Let's Talk Postpartum

Witch hazel has been a trusted natural remedy for generations. Learn how Kiwi mums use it for postpartum recovery and why it remains a hospital bag essential.

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. 

Forget the nursery. Here's how to actually prepare for postpartum recovery: rest, food, support, and care. Real, raw advice for new mums from the founder of Viva La Vulva.

Discover the timeless benefits of raspberry leaf tea, a centuries-old herbal ritual used by midwives, mothers, and birth workers. From late pregnancy to postpartum recovery and even monthly cycles, learn how this gentle, grounding tea supports your body, nurtures your wellbeing, and creates a calming self-care ritual.

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.

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.