Debunk common newborn sleep myths with expert insights from midwife and infant sleep consultant Katie Cortés. Learn why holding your baby won’t spoil them, why short naps are normal, and how safe co-sleeping can be beneficial. Get science-backed guidance to support new parents with confidence.

Struggling with sleep as a new parent? This guide shares expert-backed strategies to help your clients get more rest—without extra stress. From co-sleeping tips to power naps and circadian rhythms, learn how to support postpartum families with gentle, practical solutions. Discover evidence-based advice on improving sleep for new parents and helping them feel more rested and supported.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Ashley Wilson from Phlox Postpartum. Together we discuss Ashley's background in yoga and Ayurveda, how she started a postpartum care service, and the unique challenges of working with families. At the core of this conversation, we explore how to help people feel empowered in the work of mothering.

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Jessica Prescott from Mama Goodness. Together we discuss authoring recipe books, doula photography, and the evolution of Jessica’s business model from meal delivery to postpartum support. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of balance in career and life.

Learn why providing unbiased support is harder than it sounds, and how you can develop the skills to treat all your postpartum clients equally. We explore how to connect with compassion, stay professional even when you don’t agree with your clients’ choices, and ultimately become a better postnatal doula.

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.

Dive into our top 12 of 2024. This is a mix of your favourites and ours—some oldies but goodies, some brand-new gems, and a few hidden treasures we think deserve a little extra love. Whether you’re just starting out in postpartum care, building your business, or supporting new parents, there’s something here for you.

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.

Becoming a postpartum doula allows you to care for new parents while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Discover the 5 steps to make postpartum work a full-time occupation. Find out what to wear as a doula, what to call yourself, and why this role is so vital to the health of mothers and their families.

Did you know that older entrepreneurs are more likely to be successful than younger ones?

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.

This blog explores the different types of doulas - birth, postpartum, adoption, grief and loss, and how it works in relation to services, costs, qualifications and regulations.

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.

Julia Jones chats with Stephanie O'Brien from Postpartum with Steph. They explore how postpartum care providers can better support plus-size women. They discuss why BMI shouldn’t be used as a sole indicator of health, what it’s like navigating the hospital system as a plus-size woman, and how Steph’s personal experience led her to become a postpartum doula.

This blog explores the top 10 careers that make amazing postpartum professionals - including hairdresser and beauty therapists, teachers, childcare workers, retail and hospitality workers, life coaches, yoga and pilates instructors, midwifes, mothers and friends!

Podcast interview with Sami Stewart on building a stable and secure doula business.

Podcast interview with Julia Jones on her year at Newborn Mothers.

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

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