Alloparenting: the hunter-gatherer way of caring for babies
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.
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…
The soundtrack of matrescence
Julia Jones chats with singer-songwriter Claire Tonti. They explore the power of creativity to share the collective story of motherhood. They discuss Claire’s experience of matrescence, creativity as a window to ourselves, and reclaiming artistry as mothers.
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.
A life-changing gift for Newborn Mothers
The book, Newborn Mothers - When a Baby is Born, so is a Mother, is a perfect gift for pregnant people.
Learning to laugh again through postpartum
Podcast interview with Amy Marshall on how to reclaim nourishment and support postpartum.
How to survive the holidays as a newborn mother
Let’s face it - it’s always the silly season with a newborn in the house! I would know, I’ve certainly been there with three little ones of my own! Here are my six top tips for enjoying the holidays as a Newborn Mother.
Holidays with baby - that are actually holidays!
Have you ever felt like a holiday with small children is… not exactly a holiday? Sure the kids might have fun but you are parenting without the support network, equipment and toys you usually rely on.
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.
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.
Postpartum Mistakes
Podcast interview with Maranda Bower on the importance of preparing for a peaceful postpartum.
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.
German and Australian postpartum care
Podcast interview with Ruth Gray on German and Australian Postpartum Care.