Doula, Postpartum Support & Pregnancy Massage
in Raglan & Hamilton
Walking alongside women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and life's sacred transitions with nurturing support, deep presence, and compassionate care.
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RAGLAN, HAMILTON, CAMBRIDGE & THE WIDER WAIKATO REGION
Doula, Postpartum Support & Relaxation Massage
in Raglan & Hamilton
Walking alongside women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and life's sacred transitions with nurturing support, deep presence, and compassionate care.
Based in Raglan and supporting women and whānau throughout Hamilton and the wider Waikato region
ABOUT
Kia Ora, I'm Maria
a full spectrum doula devoted to walking alongside women and their whānau throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My work is rooted in gentle presence, deep listening, and honouring the innate wisdom of you, your body, and your baby.
I believe birth and motherhood are deeply transformative experiences, deserving of care that is nurturing, informed, and centred around your unique journey. Whether you are preparing to welcome your baby, navigating postpartum, or seeking space to reconnect with yourself, I offer grounded and intuitive support that helps you feel seen, held, and empowered. I offer support in all birth spaces - whether that be in hospital, birth centre, or at home.
Through emotional, practical, and holistic care, I aim to create a space where you can soften into your experience with confidence and trust. I also hold space for women moving through pregnancy loss, termination, and seasons of grief — offering compassionate, non-judgemental support through experiences that can feel tender, complex, and deeply personal. My intention is to ensure every woman feels witnessed, supported, and held, wherever she may be on her journey.
DOULA SUPPORT
Doula Support for
Pregnancy & Birth
I am there from the moment you call, until after the delivery of the placenta, I will make sure you are cared for and fed, and will help clean up the birth space - so you and your whanau can settle into some deep rest together.
I will be on call for 4 weeks surrounding your due date (38-42weeks) this means I will always have my phone on me and on loud, and that I will remain within a 1hr max drive at all times, my plans come secondary to your birth
PRENATAL SUPPORT
CAN INCLUDE
Birth planning
Guided meditation
Massage & bodywork
Postpartum preparation
Herbal infusions
Mother's blessing facilitation
BIRTH SUPPORT
CAN INCLUDE
Support for partners and whānau, & care for other children.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Postpartum Support in
Raglan, Hamilton & Waikato
I offer nurturing, grounded support to help you feel nourished, rested and held as you adjust to life with your baby. My care is tailored to your needs, your whānau and your unique journey.
Physical Nourishment
Mothers milk tea
Nourishing meals
Foot baths
Massage
Bodywork
Rest support
Practical &
Emotional Support
Birth story processing
Emotional holding
Weekly check-ins
Laundry
Household support
Meal coordination
MASSAGE • BODYWORK • RESTORATION
Relaxation Massage
& Nourishment Sessions
"The perfect act of self care or the most nurturing gift to someone you love and care about that may need some awhi"
Created for all women at every stage of life, (you don't need to be pregnant or a mother), these sessions offer space to rest, receive, and be nurtured. Packages can be personalised, allowing you to choose the elements that feel most supportive for you. These can also be tailored to ritually support teenagers or women during specific transitional times such as beginning of menstruation, or menopause.
3, 5, and 10 packs available for a more cost effective and continuative option.
free optional 15 minute chat can be added on at the beginning to get to know you, and what you may need.
These sessions are weaved with ritual and deep presence, creating a space for you to be just as you are. I travel to you with everything we need for our session and set up the space prior to start time, a warm room is ideal. Option to have your session out in nature if weather allows. I also offer scar tissue release and stomach / womb massage as an optional part of the session.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Loss &
Grief Support
I offer gentle support for women moving through pregnancy and infant loss, miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, and other seasons of grief and transition.
Support is tailored to what feels most nourishing for you and may include emotional holding and presence, bodywork and massage, foot baths and foot massage, hair brushing and oiling rituals, meal support, light household tasks and laundry, or simply creating space to rest and be cared for.
PACKAGES
Kauri Bundle
Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Support
A complete support package designed to walk alongside you throughout pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of motherhood.
Includes:
3 prenatal visits with supportive herbal infusions
Birth planning and postpartum preparation
Continuous on call birth support from 38 to 42 weeks
Support throughout labour, birth and the immediate postpartum period
One nourishing postpartum meal
6 weeks of postpartum care
6 postpartum visits including hands on care, emotional support and practical household help
MĀNUKA BUNDLE
Postpartum Support Package
Dedicated postpartum care designed to help you feel nourished, rested and deeply supported during your first weeks of motherhood.
Includes:
One nourishing postpartum meal
6 weeks of postpartum support
6 postpartum visits
Mother's milk tea at every visit
Massage, bodywork, foot baths and nurturing rituals
Birth story processing and emotional support
Practical help with meals, laundry and light housework
KŌWHAI BUNDLE
Birth Support Package
Compassionate support through pregnancy preparation, labour and birth.
Includes:
On call birth support from 38 to 42 weeks
Continuous support throughout labour and birth
Emotional, physical and practical care
Nourishment and support for you and your whānau
Care through the immediate postpartum period
Flexible options available to create a personalised support plan
TESTIMONIALS
Kind Words From
Mothers & Families
Kiri, Whāingaroa Raglan
"Working with Maria in pregnancy and postpartum was the essential support I didn’t know I needed. Her presence of unconditional support and loving presence are felt on every level. I had a very challenging pregnancy and having a beacon of non-judgment and unwavering care was invaluable in an incredibly challenging (and transformative) chapter.
Postpartum is an incredibly vulnerable and intimate chapter of life. Maria shows up in this space in utmost sensitivity and with a sixth sense of what is needed -while simultaneously continually communicating with what is needed by the mama + wider whanau.
Her nurturing gentle nature was the softest place to turn to in the most tender moments. I could not recommend her more to anyone seeking support in pregnancy, birth, or postpartum. I can’t imagine having navigated this chapter of life without her support."
Veronika, Whāingaroa Raglan
"We are so grateful for the incredible support Maria provided us during my pregnancy, the birth and postpartum. As we already had a toddler at home and no immediate family support, we did really appreciate her help. She has a very calm and peaceful presence. She has a lot of experience with small children and our first born son was really vibing with her. He was always looking forward to her coming over. That reassured me and put me at ease during the homebirth of our second son.
I am so glad Maria was there and I couldn't wish for a more beautiful and powerful birth. She was very much in tune with our needs and cared for me, our son, helped set up what we needed and cleaned up afterwards. I knew I could always ask what I needed her help with and if I didn't, she just came and started doing what she saw we needed help with. She is a compassionate listener so it was easy for me to share my feelings with her, she always provided that safe space for me. She is very thoughtful and kind hearted, always surprised me with some nourishing goods or offered me that much needed massage. We couldn't have asked for better care and will always be thankful for her being that right person we needed at the time."
Grace, Whāingaroa Raglan
"Maria’s postpartum support was huge in our success of thriving with 3 under 5. She came weekly for 4 months. That looked like her making delicious mothers milk tea for the week, folding laundry, dishes, preparing the kids dinner then tucking me in for the most sensational massage as baby lay next to me. She got into all my tender and sore spots and allowed me to truly stop and unwind for the first time that week. Letting me speak to whatever came up.
Often she was the only person to touch me without wanting something from me that week, she poured into me and worshipped me with touch-that is true medicine for a mother. Afterwards I always felt inspired and creative, often going straight to my journal. That evening I would be the fun mum, the relaxed mum. Not in the throes of evening routines because someone had already taken that weight off me, I could just enjoy all my children. Postpartum support looks like you being the mum you actually want to be, I just wish we could have had her every day!"
Baillie, Whāingaroa Raglan
"I just had a massage with Maria, except calling it a massage just doesn’t do it justice.
Maria came into my home and her presence alone made me instantly relax. She is grounded, calm and just carries such a beautiful nature.
We had a chat and she poured some home made cacao. I was able to tell her some hard things I’d been experiencing and she held space, and also my hands while I cried. When we made a plan for my massage she set up, and I relaxed on my couch.
The rose water steam below the table was the most lovely touch. The massage itself took me to the stars and back. I haven’t felt that relaxed in I don’t know how long. The perfect act of self care or the most nurturing gift to someone you love and care about that may need some awhi"
Learning & Lineage
Education &
Professional Training
With deep gratitude for my teachers, past and present, and dedicated to continual learning and growth.
Labour of Love Doula Training with Sophia Paskell
Sacred Birthcraft Birthworker Training with Claire Eccleston
Spinning Babies Foundational Workshop with Claire Eccleston
Homebirth Course with Claire Eccleston
Womb Craft & Scar Tissue Remediation Course with Claire Eccleston
Homeopathy for Pregnancy & Birth with Angela Ivory
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
CONTACT
Let's Connect
If you're exploring doula support, postpartum care, relaxation massage, or one of my support packages, I'd love to connect.
I offer a complimentary 30 minute connection call where we can get to know one another, discuss your journey, and explore how I may be able to support you.
Based in Raglan and supporting women and whānau throughout Hamilton and the wider Waikato region.
If you have any questions about my services, packages, or availability, please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you.
SUPPORTING WOMEN THROUGH
BASED IN RAGLAN
Supporting women and whānau throughout Raglan • Hamilton • Cambridge • Wider Waikato
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I hold reverence and gratitude for the whenua on which I live and work, and acknowledge the original kaitiaki of this land.
With deep respect for the innate wisdom of the body, women, birth, and motherhood. I am grateful to walk alongside women and whanau throughout their unique journeys.
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