Let's Talk Postpartum

Sh!t Just Got Real Introducing the No.2 x Viva La Vulva Psyllium Fibre After I, (Stevie, Viva La Vulva's co-founder) gave birth to Reef, I had a third-degree tear and some pretty gnarly issues with constipation and haemorrhoids.Honestly, I would...

Viva Expert Kate Bird (IBCLC - Lactation consultant, registered nurse, mama of 3, and postpartum pro) breaks down cluster feeding - what it is, why it happens, and how to survive it without doubting your body (or your sanity). Because spoiler alert: it’s normal, it’s clever, and it won’t last forever.

Whether you’re days away from birth or already feeding a hungry newborn, this guide created by Viva Expert Renata Lardelli, is here to help you prepare for breastfeeding not just practically, but emotionally and physically too. Because support isn’t a “nice-to-have” in the postpartum season, it’s the key to making breastfeeding sustainable. 

Most hospital bag lists forget the most important person — you. Midwives know postpartum recovery deserves real preparation, not last-minute guesses. Here’s what to pack in your hospital bag for postpartum, including the essentials midwives actually recommend and a free checklist to keep it simple.

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.

Written by Vanessa Werner from our Tribe of Experts My first baby made his entrance into the world by a C-section and since becoming pregnant again, I have been anticipating the sensitivities I may feel from my incision scar through...