Nurtured Birth & Parenting Education

14/09/2025

🌿 Preparing for baby’s arrival can feel like a lot - but you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

At Nurture(d), our antenatal classes are more than just education - they’re about connection, confidence, and community.

What makes our classes special?
✨ Small group sizes that allow for genuine connection
✨ A warm, welcoming space where every question is valued
✨ Evidence-based, down-to-earth guidance from an experienced Childbirth Educator
✨ Support for both you and your partner
✨ A chance to build lasting friendships with other local parents-to-be

Whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, we’re here to walk alongside you.

📅 Last class of 2025 starting soon – spaces are limited!
📍 Hamilton East, NZ
📞 Book now at www.nurtured.nz or message us to learn more.

💚 Because every parent deserves to feel nurtured.

21/08/2025

Beautiful words here about Michel Odent, a true champion in the birth space. Moe mai rā.

We are deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of Michel Odent, whose vision and writing reshaped the way we understand human birth.

Michel Odent reminded us that birth is not a medical procedure to be controlled, but a primal rythm to be respected. He advocated for home-like maternity units, warm water births, protecting the birthing woman's privacy and honouring her instincts, undisturbed contact between mother and newborn; he was among the first to discuss the importance of the microbiome, and question many of the practices that had (and have) become normalised in overmedicalised maternity systems globally.

"The first intervention in natural childbirth is the one the woman does herself when she walks out the front door of her own home in labor". - Michel Odent.

We thank you, Michel, for your passion, vision and committment to women and newborns.

17/08/2025

🌿 Preparing for baby’s arrival can feel like a lot — but you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

At Nurture(d), our antenatal classes are more than just education — they’re about connection, confidence, and community.

👶 What makes our classes special?
✨ Small group sizes that allow for genuine connection
✨ A warm, welcoming space where every question is valued
✨ Evidence-based, down-to-earth guidance from an experienced Childbirth Educator
✨ Support for both you and your partner
✨ A chance to build lasting friendships with other local parents-to-be

Whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, we’re here to walk alongside you.

📅 New classes starting soon – spaces are limited!
📍 Hamilton East, NZ
📞 Book now at www.nurtured.nz or message us to learn more.

💚 Because every parent deserves to feel nurtured — and every journey is better with community.

24/07/2025

Water is such a great option for relaxation and pain relief during labour and/or birth! River Ridge have two beautiful pools available.

💦🩵 Each of our pool rooms (attached to the birth rooms) is an inviting, warm and calming space. A fantastic option for natural pain relief, with the freedom to move around. 🩵💦

17/07/2025

🌸 Birth Trauma Awareness Week Special 🌸
Get $50 OFF Antenatal Classes between now and 27 July.

Did you know that 1 in 3 mums in Aotearoa report their birth as traumatic? That’s 50 mums every single day. This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week, and it’s a powerful reminder of how important it is for every birthing person to feel respected through their journey.

I’m passionate about helping change this statistic. That’s why I’m joining the incredible team at in their “50 for 50” campaign and offering $50 off all antenatal classes.

💛 Offer extends until 27 July
💛 No code needed - discount applied automatically
💛 Book now at www.nurtured.nz

Because everyone deserves to walk away from their birth feeling whole 💛

16/07/2025

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week.

1 in 3 mums in Aotearoa report their birth as traumatic, which is 50 mums per day.

I’m really passionate about helping to educate couples around their rights and advocating for themselves in the birth room, to hopefully lower this statistic. It’s important that everyone walks away from their birth feeling respected and whole.

have heaps of information about this over on their page and they are encouraging people to take part in their “50 for 50” campaign.

For my part, I’m offering $50 off antenatal classes, and because I’m a bit late in posting this, I’ll keep this offering open for an extra week (until 27 July). Head over to www.nurtured.nz to book and I’ll automatically apply the discount to your invoice.

26/06/2025

🌿 Feeling excited (and maybe a little overwhelmed) about baby’s arrival? Let us walk alongside you on this incredible journey. 💛

At Nurture(d), our thoughtfully designed antenatal classes empower you with practical knowledge, emotional support, and a sense of reassurance as you prepare for birth and early parenting.

👶 What you’ll experience:
✨ Evidence-based, down-to-earth education
✨ A warm, welcoming space to ask all your questions
✨ Tools to help you feel confident and in control
✨ Support for both you and your partner
✨ A chance to connect with other local parents-to-be

Led by an experienced and independent Childbirth Educator, our classes are small, friendly, and full of heart.

📅 New classes starting soon – spaces are limited!
📍 Hamilton East, NZ
📞 Book now at www.nurtured.nz or message us to learn more.

💚 Because every parent deserves to feel nurtured.

11/06/2025

Edit: The wonderful Lily the Doula has given my followers a discount code for this in-person workshop! Use NURTURED10 for 10% off.

I wholeheartedly tautoko this mahi and encourage anyone supporting a mama in labour to attend this workshop, even if you've been a support person before!

28/05/2025

Please spread the word about this beautiful offering ❤️

It's been many years since I was last in a position to offer this, so it's high time I give back. I've been thinking about this all year but I never seemed to have a gap to consider this-but I totally do.

If you know someone expecting their baby in June or July, that has insufficient support or could just really benefit from a doula presence at their birth, I have capacity to take on a client pro bono.

There is no proof of circumstance required to access this, but as an example, the last mum who took me up on this was a single parent with a toddler, which her sister was looking after for the majority of the labour. That and she didn't have an LMC locked in until the 11th hour. You don't need to match this profile, just desire to have support for your birth.

You will need to be local to Hamilton (no Auckland clients for this, I'm so sorry), and you will need to be willing to meet for coffee to ensure we are a good match.

Please share, comment and tag anyone you feel might need an extra set of hands during labour. X

13/05/2025

FREE EVENT WAHINE MA 💜💜💜

Who is hapū and want to come to one of my kaupapa…. Register below. 9am to 3pm. All whaanau invited. Only 80 spaces available and you must register.

Then 6pm to 8pm (ladies only) come for a fat kai (like actuals) and listen to me talk about s*x and menopause 😂 I guarantee it is going to be a crack up 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🙄

11/05/2025

Join Nurture(d) antenatal classes to connect with fellow parents-to-be, get your questions answered, and prepare for life with your newborn.

Our fun, interactive sessions are limited to 6 couples, ensuring a comfortable and engaging environment. Learn from guest speakers like a women's health physio, a pre- and post-partum personal trainer, and a car seat technician. Plus, tour the birth and postnatal rooms at River Ridge East Birth Centre.

"Ainsley's classes have been amazing, we feel so much better prepared! Would highly recommend her classes, even if you already have children. We wish our group wasn't over, the 7 sessions have absolutely flown by. Ainsley creates a very comfortable environment and encourages all questions and queries. This is one of the best things we have chosen to do during our pregnancy."
- Jesse and Allie

For more information or to book your spot, visit www.nurtured.nz or message the page.

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