Manawatu Home Birth Association

Manawatu Home Birth Association We are a group of parents who believe childbirth is a normal and healthy process. We provide information and support to families who want to birth at home.

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Part 4!! Of our postpartum series is here, and features unicorns 🦄 🙌
20/02/2026

Part 4!! Of our postpartum series is here, and features unicorns 🦄 🙌

15/02/2026

Due to the windy weather we have to cancel todays Home Birth Hang Out, which is super disappointing as we were so looking forward to seeing you all again.

But everyone staying warm and safe is the most Important thing so we will see you next month team.

The truth you need to hear 💜
22/12/2025

The truth you need to hear 💜

Everyone talks about sleeping when the baby sleeps, but no one talks about what to do when the baby's folding laundry. W...
13/12/2025

Everyone talks about sleeping when the baby sleeps, but no one talks about what to do when the baby's folding laundry.

What does rest look like to you?

Hello! In our committee of midwives, doulas, consumers and passionate home birth supporters, there's something we've not...
11/12/2025

Hello! In our committee of midwives, doulas, consumers and passionate home birth supporters, there's something we've noticed... whānau who would love to birth at home, but also... a break from home sounds super nice (especially if you have older tamariki at home). I'd this sounds familiar, we have a series of posts for you.

Stay tuned, friends 💜

Square Edge Community Arts are hosting an upcoming exhibition featuring a group of Manawatū parent artists. There are al...
05/11/2025

Square Edge Community Arts are hosting an upcoming exhibition featuring a group of Manawatū parent artists. There are also some great FREE workshops happening in conjunction with the show.

After Birth: an exhibition featuring parent artists opens 4-6pm at Square Edge on Sat 8th of November

Paint a Splash with Keila Martin
A free workshop for everyone 10 years old and over
15th Nov
Drop in 10 -12pm

The Language of Watercolour with Kirsty Porter
Free workshop for everyone 16yrs and over
Sat 29th Nov
10-11.30
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/mwj87iPvTgcrWrz37

Tender Impressions Family Clay workshop
Free for children and their caregivers
Sat 15th Nov 10 -12pm
Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/seBQui8jyK5A8tB86

Did you or a member of your whānau experience birth as traumatic? Do you want a safe space to share or just hang out?Thi...
15/07/2025

Did you or a member of your whānau experience birth as traumatic?

Do you want a safe space to share or just hang out?

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness week and Kate Hicks from Trauma Aotearoa joining this week's Pou Matua Rōpū/Parent Support group.

Birth Trauma Aotearoa is a mother/birthing parent and whānau-centered organisation. They focus on education, advocacy, research and support regarding all forms of birth trauma in Aotearoa. Please check out their page and follow them for more information.

Kate will be doing an informal chat with the group at approx. 10:30am and be available to connect individually with those who wish it at Friday's session.

Pou Matua Rōpū/Parent Support Group is held at Barnardos Bumps to Babies, 117 Ruahine Street Palmerston North. This is a drop in clinic running weekly every Friday from 10am - 12noon.

Lactation support is present and refreshments available

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