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Let’s Talk Bumps and Belts: Do You Really Need a Pregnancy Support Belt?
Oh, pregnancy. That magical time when your body is busy building a human, your cravings make no sense, and your lower back decides it’s had...
Baby Expo Recap: Christchurch, Auckland & Next Stop… Wellington! 🎉
The Christchurch and Auckland Baby Expos were amazing – and we’re still smiling (and slightly hoarse) from all the beautiful bumps, babies, and belly laughs we shared....
Things No One Tells You About the First Week with a Newborn
Things No One Tells You About the First Week with a Newborn ...aka Welcome to the Wild, Leaky West Congratulations, new mum! You've just created...
C-Section Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About the Tape (That Helps Your Scar, Not Your Wrapping Paper)
If you’re a C-section mum, chances are you’ve got a beautiful scar and a birth story that’s equal parts raw, real and remarkable. April is...
C-Section Awareness Month: Why Your Belly Deserves a Hug (a.k.a. the Belly Wrap)
It’s April, which means two very important things: 1. Chocolate is socially acceptable for breakfast. 2. It’s C-Section Awareness Month – a time to honour...
April is C-Section Awareness Month – Let’s Talk Tummies, Scars and Strength
April might be all about chocolate eggs and school holidays… but it’s also C-Section Awareness Month – and here at Maia Mum, we’re giving a big virtual...
The Hospital Bag Checklist: Top 10 Things You Actually Need
Packing your hospital bag is one of those nesting moments that makes it all feel real—like, “Oh wow, this baby is actually coming!” But before...
The Liquid Gold Rush: A Guide to Colostrum Collecting
If you’re pregnant and approaching the final weeks, you might have heard whispers about collecting colostrum—often referred to as ‘liquid gold’. No, it’s not an...
Snug as a Bug: Why Every C-Section Mum Needs a Belly Wrap
Ah, the postpartum belly—one minute, it's home to a tiny human, the next, it’s feeling a little lost and wobbly, like a deflated balloon at...
