Blog & Podcast - Newborn Mothers

The Select Committee on Women’s Health is accepting submissions about postpartum healthcare and other women’s health issues. This is your opportunity to share your story with the committee and tell them what you believe should change.

This national inquiry is a rare opportunity to transform postpartum care in Australia. I’m sharing why this moment matters, what better support could look like, and how you can add your voice to help shape change.

Naming your business can be one of the first big stumbling blocks you face when you start your business. Some people deliberate for months or even years, waiting for the perfect business name. But I always believe it’s better done than perfect! It’s much more important for you to step into your life’s work in loving service of new families, then to seek perfection. There are two kinds of business names I really love; they are super simple and oh-so-quick leaving you to get on with the important stuff…making a difference in the lives of newborn mothers.

I chat with Catherine Bell from the The Birth Map. Together we discuss Catherine's transition from studying marine biology to motherhood and how she accidentally wrote a transformational book. We explore why we need to support mothers to make confident choices, and how a board game can help partners be more proactive.

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…

I chat with Emily Beauchamp from Growing Together Doula Services. Together, we discuss building a full-spectrum doula practice, creating sustainable boundaries in a caring profession, and supporting families through continuity of care from pregnancy into the first year postpartum. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of mother-centric, holistic support.

In this episode I announce a major milestone for Newborn Mothers: internationally recognised postpartum education and care certification, now valid in over 30 countries. Learn why professional recognition matters, how the new 100-hour certification works, and what this means for the future of postpartum care. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

Discover how to answer 4 common and sensitive questions new parents ask, with tips, resources and reassurance for postpartum professionals.

Julia Jones talks with Jasmine Meek about her journey from studying psychology to discovering her calling as a postpartum doula. Jasmine shares how she sped through her training, quickly built a client base, and expanded her services to include postnatal massage and her innovative “mother’s helper” visits. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of starting a doula business, balancing family finances, and finding sustainable ways to support mothers at every stage. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

Julia Jones chats with Dani Potter about her personal journey navigating infant hip dysplasia and the impact it had on her postpartum experience. They explore how Dani transformed those challenges into a heartfelt mission: providing practical support to new mothers by preparing nourishing meals that help ease the early days of motherhood. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

Julia Jones talks with a Tucson-based doula about how she has shaped her practice around long-term care, supporting families not just in the first few weeks but for a year or more. She shares how her first client began as a baby shower gift, how she quickly set up her business and created a brand inspired by the desert, and how these extended relationships have become her speciality. They discuss the deep trust built over time, the flexibility of designing a business that truly fits your life, and the unique value of staying alongside families as they grow. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

In this episode, Julia talks with a former midwife who moved from Germany to Australia. Damaris Lee shares the challenges of leaving midwifery behind and creating her practice, Mum’s Oasis, in Sydney. Together they discuss the differences in postpartum care systems between Germany and Australia, the transition from hands-on work to virtual support, and what it’s like to be a doula before becoming a mother herself. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

Julia Jones sits down with research midwife Jessica Mulhall to hear the inspiring story behind her Melbourne-based postpartum support business. They chat about the challenges of balancing a day job with the demands of a growing business. Jessica shares her heartfelt mission to transform traditional baby showers into intimate, mother-centred "nesting parties," helping new parents gather their villages. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

Postpartum recovery starts with food. Discover nourishing recipes rooted in traditional care practices that support healing, boost energy, and restore balance for new mums. These simple meals can make all the difference in the weeks after birth.

Julia Jones sits down with Tara Yewdall to hear the inspiring story behind her Sunshine Coast-based breastfeeding support business. They chat about the challenges of rebuilding a career after personal loss while homeschooling and growing a business. Tara shares her heartfelt mission to support depleted breastfeeding mums with practical nutrition and local community care, and her vision of creating a nurturing hub where new mothers can feel truly nourished and seen. Learn more about Postpartum Care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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.