Let's Talk Postpartum

*TW Miscarriage/Infant loss No parent should have to endure the loss of a child. Miscarriage is way more common than we might think affecting 1 in 4 women. 1 in 4! With stillbirths affecting 1 in 500. These are heartbreaking...

Mama, the first days and weeks of newborn life can be a whirlwind. The transition to motherhood brings all sorts of unexpected feelings, decisions and big life adjustments (we like to call this Matrescense). All while your body is healing...

Hey mama! Welcome to the very first part of our Viva La Vulva prepared for postpartum series!  Where we offer real talk about what to expect, tips and tricks to help you navigate changes and ways to prepare for all...

Hey mama! This is the second part of our Viva La Vulva prepared for postpartum series, we’re talking about C Section delivery and what to expect and how best to prepare to maximise your postpartum healing.  Viva La Vulva’s prepared...

Have you heard of matrescence, mama?
This powerful word describes the emotional, physical and identity shift that happens during the transition to motherhood. In this post, we explore how understanding matrescence can gently support postpartum recovery, maternal mental health, and the way we care for mums here in NZ.

Having a baby is not always straightforward for everyone, and as many as 1 in 4 New Zealanders experience infertility when trying to conceive. June is World Infertility Awareness Month, increasing awareness of the many infertility issues faced by couples...