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Are humans mothering in captivity?

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…

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From patchwork career to postpartum care professional

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.

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Should I get a home monitor for my baby?

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.

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Why it's worth paying a professional for postpartum care too

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.

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Gender equality in parenting

Julia Jones chats with Ella Bourke, a gender equality advocate and prevention of violence against women practitioner. They discuss the cultural stereotypes of motherhood and how gender inequality plays out in parenting, partnership and domestic life. They explore tools to begin talking about gender equality and how to take small steps to live it into being.

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