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.

Have you ever wondered why postpartum mothers feel so alone and exhausted? Do you worry that postpartum depression rates are on the rise in industrialised countries? In this blog post we explore how the loss of a supportive community impacts mothers and babies. Find out what human mothers today have in common with a mother gorilla in an Ohio Zoo…

This blog unpacks the top 10 questions from our last webinar about working in postpartum care, as well as the Postpartum Education and Care Training. Julia answers questions about postpartum care and education: learn how to become a doula even if you hate cooking, find out if you need business insurance, and discover how to market yourself and get your first postpartum client. We’ve loosely edited the transcript for clarity.

A blog by Antonia Anderson on how her existing skills and training carried over from previous jobs into postpartum care work, why it’s okay not to feel fulfilled by motherhood and how you can funnel your passion for helping mothers into a sustainable career. Reflect on how your unique life and work experience might help you excel at running a postpartum care business.

Podcast interview with Amy Marshall on how to reclaim nourishment and support postpartum.

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.

Way back in 2004, feminist members of the Navajo Nation (or Dine as they call themselves) wrote to the editors of the Canadian Women’s Health Network. They requested that the term 'Blessingway' no longer be used to describe non-Navajo prenatal ceremonies.

This blog suggests talking points for postpartum professionals when a pregnant person says they don’t need a professional on their postpartum support team. It explores the value postpartum professionals bring by being parent-centred, not emotionally entangled, non-judgemental, offering evidence-based information and referrals, as well as bringing extra skills in postpartum care.

Podcast interview with Ruth Gray on German and Australian Postpartum Care.

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