Let's Talk Postpartum

Your fourth trimester doesn’t come with a manual, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Here’s what actually helps Kiwi mums recover, heal, and feel supported with natural, midwife-loved postpartum care in Aotearoa.

We’re Starting the Postpartum Rest Revolution! Let’s be real, the early days of postpartum are a wild, leaky, bleary-eyed ride, and at the heart of it all? Sleep deprivation. The kind that turns “What day is it?” into a legitimate daily question, and has you crying because someone asked you "how are you?" or if baby was "sleeping through the night". We put together some easy tips and tricks from our Viva La Vulva Experts to get more Zzz's postpartum! 

Maternal mental illness isn't a modern construct. it’s not something we millennials made up (millennial mum here). It's as ancient as motherhood itself. Yet for so long, women have been silenced out of fear, fear for their lives and fear of getting their children taken off them. Looking back at its history gives us some insight into understanding the stigma, and the feelings of isolation for women struggling. And it is one that all women should know about!

Here are Expert Edee Bolton's 10 top tips to consider when returning to exercise post-birth centered around nurturing and honouring your body’s needs, being intentional in your approach rather than just winging it to help you reconnect with movement, safely and with your long term health in mind.

 

Ah, the holiday season: a time for sun, family, and... the chaos of being a brand-new parent. While everyone else is planning beach outings and barbecues, you might be wondering how to simply get through each day. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these 10 easy tips to help you cruise through the holidays postpartum like the super mama you are!

Written by Michelle McSweeney, Viva La Vulva's Tribe of Expert. The topic of postpartum depletion has a special place in my heart because for me it was one of the lowest points of my life but also one of the...