Kindred Mama's

09/06/2026

Pregnant? Book your antenatal course early!

I have two courses left for 2026 so now is the time to book your antenatal course. The next course (August) is perfect for those due in October or November.

These courses offer 15 hours of evidence-informed guidance in a relaxed, inclusive and fun environment. You'll have ongoing access to a free online resource site with downloads, links and curated information, plus first access to postnatal groups and other workshops. If you're hoping to find a parents 'coffee group' or your village - this is the course for you!

For more information visit www.intoparenthood.org.nz

04/06/2026

Our next online gathering is on Friday June 12th at 9.30am

Open to all pregnant, breastfeeding, expressing, and mixed feeding mothers, please join us for a Zoom gathering. Meet (virtually) other mums, share your breastfeeding experiences, and have your questions answered. Please click on the link to register for this online event, and you will be emailed directions for how to join on the day.

27/05/2026

NEW pregnancy course now open for enrollments :)
Space limited to 10 mama's, suitable for all stages of pregnancy.
Move your body, clear your mind and connect to other expectant mums and your growing baby.
Casual drop in classes open too- space allowing.
https://momence.com/Kindred-Studio/Pregnancy-Yoga-/137263020

27/05/2026

Some info on induction via Sara Wickham :)

We see more comments, queries and concerns about induction of labour than about any other single pregnancy and birth-related topic.

It's too hard to put everything that women and their families need to know in one post (which is why I have written two books about this!)

But here are some of the key facts.

Induction of labour is absolutely the right decision for some women, and absolutely not the right decision for others.

Some women are delighted that they had their labour induced, and some women regret this decision for decades.

It is for those reasons that we encourage anybody who might be affected by this to get lots of information about induction of labour or any other birth intervention before making a decision.

The mass media is not a good source of information about birth. Newspapers spin stories to make headlines and often fail to discuss the nuances and complexities of the issues.

Like many of my colleagues, my primary concern is that people who need to make such decisions can get good information from a credible source and make the decision that is right for them.

That’s why I’ve written two books about this. They have both helped tens of thousands of women and families make the decisions that are right for them.

I also have more than twenty articles and blog posts to help you understand the issues a bit better.

Loads more info at https://www.sarawickham.com/iol

I hope it helps.

27/05/2026

Everyone is welcome to come and dance through their pregnancy at my Nia classes!! Monday and Friday 9.30am at Studio.......Iv'e danced through three pregnancy's and know that its a fantastic support on ALL levels of our wellbeing!
Thanks to Dancing For Birth for their training and education in the benefits of dance for perinatal peroid!

27/05/2026

Interesting study interviewing midwives working with vocalisations in labour "Vocalisations are an integral part of labour and birth. The findings highlight that understanding and interpreting these sounds can serve as a meaningful component for supporting well-being, physiology as well as recognising physiological processes and deviations from these during childbirth." Interested to know how y'all (women and caregivers) work with vocalisations in labour? Full text here https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666142X26000706

20/05/2026

02/05/2026

This sounds great!

29/04/2026

The remodelling of the brain during pregnancy!

Pregnancy remodels the brain, and (interestingly!) a second pregnancy seems to impact different regions. A first pregnancy affects areas such as the default mode network, involved in empathy and theory of mind, while a second pregnancy appears to shift more toward attention networks and motor systems.

Female biology truly is so very fascinating. (Thirty-five years into this work, and I’ve never lost my curiosity or sense of awe about how it all works.)

Link to the Neuroscience article: https://neurosciencenews.com/second-pregnancy-brain-changes-30150/

30/11/2025

We hope you won’t miss this opportunity to have a nurturing, gentle session for you and your baby to recalibrate yourselves as we step into this Xmas season.

Our last offering this year for the TLC clinic from the cranio collective is next

🌸Tuesday 2nd December. 🌸

Our first low cost cranio day for Mums and babies (pregnant mums also welcome) took place in November with glowing feedback from recipients.

We look forward to welcoming you next Tuesday. 🌸