Discover how Newborn Mothers helped transform postpartum care in 2025. We expanded our global community, strengthened professional pathways, shared inspiring stories, and created new resources to support families and the doulas who care for them.

Julia chats with Kathryn Stoneman, a postpartum doula who launched her business during COVID and later co-founded the Village Collective, a hub where 14 practitioners support women from preconception to postpartum. Kathryn shares her journey across Australia and the UK, the joys and challenges of running a multi-practitioner space, and her vision for bringing rituals, nourishment, and community back to motherhood.

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.

Discover 6 practical strategies to help your postpartum clients build a 21st-century village. From inclusive virtual support to real-life community groups, this guide empowers you to nurture long-term support networks for new parents.

In this episode, Julia chats with Danielle Liddick from Nest about how “nesting parties” can replace traditional baby showers with practical, meaningful postpartum support. Discover how postpartum professionals can help families prepare for life after birth by building their village before the baby arrives.

Bust five common breastfeeding myths every postpartum doula should know. Learn evidence-based responses to help new parents feel confident and supported in their breastfeeding journey. A practical guide for doulas who want to provide reassurance and accurate information during the early weeks.

I chat with Rachael Rose of Together, a women’s circle facilitator training. We discuss her challenging journey into motherhood, doula work, and creating transformative women's circles. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of starting imperfectly and learning as you go.

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 Ayla Judd from Blossom Motherhood. Together we discuss Ayla's transition from a massage therapist to a postpartum professional, her experience studying with Newborn Mothers, and the development of her business. At the core of this conversation, we explore holistic care that celebrates and nurtures mothers.

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.

Dusk Liney interviews Julia Jones on her year at Newborn Mothers in 2024. Learn how the economic downturn shifted Julia’s business goals, peek behind the scenes of a successful business, and learn what’s in store for next year.

Learn how a busy mum wrote and published a bestselling book! We peek behind the curtain at Julia’s journey from multi-tasking mum to bestselling author. Learn how crowdfunding works, where to source artwork for a book cover, and why self-funding publication turned out to be the best possible path.

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?

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…

Do you want to start a successful postpartum care business, but your husband isn’t completely on board? Discover how you can discuss the pros and cons of becoming a postnatal support professional, without it ending in divorce or tears! Find out how to take your husband from unsupportive to being your biggest cheerleader, so you can succeed in business and help families thrive.

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.

Julia Jones chats with Lucy Peach, author of Period Queen. They explore the power of the menstrual cycle. They discuss periods, creativity and inclusive workplaces.