Let's Talk Postpartum

We know we need to rest postpartum, but WHY?

You've no doubt heard: “Make sure you rest after birth.” But no one ever really talks about why we need to. Are we talking about lounging on the couch, cuddling with your new baby and people bringing you snacks all the...
Relationship dynamics shift

By Sarah Horne, Anchor Me Postpartum Understandably naive, many couples decide to start their family with rose-tinted glasses on. And yes! Creating new life is freaking magic but it’s also incredibly challenging and there is no blessed manual to guide...
1 IN 4 Mamas Experience Perinatal Distress- Expert Interview With Rachel Brown from Little Shadow

Hey mama! Having a baby is so exciting, yes, it’s also a huge adjustment and postpartum comes with so many ups and downs. With 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men suffering mental health issues during or after...
How to Embrace the First 40 days Postpartum

Embracing the first forty days postpartum can be an empowering practice. Here are some ways to fully embrace this transformative period!
NZ, We Are Failing Our Mothers And Children

MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH IS A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY. Mums, you have not failed. The system has failed you. If you find motherhood hard, you are not alone. In New Zealand, it is estimated, up to 50% of parents experience perinatal distress. ...

STOCK UP ON ESSENTIALS

You deserve to be held too, mama!