Summer Warmth - Breastfeed in Comfort

31/08/2025

Tongue ties affect bottle fed babies too.

29/08/2025

Thanks, for the lovely chat yesterday at the NZCOM Conference.

29/08/2025

Whāngai Ora Milk Bank is on the lookout for new donors!
If you’re a māmā with a stash you’d like to clear, your milk could make a huge difference for some of the Manawatū’s most vulnerable little ones.

Have you ever thought about donating your milk? 🥛💖

Whāngai Ora Milk Bank is on the lookout for new donors!
If you’re a māmā with a stash you’d like to clear, your milk could make a huge difference for some of the Manawatū’s most vulnerable little ones.

✨ All it takes is a quick form and one free blood test (no cost to you).
✨ For one-off donations, we aim for a minimum of 2–3 litres to make it cost-effective.
✨ Ongoing donations are always welcome too!

Your precious gift could be life-changing ❤️

If this is something you’ve ever considered, now is the perfect time to reach out.

https://www.whangaiora.org.nz/become-a-milk-donor-initial-form

27/08/2025

Unfortunately, I will not be able to send orders to the US. NZ post has suspended shipping for the foreseeable future.

I hope this will be short-lived, but we just don't know.

26/08/2025

Also see, WTF is this?!?!?

📸 Loryn Brantz Books and Illustration

21/08/2025

🤣🤣🤣

I totally used to say that my baby sleeps fine whenever I couldn’t be f #%*ed dealing with the free-flowing advice that would spew forth if I ever told the truth …
you can call me Vicky if you like 😂💁🏻‍♀️🥰✨
Anyone else?

Meme credit:

19/08/2025

Your worth is not measured in ounces (or mls) ❤️

31/07/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2025!

14/07/2025

"This week, as you see, and perhaps share, info., & media about birth trauma, it may feel extra tough.

Please remember that you are most important and it’s OK to step away, take a break, or stop engaging in the week altogether if you need to."

As we head in to Awareness Week, we want to send some aroha to the birth trauma community 💙

This week, as you see, and perhaps share, info., & media about birth trauma, it may feel extra tough.

Please remember that you are most important and it’s OK to step away, take a break, or stop engaging in the week altogether if you need to.

Reach out to your support network if you need to and you can find Aotearoa-specific support resources on the My Birth Story website
💙 mybirthstory.org.nz 💙
Arohanui,
The Birth Trauma Aotearoa team x

10/06/2025

Remembering Naomi Stadlen 💕💕 Naomi's books were vital to my early parenting journey.

It is with great sadness that we share the news that retired LLLGB Leader and author Naomi Stadlen died on Friday after a long illness.

Naomi spent over 30 years listening to mothers talking in groups in her role as counsellor, psychotherapist and LLL Leader. She is also the bestselling author of books such as "What Mothers Do" and 'How Mothers Love" and more that have been influential and affirming for many - the ripples of her work will continue for many years to come.

We remember Naomi and her tremendous work supporting mothers and babies. Our heart goes out to her family and friends.

04/06/2025

Bumped into the lovely Maria from Happy Mum Happy Child at Armageddon this weekend.

Such a beautiful human! Thanks for stopping to chat. ❤️❤️

28/03/2025

Midwives really are amazing!!