Tina Gillies Midwife

20/10/2025

WaiU Breastfeeding Wānanga. Last dates for 2025. Wed 19th Nov & Fri 19th Dec 2025. Click the link to register https://info.health.nz/locations/waikato/maternity-and-newborn/hapu-wananga

14/10/2025

Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) is super common after pregnancy, almost all mums experience it! Yet so many aren’t taught how to check or support their core safely.

Healing, strengthening, and feeling confident is possible! Join She Moves, download our app, and start our postpartum rehab & ab separation-friendly workouts today! www.joinshemoves.com

Here’s a simple self-check you can do in just a few minutes:
1️⃣ Lie down on a firm, comfortable surface. Knees bent, feet flat, take a few deep breaths, and relax.
2️⃣ One hand behind your head, the other resting above your belly button. Feel for a small gap between your abdominal muscles.
3️⃣ Gently lift your head & shoulders (like a mini crunch). Feel the muscles on either side of your fingers engaging.
4️⃣ Check the gap. Press fingertips from above to below your belly button. A small gap is normal, we're checking width & depth
5️⃣ How many fingers fit in the gap? Wider than 2 fingers may indicate diastasis recti, which is very common. Notice how soft or deep it feels. Very soft/deep? It's likely you have Diastasis. Extra support may be needed - and that’s okay!

Remember: You don’t necessarily need to 'close the gap', but supporting your core safely is key. You are not alone on this journey 💪

01/10/2025

👀 October 2025 dates for free Pregnancy Health Information Zoom Sessions for the Indian families in our community. 👀

13/08/2025

23/07/2025

👀 August 2025 dates for free Pregnancy Health Information Zoom Sessions for the Indian families in our community. 👀

18/07/2025

Designed and Presented by Kristina Grace Reclaim Your Confidence. Reignite Your Career. Are you a mother preparing to return to work after maternity leave — or have you recently made that leap? Our Return to Work Programme is designed just for you. Thoughtfully curated to ease your transition and ...

14/07/2025

This wānanga is NOW FULL 🌱🌱🌱
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HUE WĀNANGA 23RD - 24TH OF AUGUST at River Ridge East Birth Centre

The Hue is a resource used by all indigenous people across the world and Māori utilised them in all aspects of daily living.

This wānanga will share the pūrakau of Hinepūtehue, her calm and compassionate nature that will enable you to identify the ātua within yourself.

Have the opportunity to create and craft and Ipū whenua to birth your placenta, a Ipū wai to store water, or an Ipū taonga to store your special things.

Register if you have an interest in Hue, available to anyone ❤️

LINK TO REGISTER BELOW

This wānanga will provide all art resources, paint, burners, organic wax, chisels and the beautiful assortment of Hue to choose from. All meals, hot and cold drinks are provided also.

There is a cost to attend these wānanga. Arohanui Kelz