The Perinatal Directory NZ

23/01/2026

Looks like such an awesome event coming up!

February is shaping up to being a good month!

Come along to the Victory Community Centre on the 21st of February for the usual Little Green Steps Reusable Nappy Library and Babywearing Nelson meet up, and also meet Dream with Katie, a holistic sleep coach and Ruth from La Leche League Nelson/Tasman.

Join us for free chats about reusable nappies, carriers, sleep, and breastfeeding. The fantastic four!

Hire a carrier to try out, take home koha nappies, and lots of nuggets of advice from awesome ladies who are making a difference to help parents succeed.

23/01/2026

We are back for 2026🎉

✨Kickstart the year with a special Little Jitterbugs Music & Movement session for your little ones - join us on Thursday 12th February at 10am
$3 per family

22/01/2026

Woo so great to see these up and running again in the new year 🙌🏻

🎉Mums & Bubs class starting up on Wednesday 11th February 2026🎉
Join us on Wednesday at 9.30am & Friday at 1.30pm at Putangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, Stoke.
This is a 8 week course with a top quality trainer.
Focus on regaining core strength, improving pelvic floor function, restoring mobility so you feel strong, energized and in control again.
Spots are limited so don't delay sign up today!
email michelle.wright@plunket.org.nz
✨Must be 6 weeks postpartum

10/01/2026

Our wonderful friends Natal Care Naturally ate running a Giveaway for one lucky mamã to win a TENS hire package 🩷

Hey mamã ! We're giving away a Labour TENS Hire Premium Package valued at $99.99 🤍

One lucky mamã will win a Labour TENS Hire Premium Package, containing:
- Six weeks hire of an Elle 2 Labour TENS machine
- Free Shipping & Return Postage
- A set of 2 AcuBirth Balls valued at $19.99
- A Natal Care Birth Comb valued at $8.99
- An extra set of TENS electrodes valued at $15.99
- Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond e-book
- Mum-to-Be Sample Pack of goodies for mum & baby

To enter:
Follow our page.
TAG a friend or fellow mamã in the comments.
1 tag = 1 entry
Share this post for 5 bonus entries!

Open to NZ residents only.
Giveaway ends 11:59pm Monday 09 February 2026.
Winner drawn Tuesday 10 February.
This giveaway is not affiliated with or endorsed by Meta.

24/12/2025

Mastitis is a sure way to ruin your busy season.
Social engagements and extra people around mean feeds can get pushed out and with added stress Mastitis is at higher risk.

Here's a few helpful steps.

At the first signs, remember to take rest, wear loose clothing and continue your normal feeding rhythm (don't over stimulate or pump outside of your normal routine), then try these things:
- cold compress
- take ibuprofen (or natural anti inflammatory)
- light lymph massage

Remember to contact your midwife or GP for advice.
Plunket line have 24/7 support and lactation consultants

24/12/2025

In the thick of the holiday season and feeling overwhelmed by touchy grans and oversharing aunties?
We all know it comes from places of love but here are some simple boundaries that can help.

Which one will you be using? Let me know in the comments

23/11/2025

December 2025 Virtual sessions

Pepe and You - Infant massage 1/12/2025 11:00am https://bit.ly/4ozeu8M
Sleep and settling 0 - 3 months 1/12/2025 1:00pm https://bit.ly/4oFXldL
First foods - for babies starting their solids journey 8/12/2025 11:00am https://bit.ly/3Wifx0T
Sleep and settling 3 - 6 months 8/12/2025 1:00pm https://bit.ly/43xxhZS
Food progression/healthy lunch box tips 11/12/2025 9:30am https://bit.ly/4o0o3O9
Toilet learning 12/12/2025 11:30am https://bit.ly/4o6jaD6
Food progression - moving on from pureed food 15/12/2025 11:00am https://bit.ly/4o7CkbW
Oral Health 15/12/2025 1:00pm https://bit.ly/43toVm5
Brain development - the first 1000 days 16/12/2025 1:30pm https://bit.ly/3L2Rz7j

23/11/2025

Did you know we accept donations that go towards keeping our Mothers Circles free/low cost?
As part of our for purpose not profit ethos we feel so humbled when we receive donations from the community.
Holding circles knowing that it's mothers supporting mothers through and through just makes them all the more special

If you've used the directory and would love to support us, please consider making a donation.
https://buymeacoffee.com/perinataldirec?l=en
(And thank you Laura)

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Hi I'm Bekki, the creator of 'The Perinatal Directory' and the Doula behind Mama Shine.This all began on my own pregnancy journey almost 2years ago. I craved a village and a way to support my body and