It takes a village to raise a mother, too
Welcome to the corner of the internet where we embrace everything postpartum, from the physical stuff to the mental and emotional rollercoaster.
Our vibe is all about taking a holistic approach because we know that recovering from pregnancy and birth is about way more than just physical healing. It's about feeling supported, understood, and empowered on every level.
We're on a mission to be your go-to spot for all things postpartum wellness. We handpick our tribe of experts who are just as passionate as we are about giving you the real deal when it comes to postpartum. Together, we're here to make sure you get the care and knowledge you need to rock this incredible phase of life like the badass mama you are.
BE EMPOWERED THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
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How To Find Your Village - Sophie Moskowitz
At Viva La Vulva, we believe that no one should walk the postpartum path alone. But in today’s world, many parents find themselves doing just that, parenting in isolation. 💔 In this honest and powerful blog, our Expert Sophie Moskowitz (Imperfect Parents) reflects on her own search for a village during the early years of motherhood and shares how to find yours, and why community care is not a luxury, it’s essential! We agree!
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The collab your gut's been waiting for
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...
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Breastfeeding Awareness Week: Building Support That Lasts
Breastfeeding Awareness Week is here, and it’s not about pressure or perfection. We unpack what the week’s all about, the real breastfeeding stats in Aotearoa, where to get free support, and what sustainable care actually looks like (hint: it goes way beyond latch advice).
Our tribe of experts
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Monica Jaques - NZ Registered Dietitian
Hello I'm Monica! I'm a New Zealand Registered Dietitian passionate about helping women feel confident, nourished, and in tune with their bodies, especially during the transformational postpartum journey. I take a practical, evidence-based approach to nutrition that focuses on real food, real life, and real results.
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Kate Bird - Lactation Consultant, Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse & Mama to 3 Girls - Little Bird Lactation
Hello, I’m Kate, a registered neonatal intensive care nurse, internationally board-certified lactation consultant, and mum to three wild but wonderful girls. I’ve worked in healthcare for over a decade, supporting families through some of the most vulnerable moments of newborn...
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Arti Chhaganlal - Nutrition Consultant of Nourish Me Mama
Kia Ora, I’m Arti, the founder of Nourish Me Mama and a proud mama of two, Aarin & Ayra. I’m a Certified Nutrition Consultant with Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition, specialising in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Baby Nutrition. After transitioning...
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Sophie Moskowitz - Founder of Imperfect Parents, Māmā of 3
Kia ora, I'm Sophie, the founder of Imperfect Parents and Māmā to three children. With a background in psychology and ECE teaching, I was drawn to working with parents because I firmly believe that if the parents are ok, then...
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Renata Lardelli - Founder of Lila Jasmine, Nurse, Midwife, and Mother
Hello, I’m Renata the founder of Lila Jasmine and a Nurse, Midwife and mum to 3 wild but wonderful sons. I’ve worked in healthcare for almost 20 years, my career began as a paediatric nurse before I trained as...
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Jordyn - Your Birth Project - Hypnobirthing
I am a trained Hypnobirthing Instructor with years of experience facilitating adult learning, a passionate birth nerd hosting NZ's favourite Birth podcast and a Mum to two beautiful boys. Your Birth Project is the place you go to create your...
POSTPARTUM INFILTERED
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Sarah's Postpartum Unfiltered
From hyperemesis and NICU stays to navigating allergies and reflux, Sarah’s postpartum journey was anything but easy. In sharing her raw, unfiltered story, she reminds us that surviving each day is more than enough - and that no mama is ever alone!
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Kate's Postpartum Unfiltered
"I had so many expectations about birth. Every movie, every story made it seem like this huge, magical moment, the kind where you instantly fall in love, the bond is immediate, and everything just *clicks*...."
