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.

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.

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!

Bringing a baby earthside via C-section is no small feat — it’s major abdominal surgery and the birth of your beautiful baby. That’s a lot for your body (and mind) to process. Recovery takes time, patience, and the right support system....

Welcome to the fourth trimester—a whirlwind of emotions, changes, and new beginnings. Along with the midnight feeds and baby snuggles comes a whole new vocabulary. Understanding these terms can help you feel more in control and supported during this transition....