Well - Resourced

If finding the right information for you in pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting feels like an overwhelming task, you are not alone!

There is a LOT of advice, opinion and information and it’s not all made equal.
You deserve to feel, educated and empowered by the information you digest.
We’re here for you!

These are some of our favourite (mostly NZ and evidence based) resources, gathered by fellow parents, experts and birth nerds.


As always take what lands for you and leave what doesn’t, everyone births and parents differently, there is no ‘right way’, your own values and intuition should be your guide.

Podcasts

Podcasts are a personal favourite, they make finding information on a specific topic easy and digestible. You can throw one on in the car or while cooking dinner. Whether you’re looking for advice, education, or just wanting to hear from other parents these are a few of our favourites.
They’re also perfect to share with partners, family and friends on topics that are close to your heart or surround a current issue you’re facing.

Books

Here’s some inspiration on some of our favourite topics.
Hot tip: You can often find these in our local libraries or from other mums, community groups

  • childbirth education, rite of passage

    Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage - Dr Rachel Reed

  • Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Sarah Buckley, MD

  • Beyond the Birthplan - Rhea Dempsey

  • homebirth, birth empowerment

    Ina May's Guide to Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin

  • The Birth Partner - Penny Simkin

  • motherhood book 'why did no one tell me'

    Why Did No One Tell Me? - Emma Brockwell

  • postpartum preparation

    The First Fourty Days - Heng Ou

  • birth trauma and helaing from birth podcast

    Village for Mama - Leila Armour

  • postpartum books, must read

    The Fourth Trimester - Kimberly Ann Johnson

  • Raising seurely attached kids

    Raising Securely Attached Kids - Eli Harwood

  • must read, book postpartum

    Life After Birth - Jessica Prescott & Vaughne Geary

Topic Specific Resources

We are in the process of gathering resources for parents looking for topic specific resources.

If you have anything you’d like to add or would like help finding more information on a particular topic please get in touch

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