Julia Jones sits down with research midwife Jessica Mulhall to hear the inspiring story behind her Melbourne-based postpartum support business. They chat about the challenges of balancing a day job with the demands of a growing business. Jessica shares her heartfelt mission to transform traditional baby showers into intimate, mother-centred "nesting parties," helping new parents gather their villages.

Julia chats with Newborn Mothers graduate Keturah Stoltenberg, a postpartum doula, massage therapist, and bengkung belly binder based in Sydney. Keturah shares how her early experiences of motherhood inspired her to offer the kind of care she wished she had received. Together they explore the emotional impact of mothers feeling “discarded” after birth, the underestimated value of simply being seen and heard, and the cultural importance of reviving traditional postpartum practices.

Julia Jones sits down with Tara Yewdall to hear the inspiring story behind her Sunshine Coast-based breastfeeding support business. They chat about the challenges of rebuilding a career after personal loss while homeschooling and growing a business. Tara shares her heartfelt mission to support depleted breastfeeding mums with practical nutrition and local community care, and her vision of creating a nurturing hub where new mothers can feel truly nourished and seen.

Learn about the science behind baby brain and why it’s not all doom and gloom! In this post we’ll explore 15 surprising benefits, from becoming more sensitive and empathetic to being a brilliant multi-tasker. You’ll also learn how postnatal doulas can support newborn mothers to enjoy these baby brain benefits.

Ever wondered if baby brain is real? Also known as momnesia, mummy brain, pregnancy brain or mommy brain, this phenomenon is more complex than it sounds. We explore the myths and facts behind mommy brain, and dive into the neuroscience underpinning maternal behaviours.

Learn how babies evolved to require an entire team of carers, not just one frazzled and exhausted mum! We dig deep into human evolution to understand why support is essential for new parents, and what we can to rebuild the village of support that has been eroded by the modern nuclear family structure.

Did you know that it’s a myth that women’s hips are too small? Find out what the scientific evidence really says about why human babies are born so small and helpless. Explore the history of human development to understand why intensive support is essential for new parents. What can we do to rebuild the village of support for newborn mothers?

The book, Newborn Mothers - When a Baby is Born, so is a Mother, is a perfect gift for pregnant people.

With the rise of video, movement, heart and breathing baby monitors, this blog post explores how you can support and inform your clients in choosing a home monitor for your baby. The blog dives into the research around whether home monitors save infant lives, how to reduce the risk of SIDS and ways to find peace of mind within the big responsibility of having a baby.

Podcast interview with Maranda Bower on the importance of preparing for a peaceful postpartum.

Podcast interview with Layla O'Mara on German And Irish Postpartum Care.