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Understanding Postpartum Cramping: What It Is and How to Manage It
Bringing a new baby into the world is an incredible experience—but your body isn’t quite finished yet. Many new mums notice postpartum cramping in the...
Why Every Mum-to-Be (and New Mum!) Needs Compression Socks in Her Life
Pregnancy and postpartum… a truly magical time where your heart grows, your belly grows, and your ankles sometimes triple in size for no apparent reason....
Ultimate Guide to Visiting The Baby Show Auckland in August 2025
Got plans for mid‑August? Mark your calendar! The Baby Show—New Zealand’s premier parenting event—is returning to Auckland Showgrounds on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025....
Celebrating International Breastfeeding Week 2025: Real Talk, Real Support for Māmās
It’s International Breastfeeding Week, and here at Maia Mum, we’re raising a (leak-proof) cup to every breastfeeding journey—because they’re all different, and they’re all worth...
The First Few Days After Birth – What No One Tells You (But We Will)
Let’s set the scene: You’ve just given birth. You’re holding your beautiful, squishy, milk-scented miracle. The midwives are calling you a superhero (because you are)....
Let’s Talk Scars, Mama – And Why Silicone Scar Tape Is Your Post-C-Section Secret Weapon
So you’ve just had a C-section (or maybe you’re prepping for one), and while you're falling in love with your new tiny human, your belly...
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...