I’m Pregnant… How Do I Choose a Midwife?
By Hannah Schenker Congratulations! You will likely have peed on a stick and confirmed with a blood test that you are now growing a…
Pregnancy & Birth
Will I Love My Baby At First Sight?
By Antonia Anderson You’ve probably imagined it a thousand times in the past few months… that magical moment when you first meet your baby….
Why Does My Pregnant Body Ache?
By Lana Fort Pregnancy is such a special and exciting time but unfortunately can bring unwanted aches and pains. Most of these pains are…
The Power of the Birth Image
Byron Bay-based photographer Serina Crinis takes the most exquisite photographs of women, bellies, births, babies and breastfeeding. Documenting births is her absolute passion, which was…
After Birth Care: Postpartum Care Kits for Mums to Rest, Restore and Recover
We don’t really talk much about physically recovering from having a baby – nor are we really prepared for what that might entail. After…
Take It Easy Mama: The Ultimate Stress-Free Hospital Bag
By Hannah Schenker Planning to birth in a hospital or birth centre? Have you already planned the bag you will bring along with you?…
Four Times the Sweetness: NZ’s Newest Quads Capture Hearts
Cassandra English delivers another dose of heart-melting newborn bliss. New Zealand’s leading newborn photographer has once again captured sibling magic – believed to be…
I Don’t Pregnant Well
By Karyn Cossey I see them in magazines, sitting across from me in cafes and on TV. Glowing, beautiful, happy, pregnant mums. Wow. How…
Natural Creators: The Natural Way To Grow A Business
By Natalie Kent A fertile woman is not just ripe for birthing babies; mothers are naturally wired for creation and when their creative juices…
9 Common Mistakes Mums Struggle With When Returning To Exercise After Having A Baby
By Kirstyn Campbell There are some really common mistakes that mums make when they are returning to exercise after having a baby, and they…
Can You Naturally Choose the Gender of Your Baby?
For most of us trying to conceive, choosing a gender is not something we would usually think we have any control over. But is…
Truly Wholesome: Toxin Free Products for Healthy Mums and Bubs
At Truly Wholesome, you will find nutritionist-curated, toxin free, organic and natural products delivered to your door every month! You can shop products on…
I’m Pregnant. So Why Can’t I Tell You?
By Abigail Rasminsky When a woman conceals the first trimester of pregnancy, who is she trying to protect? These days when I leave the house, I…
Get the Recipe for Postnatal Peace
We spend so much time during pregnancy preparing for the birth, but not so much time planning for the fourth trimester. Would you like to…
Our Health is a Reflection of our Habits: Do You Need a Health Coach?
We all know the importance of eating healthy foods, practicing other good health habits and of course moving our bodies – especially as parents…
Pilates Fitness: Perfect for Pregnant and New Mums
For pregnant and postpartum mamas, core strength is a real biggie: how to create it, how to strengthen it, how to regain it post-birth….
The Home of Beautiful Maternity and Everyday Wear: Amabel Gowns
Do you have a maternity photo shoot coming up and are in need of a beautiful gown? Do you have some other kind of…
Post Natal Mamas: Are You Getting Help With Your Core and Pelvic Floor?
Having a baby can cause some unwanted changes in and around your pelvic floor and core muscles. Post natal incontinence is really common, but…
Fearful of the Night: On Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
By Michele Powles. This is an excerpt about postnatal depression and anxiety from the book “When We Remember to Breathe“. Fearful of the night…
Birth Naturally at a Primary Birth Unit: Birthcare Huntly
By Hannah Schenker North Waikato mamas! Have you decided where you will have your baby? Are you looking for somewhere warm, friendly and supportive,…