Let's Talk Postpartum

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...

Hey mama! This is the third part of our Viva La Vulva prepared for postpartum series, we’re talking about Pelvic Floor & Prolapse and what to expect and prepare for postpartum. Viva La Vulva’s prepared for postpartum series offers real...

Hey mama! This is Part 4 of our Viva La Vulva prepared for postpartum series, we’re talking about all things breasts, what to look out for, feeding baby, colostrum, mastitis, nipple pain, engorgement and more. Viva La Vulva’s prepared for...

Birth Kit Essentials: What to Pack for Birth & Postpartum Recovery Packing your birth kit is one of the most grounding things you can do in the final weeks of pregnancy. We’ve asked mamas who’ve been there.We’ve talked to midwives.We’ve...