Earthside - Pregnancy to Parenthood

Earthside - Pregnancy to Parenthood Birth & Post Partum Doula based in Manawatu. Childbirth Educator & Babywearing supporter. "Doula” means to serve women, and this is what I do.

Your Birth, Your Way - Personalised Support from Pregnancy to Postpartum I support you to become informed throughout your pregnancy, labour, and birth by offering emotional, mental and physical support. My goal is to help expectant parents move themselves into a position where they feel informed and able to advocate for themselves and their baby. I offer a standard package that can be tailored to your individual needs. Labour & Birth can be unpredictable, while I can’t guarantee how your birth will turn out, I can promise to be there for you, supporting you in a way that meets your and your families unique needs.

New review just in, and what makes its so special is that it was a returning family 💜As always a big thank you to my cli...
23/08/2026

New review just in, and what makes its so special is that it was a returning family 💜

As always a big thank you to my client who take the time to make a review for others to help find me.

23/08/2026
14/08/2026

I was pretty excited to see this display of support of Birth Trauma Awareness week at the local library last month.

Normalising discussions and acknowledging of all parts of the pregnancy to Parenthood journey, the good, the bad the ugly is so very important for us all.

If your in the Manawatu, a mum in need of support, this would be a great programme to join 💜
09/08/2026

If your in the Manawatu, a mum in need of support, this would be a great programme to join 💜

Labour & birth is one of the most vulnerable and transformative moments of your life.The people in your labour room will...
06/08/2026

Labour & birth is one of the most vulnerable and transformative moments of your life.

The people in your labour room will shift the vibe.

Who you invite into our birthing space matters.

The things they say and the energy they carry will, most defiantly, influence you.

So this is your reminder you get to chose who you invite into your birthing space, you can change your mind even in the middle of labour, if you find yourself unable to get in the zone or feeling unsupported, change it up, ask people to step outside or to head home and see if that changes things and helps change the vibes.

There are two upcoming wānanga wahakura, if you are hapū or supporting someone who is, these are a great oppurtnity to l...
14/07/2026

There are two upcoming wānanga wahakura, if you are hapū or supporting someone who is, these are a great oppurtnity to lean and weave a wahakura , the details are:

August 22nd - 22rd: Ngātokowaru Marae, Hokio Beach Road
October 31st - November 1st: He Puna Hauora, Te Papaioea

31/03/2026

Also a bug bear of mine when whanau ask if they will be asked to be quiet during pushing or if they are "allowed" to make noise - I'm totally going to use the term - Roaring Out of Purpose and I do love the demonstrations at the end, that primal guttural noise that comes with pushing always causes the support team to smile in the birthing space as its usually an indication things have progressed.

I am getting better at asking for reviews, then I get such sweet reviews that make me smile about how powerful they can ...
28/03/2026

I am getting better at asking for reviews, then I get such sweet reviews that make me smile about how powerful they can be 💜

Such a great resource in the community, free to attend, there is usually some yummy baking and access to support from La...
24/03/2026

Such a great resource in the community, free to attend, there is usually some yummy baking and access to support from Lactation Consultant and social support no matter how you are feeding your pēpi

Every week too except for the Christmas holidays, so just show on up on a Wednesday during the appropriate session.

The Milk Cafe is on every Wednesday , hosted by an experienced Lactation Consultant

⏰9.30am-10.30am babies who aren't yet on the move.
⏰10.30am-12.00pm everyone welcome.

Come in for a cuppa, a chat, any feeding advice or support you may need and a chance to meet some more māmā in our area.

Pohutukawa Room @ Te Papaioea Birthing Centre

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Palmerston North

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