I never imagined my first birth would unfold the way it did. I had all these expectations, including ones I didn’t even realise I was holding on to - until they shattered in an operating room. My daughter, came into the world through an emergency C-section under full anesthesia. It was a life-or-death situation. There was no time to process, no time to prepare. One moment, I was in labour; the next, I woke up with my husband standing beside my bed, holding our baby girl in his arms. 

Charlotte Machin French is a very special member of our She Moves community - . Charlotte bravely shares her journey with endometriosis, from years of misdiagnosis to learning how to manage her symptoms through movement, nutrition, and self-care. Her story is a powerful reminder that endo is real, painful, and often dismissed. Through self-advocacy, movement, nutrition, and the right support, she’s learned to work with her body, not against it.

Endometriosis is a condition that affects countless women, yet it, unfortunately,  remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Today, we're sharing Danielle's story - her challenges, resilience, and advice for others navigating their own endometriosis journey.  Danielle, a cherished member of our She Moves community, shows incredible strength as she navigates the challenges of Endometriosis. Her journey highlights the necessity of self-advocacy, the importance of community support, and the ongoing effort to manage the physical and mental toll of this condition.

Today, we’re honored to share Naomi’s journey with endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 women here in New Zealand, yet remains widely misunderstood. Naomi has lived with endometriosis since her early teens and has faced this challenging condition with strength and determination. Through her story, she hopes to raise awareness, offer support to others, and remind us all of the importance of listening to our bodies. We’re so grateful to Naomi for sharing her journey with the wider She Moves community.

Today we introduce you to someone very special to us Danielle van Meeuwen. Danielle is an incredible Mum to 3 children aged 5 and under. Danielle is not only a super mom, she’s also a hugely valuable member of the She Moves team helping with everything that goes on behind the scenes. Danielle so bravely opens up and shares her experience of postpartum depression and we could not be more proud of her! Like all the ladies who have shared their stories, Danielle is passionate about supporting mums and helping them to realise they are not alone in their struggles.

Meet Alana, Alana has been a longtime member of She Moves and in this blog she bravely shares her story of experiencing postpartum depression after the birth of her first son. Alana shares some fantastic tips for anyone who might be navigating something similar as well as shares how much her She Moves workouts have helped her on this journey.

A stunning She Moves member shares her inspiring story on the blog today. Her journey through postpartum depression / anxiety sees her and her husband managing two babies, born just less than a year apart. This lovely lady is so passionate about helping others and thinks there needs to be more opportunity for mums to seek help if they need it. Her biggest piece of advice? Don’t wait to ask for help. It isn’t “normal” to be miserable and feel like everything sucks.

In this blog we’re introducing you to Izzy Taylor. Izzy lives in Central Otago with her partner Hugo, their two dogs and their beautiful 9 month old daughter Poppy. Izzy has been on a journey with Postpartum Anxiety and was happy to share her story in the hope to help other mums who might be feeling the same.

Meet Christina, mumma of 2 gorgeous girls! Christina told us she had always wanted to be a mum - for as she can remember motherhood was her dream. Today Christina shares her experience of postpartum depression and antenatal anxiety.

Meet the lovely Alex! In this blog Alex bravely shares her experience with Postpartum Depression. Alex was happy to share her story because she wishes it was something she knew more about before falling pregnant.