The Perinatal Directory

12/04/2024

Just your friendly reminder you are 'allowed' to birth how you choose... 🩷

12/04/2024

What a morning of shared food, laughter and celebration for 2024
Our bodies are amazing! Whether you breastfeed for 6 weeks, months or 2 years, we celebrate you Mama it is a work of art and art takes time and dedication ❤️

It's an honour to bring mothers together in these spaces and we want to do more!!
It's our last day of our crowdfunding to do just this!

Please pledge and share if you can! Only 6hours to go!

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

11/04/2024

1 day to go and I'm wondering...

Do you even know what a Pledge Me Campaign is?

It's an all or nothing kind of thing... if we don't raise it all we get nothing!
Which let's be honest, is kind of devastating.

So if you Pledge you won't be charged until our campaign is successful... we have until 7pm tomorrow night (Friday 12th April)
We need you! (And a miracle)
Let's get as many pledges as possible to show your support.

I hear that it's tough out there right now, our pledges start at $5, and I celebrate them as much as $500 because I see that as one more person saying 'YES' to mothers not going through motherhood alone 🥰

Please share the love and visit our page (in bio) or below

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

Let's manifest that deadline magic! 🙌🏻

11/04/2024

Maybe that's an unpopular opinion, but today, on my sons first birthday, I invested some time into me. Celebrated my body. Remembered. Grieved. Laughed. Let go.

Now don't get me wrong, we ate cake, we sang the songs, and gave his sweet cheeks lots of kisses.
But I didn't buy him any presents, he is so loved, he has everything he needs
But after a year of little sleep, tandem feeding, intense joy, rollercoaster emotions, and learning to balance 2 under 3, his Mama needed some time.

And I have no guilt.
I celebrate him, but I also celebrate our journey together

I believe it is a gift to our children when we take time to fill our cup whenever we can, when we show them that rest is productive, that we are worthy of self care.

You are amazing Mama, at their first birthday, remember that this is your birthing day too!
I invite you to look back on where you were a year ago, with compassion, sending love to some feelings and thoughts that you maybe weren't able to back then.

Reflection can be healing, and we are so lucky to have some amazing women who hold space for birth, debriefing, and nourishing rituals such as 'closing of the bones' to honour our journey


It is never too late. Celebrate them but celebrate you too

You can find some treats for honouring yourself in our beautiful giftboxes for our crowdfunding. 1 day to go!

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

08/04/2024

The time is now to support our crowdfunding campaign! Don't walk run!

But seriously, I'm feeling the nerves. It's scary, putting your ideas out there, even when you believe in them so much.

When a Mother thrives, so does her community.

By supporting this campaign, you're saying you want to create a better community, in Nelson Tasman for new and expecting mothers.
You're saying no to a system that tells mothers they have to be independent and do it it alone.
You're saying yes to rebuilding a village where help is offered and doesn't have to be asked for.
You're saying yes to making this region an amazing place to start a family.

Maybe that's you now, maybe that was you and you wish you had more support, maybe it's never been you but you sure hope someday someone's trying to create spaces that protects your mental well-being.

Please SHARE and pledge if you can 🙏 (Link in bio)

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

06/04/2024

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️
We'll have some beautiful Gift Boxes and bundles starting from $45 to help raise funds for our campaign!

Hey everyone, Daylight Saving ends this weekend (don't forget to fall back!), it's also a great time to support some amazing local businesses at Motueka Sunday Market!

This Sunday, come visit Bekki from The Perinatal Directory. They're on a mission to champion mental well-being for mothers in Nelson/Tasman.

Bekki will be at the market to chat about their services and vision for a world where no mama feels alone on her motherhood journey. They'll also be selling beautiful gift boxes filled with NZ-made goodies.

But here's the best part - all proceeds from their market stall will help them reach their fundraising goal!

The Perinatal Directory is currently raising money through Pledge Me to hold free Mothers Circles around the region and upgrade their website to better serve their community. They're aiming to raise $22,000 by April 12th.

So enjoy your sleep in, head down to the market this Sunday, grab a coffee, treat yourself to a gift box, and help support Bekki and The Perinatal Directory's incredible work!

31/03/2024

What an honour to see Mamas come back month after month and getting to watch their babes grow and share their journeys 💛

Don't forget to sponsor our crowdfunding to fund more spaces like these in Nelson Tasman
https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

31/03/2024

Another Mothers Circle, another month of hosting this beautiful space ❤️

Would you like to see more spaces to support Mothers mental wellbeing close to you?
Our crowdfunding is currently running and I'd love your support . Pledge or share 🙏

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

25/03/2024

So excited to be hosting this in Motueka this year!

Every April 'The Big Latch On' is celebrated globally.

Our bodies are so amazing, I love any event that seeks to celebrate the ways in which we nurture our babies.

Every Mama is welcome. Not breastfeeding or has your breastfeeding journey finished? Not a problem! We want to celebrate all mothers nourishing their babies and helping them grow past and present.

It just also happens to be the last day of our crowdfunding... an added reason to celebrate!
Make sure you check out our campaign here (or in the bio)
https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

We'll have morning tea with some of our local midwives, plunket, and Directory members. Spot prizes and other treats to be announced. We can't wait to see you!

24/03/2024

Feeling all the good vibes when I hear the Directory helped local mama find services that supported their births 💛

Don't forget our Pledge Me Campaign will also mean we can upgrade our site to have search and map features, making finding support easy and fast.
If you're a business it's also the perfect time to join with a discounted rate!

https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

24/03/2024

Next Sunday is Easter, which can only mean one thing!
The Mapua Easter fair is here!
This is the regions busiest fair and for breastfeeding mamas or little ones that can feel so overwhelming, especially when you just need a comfy space to breathe and feed!

We got you Mama! We'll have all your emergency supplies, including nappies and wipes, comfy chairs, shade, water and snacks for the Mamas.
So if you need a break come find us 💛

We'll also have a few of our beautiful gift boxes from our Pledge Me Campaign and a raffle! See you there!
https://www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/7806-the-perinatal-directory-supporting-mothers-wellbeing

23/03/2024