Let's Talk Postpartum

It's Caesarean Awareness Month, and we have thoughts. Around 1 in 3 babies born in Aotearoa New Zealand arrives via c-section. One in three. That's an enormous number of mamas navigating major abdominal surgery, and yet belly birth recovery is...

Real talk on C-section recovery, healing, and what postpartum actually looks like Let’s clear something up first. A belly birth isn’t the “easy way out.”It’s major abdominal surgery… followed immediately by motherhood. So if you’re here prepping, healing, or somewhere...

Your no-BS guide to postpartum recovery after a C-section Let’s just say it:You didn’t just “have a baby.”You had major abdominal surgery… and then got handed a newborn. Wild. Belly birth recovery deserves way more than “take it easy.”So here’s...

You were planning your birth, envisioning how things might unfold, maybe even dreaming of that first golden hour snuggle. And then, curveball. You’re told you need an emergency c-section. Deep breath. Let’s unpack what that really means and (just as importantly) what you still get to choose.

This one is for the first-time mamas, the ones who’ve never had belly birth even cross their mind. We’re here to walk you through it with love, honesty, and a whole lot of practical know-how.

When sleep feels like a distant memory understanding the different types of rest can be a game-changer! We’ve said it before and we will say it again; Rest is a revolutionary act in terms of societal demands on mamas. And resting isn’t just about an 8-hour sleep, here are 7 ways to rest and recharge when a deep sleep might not be an option...

Perineal healing after birth isn’t something to push through, it’s something to support. This guide shares practical, gentle ways to care for your body postpartum, from soothing soreness to supporting tissue repair with trusted botanicals.