected surprises of parenthood
By Dr Nicole Highet, Founder and Executive Director of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) For most people, the transition to parenthood can come with…
Embracing the Beauty of Pregnancy
After experiencing pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Amanda Murphy was left with a new appreciation of how amazing and beautiful the female…
Spinning Babies: Physiology before Force
With a desire to help and support women to feel respected, loved and acknowledged through their journey into motherhood, Claire Eccleston offers her amazing…
Hello Baby! Midwifery: navigate pregnancy and the postnatal period with confidence
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times of your life, but it also comes with fear and uncertainties. With 25 years’ experience…
Nourish and Nurture: For a healthy, balanced life
Sophie Dunn is a passionate functional nutritionist with a desire to help others live a better and more balanced life through the nurturing of…
Are You Pregnant and Anxious About the Coronavirus?
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Pregnant women who are already at risk for anxiety or depression may experience higher stress levels what with breaking news and measures that may…
Sarah the Doula: Supporting women through birth and postpartum
As a birth and postpartum doula in Auckland, New Zealand, Sarah the Doula supports and guides women to trust in their bodies and believe that…
NaturoBest: Natural prenatal and preconception supplements
It was her battle with polycystic ovarian syndrome and then an unpleasant experience with morning sickness that fuelled Nikki Warren’s passion towards naturopathy. There were no good…