The Perinatal Directory NZ

31/01/2026

Pregnant? Getting ready for the birth of your baby?

This hands-on birth preparation workshop is designed for you and your birth partner. Whether you’re planning your first birth or hoping for a more confident, supported experience this time around, you’ll both leave feeling informed, prepared, and empowered.

💪 Learn how your partner can be your strongest support during labor
🧘‍♀️ Practice comfort techniques you can use throughout birth

The birth of a child is such a special, life-changing event, and the tools shared in this workshop can help create a positive birth experience that gently ripples into the parenting journey.

Spots are limited — reserve yours today!

022 071 6625
littletoesdoulacare@gmail.com

27/01/2026

We are currently accepting self-referrals! Refer yourself or someone else here: www.mothershelpers.co.nz/referral-2

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