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Birth Affirmation Cards - Cosy Mama
How to Actually Use Birth Affirmations (So They Work)?
If you've spent any time preparing for birth, chances are you've come across birth affirmations or heard of them. Short, positive phrases designed to help calm your mind and build... Read more...
The pregnancy pain I didn't see coming
The pregnancy pain I didn't see coming
Before I had my first baby, people warned me about morning sickness, the birth (obviously) and sleepless nights with a newborn. What nobody really prepared me for was how much... Read more...
Doula vs Midwife vs Birth Partner: What's the Actual Difference?
Doula vs Midwife vs Birth Partner: What's the Actual Difference?
If you're pregnant, chances are you've heard all three of these terms thrown around, sometimes interchangeably, sometimes not. But a doula, a midwife, and a birth partner all play different... Read more...
How can a birth partner provide meaningful support during labour?
How can a birth partner provide meaningful support during labour?
Labour can be one of the most intense, empowering, and transformative experiences a woman will ever go through. While every birth journey is unique, one thing remains true: having a... Read more...
Labour Pain Explained: What Causes It and How to Cope?
Labour Pain Explained: What Causes It and How to Cope?
Labour pain is something many women think about during pregnancy - often with a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, and sometimes fear. You might be wondering… What will it actually feel... Read more...
Beige carry bag with logo Cosy Mama sewn onto it. Zip is half open. Can be used to carry birth essentials
Birth Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Home Birth, Birth Centre & Hospital?
As your expected due date gets closer, one of the most reassuring things you can do is have your birth caddie or bags ready to go. Not because birth can... Read more...
Aqua and White TENS machine device with some dried flowers around it for decoration
How to use a TENS machine in labour? - Support for Birth
A quiet birth tool that doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves - yet for many women, it becomes a steady source of comfort and support during labour. What... Read more...
How to use Birth Tools for Support and Comfort during Labour?
How to use Birth Tools for Support and Comfort during Labour?
Preparing for birth can bring up many questions - one of the most common being what will actually help during labour? Using birth tools with intention and to support you... Read more...
mama with birth affirmation card
How to prepare for Birth Without Over-Preparing?
In the lead-up to birth, it’s easy to feel like there is so much to do. So much to read, watch, buy, plan, and decide. Birth preparation can quickly become overwhelming... Read more...
calm birth environment
The Power of a Calm Birth Environment: Simple Ways to Set the Tone
Birth is not just a physical event - it’s a hugely emotional, hormonal, and deeply instinctive experience. The environment you labour and birth in plays a huge role in how... Read more...
Cosy Mama Founder
Welcome to Cosy Mama - A Space for Calm, Comfort, and Choice
Hello, lovely mamas - I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. I’m a stay-at-home mum to two beautiful boys, raising them in the quiet rhythms of rural New Zealand.... Read more...

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