Natural and luxurious gift packages for new mums
The birth of a new baby attracts a lot of excitement, with family and friends providing your beautiful new family member with love, attention…
Pregnancy & Birth
Herbal infusions through pregnancy
Pregnancy and birth can be, and is for most women, a wonderful experience. It can be a time of wondrous health with glowing skin,…
The support of a doula: Birth, bereavement and postpartum healing
It was experiences in her own life that led Terri Bessa to train to be a birth, bereavement and postpartum doula. After suffering heartbreaking miscarriages, a…
This is Postpartum
By Nichole Graham ‘Bouncing back’ is something that we as mothers hear more often than we should, almost instantly after giving birth and sometimes…
Mother’s Helpers on Antenatal and Post-Natal Depression
Between 10 to 15 per cent of Kiwi women will experience depression during pregnancy or the postpartum period which makes it important to identify…
Belly Bandit: Maternity and post-pregnancy support wear
“Here, let me get that for you” And so it began…. After grabbing a bag of litter from an uppermost shelf, the chivalrous stock boy then…
A birth of choice
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re pregnant or hoping to conceive. Perhaps you know exactly what sort of experience you’d like to have,…
I’m Becoming a Mother… Is it Safe to Keep My Pets Around?
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Just this week Google told me that some visitors to this site were looking up information on what they should…
Let’s guard the guardians: Back midwives
By Freya Hill The first photo I ever took of my daughter was of her in the arms of our midwife. In the photo,…
Want to be good parents?
By Manasee Joshi Want to be good parents? Sprinkle some magic of attention on yourself first. Sounds mean doesn’t it when I put it…
Morning sickness: 9 natural ways to get relief
By Donna Maurer Pregnancy may be a natural process, but that doesn’t mean it’s always comfortable. Some women deal with food aversions… like strong…
Birthcare: Free Early Pregnancy Clinic
Birthcare is a primary maternity hospital for birthing and postnatal care and provides free support, care and education to mothers, babies and their families….
Motherhood – in the raw: A self-help book
After suffering physical and emotional pain from a traumatic pregnancy and birth, and while supporting her partner through severe depression, Megan de Gee was inspired to…
The Last Summer
By Freya Hill I have many happy childhood memories spent at the local swimming pool. It was a large but simple complex, where I…
Koru Photography: capturing memories to cherish forever
At a time when we are often rushing, often busy, it can feel like the days are passing by at pace. In the blink…
Who Knew Pregnancy Depression Can Last for Years?
By Dawn Kingston Many women think that if they struggle with depression or anxiety during pregnancy it will all go away when the baby…
Mandy Sidhu creative photography: capturing memories to treasure forever
After working as a senior graphic designer for a large company in Auckland, Mandy Sidhu decided to pursue her dream to become a maternity…
Omega-3s: What to take during pregnancy, the postnatal period, and childhood
By the Nordic Naturals Education Team One of the first questions from anyone interested in omega-3s is: How much should I take? It’s also one…
Heartbeat
By Freya Hill The morning we first saw you, the little flicker of you, started as rainy and wet. It was the first day…
What advice would you give your younger self?
By Amy Read I feel like this is a common question that interviewers like to ask celebrities, influencers, and entrepreneurs. As a midwife and…