Natal Care Naturally

27/02/2026

Affirmations are a powerful tool for preparing your mind for labour, helping to reduce fear and anxiety, lower stress hormones, and boost focus and confidence. Repeating positive statements — like “My body knows what to do. I trust my body”— during pregnancy and with each contraction can build mental readiness, give purpose to each surge, and reinforce the belief that labour is progressing. Combining affirmations with breathing or visualization techniques can create a calm, positive mindset, helping you approach your birth experience with confidence and focus.

26/02/2026

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Fakaalofa lahi atu.

We are glad to welcome all Pregnant Mums and their partners and supporting persons to our March classes.
Here's the dates for our March Antenatal sessions, Onsite and in the Week-ends.

Contact us for registrations details.

26/02/2026

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Next Waananga Hapuutanga with me..

25/02/2026

Free pregnancy & parenting support in Taranaki 🤍

25/02/2026

Check it out!

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes… and I’m finally ready to share it.

I’ve created the Bellies to Babies Support Hub on Skool — an online space dedicated to pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

For a while now, I’ve felt the limits of Facebook groups. Each class gets its own group, information gets buried, conversations disappear, and not everyone is even on Facebook anymore.

So I built something better.

Inside the Hub, everything is organised and easy to find — whether you’re 10 weeks pregnant or holding your newborn.

There are sections for:
• Pregnancy
• Labour & Birth
• Early Parenting
• Partners

You’ll find clear explanations, reflective checklists, real talk about induction, epidurals, hormones, water birth, newborn feeding, transition… and space to ask the questions you’re actually thinking about.

You don’t have to be one of my in-person class members.
You don’t even have to live locally.
If you’re pregnant (or planning to be) and want grounded, evidence-based education in a calm space — this is for you.

It’s education you can trust.
Support you can return to.
And a community that grows with you.

This is for you.

Come join us inside the Hub.

Let’s make pregnancy and birth feel less overwhelming — and more empowering.

https://www.skool.com/bellies-to-babies-support-hub-2294/about

23/02/2026

Not all TENS machines are created equal — and the right one can completely change your labour experience. ⚡
In our latest blog, What’s the Best TENS Machine for Labour?, we break down exactly what to look for when borrowing or hiring a TENS — from endorphin-boosting base mode to the all-important boost button for contractions.
If you want the best Labour TENS machine for the best pain-relieving support, this is a must-read for you.
Learn more at www.tenshire.co.nz - so you can head into labour feeling calm, prepared, and supported.

17/02/2026

Move-it-mama! 🧘🏽‍♀️
Did you know? Labouring in upright and active positions can help your baby move down more easily while also easing pain and increasing comfort. Walking, rocking your pelvis, slow dancing with your partner, sitting and swaying on a birth or peanut ball, kneeling and leaning, or using pillows or a birth sling for support can all help you stay mobile. Focusing on movement and choosing positions that feel natural for your body is linked with shorter labours, less need for pain relief, lower pain levels, and a more satisfying birth experience—while lying flat is best saved for short rest breaks rather than long periods.
You got this mama! 🤍

17/02/2026

Rhythmic breathing during labour maximises the amount of oxygen available to you and your baby.

Breathing techniques can also help you stay focused and release tension.

Think of the word “relax”.
It has two syllables, “re” and “lax”. As you breathe in, think “re”, and as you breathe out, think “lax”. Don’t let your mind wander away from repeating the word “relax”’ in tune with your breathing. When you breathe out, try to let go of any tensions in your body. Focus on the muscles which you know become tense when you’re stressed. Remember, every time you breathe out: “laaaax”. The out-breath is the one to focus on: the in-breath takes care of itself!

Counted breathing is another option. As you breathe in, count slowly up to 3 or 4. As you breath out, count backwards.

A birthing partner can help you keep your breathing steady by breathing with you.

16/02/2026

Is your Due Date countdown ON? ⏳
Birth bag packed, TENS set up, mindset ready. Let’s do this, baby 💪🤍