On this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess welcome Fiona Hallinan to share her own personal Postpartum story. Starting her career in women’s health as a midwife Fiona has extensive experience supporting women and families through labour and childbirth working in both public and private birthing hospitals.

Fiona has over 30 years experience in midwifery, she is a registered nurse, maternal & child health nurse, birth educator, and bodyworker. Her work as a midwife led her to a career in Holistic Bodywork with a focus on Pelvic health and wellness.

Find out more at thepelvicspace.com.au

We spend so much time preparing to welcome a new baby, and so often fail to prepare to welcome a new mum.

We asked our community, what advice would you give to first time mums to prepare for postpartum?

In this episode of No Place Like Homb hosts, Larissa and Jess discuss and share all of your wonderful, insightful responses.

If we really are what we eat, then it’s fair to say that diet and nutrition can have a huge impact on our experiences when starting a family.

From pre-conception through pregnancy, birth and postpartum, we welcome back special guest, Vaughne Geary to chat with hosts Larissa and Jess about how to support ourselves through nutrition.

Find out more about reproductive health naturopathy and the services Vaughne offers via vaughnegeary.com

This week on No Place Like Homb, Larissa and Jess welcome Vaughne Geary to discuss her personal journey and the life experiences that influenced her to build a career as a reproductive health naturopath, certified doula and Author.

Vaughne shares her passion for blending modern science and current research with traditional practice to provide holistic care for her clients through every stage of the reproductive journey.

Find our more at vaughnegeary.com

On this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome Naomi back to talk about postpartum nutrition, food to fuel mothering and her passion project, COCOON by Naomi.

Hosts Larissa and Jess speak with Naomi about her postpartum preparation course and the importance of planning for the return to paid work after parental leave, from childcare to relationships and how best to manage the mental load and so much more.

Find out more at cocoonbynaomi.com

We welcome Naomi Chrisoulakis, a certified postpartum doula and the founder of COCOON by Naomi, on this week’s episode of No Place Like Homb.

Naomi is a mother of two and passionately advocates for every woman to have a postpartum period that is restful, rejuvenating, and respectful of the profound transition that is the journey to motherhood.

Naomi speaks with Larissa and Jess about her own postpartum experience.

Find out more at; ⁠https://cocoonbynaomi.com/

In this weeks episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess welcome back the wonderful Dr Renee White to share some insight into the physiological and psychological benefits of self-care practices, emphasising their importance in supporting postpartum recovery and mental well-being.

Learn how self-care rituals like nutrition, exercise, and rest can aid hormonal regulation and stress reduction, promoting overall health. The discussion also highlights the significance of self-compassion in mitigating postpartum depression and anxiety.

Homb will open it’s doors to our first guests on the 22nd April 2024!

In this weeks episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess provide an update on the preparation of the Homb space as well as providing more detail on the vision for Homb and the role of our wonderful care specialist team.

Baby Shower or Nesting Party?

Join us in this heartwarming episode as we delve into the delightful concept of nesting parties—a gathering filled with love, anticipation, and preparation for the arrival of a new baby.

From scrubbing counters to assembling furniture, we explore the joyful chaos that ensues when friends and family come together to create a warm and welcoming space for a new addition to the family.

Have you heard the term ‘cascade of intervention’? In this episode, hosts Larissa and Jess are exploring the ‘cascade of intervention’ that can happen in childbirth and how it can impact your postpartum experience.

We welcome back Narelle Tunks to discuss the interconnected nature of interventions during childbirth and how one intervention can lead to another and potentially influence the entire birth experience.

This episode aims to provide valuable insights for expectant parents and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of childbirth interventions and why they are sometimes necessary.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jess welcome back Dr. Renee White, a Biochemist Ph.D.,Postpartum Doula, and Founder of Fill Your Cup Doula Collective, to explore the fascinating world of oxytocin and its significance in the postpartum period.

Dr. White sheds light on the science behind oxytocin, its role in bonding, and why understanding this hormone is crucial for new mothers.

This week on No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jessica are joined by Dr. Renee White, a Biochemist Ph.D., Postpartum Doula, and Founder of Fill Your Cup Postpartum Doula Collective.

Renee shares her personal experience and struggles, the feelings of insecurity and judgement that impacted her journey through birth and early postpartum.

PART 2 of 2

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, co-hosts Larissa and Jessica welcome back Shane to continue the conversation and discuss how the experience welcoming their first child influenced their decision making and birth plan for the arrival of their second child.

One of the common themes that came up again and again in our market research was that new mothers wished that their partners knew more, understood more and could help more.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, co-hosts Larissa and Jessica speak with guest Shane about becoming a father, supporting his wife through the birth of their first child and their experience and understanding of the postpartum period.

PART 1 of 2, story to be continued…

How do the examples you set as a mother influence the next generation?

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we’re exploring the phenomenon of the ‘mother wound’. Join hosts Larissa and Jess as they unravel the layers of generational pain, exploring the profound effects of unhealed wounds on familial relationships and the crucial role of breaking free from dysfunctional coping mechanisms.

This episode serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of understanding, confronting, and ultimately healing the scars that echo through generations.

What is the sister wound?

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Jessica discuss the feelings of discontent and jealousy that we sometimes feel when relating with other women.

We explore how to overcome these feeling and how the sister wound phenomenon can impact new mothers and their experience through Postpartum.

We’re delighted to welcome back Midwife, Narelle Tunks to No Place like Homb to speak with hosts, Larissa and Jess about what happens to your body during childbirth and the profound effects your birth experience can have on the postpartum period.

Narelle’s extensive background in nursing, midwifery, and fertility, offers her a unique perspective on the physical and emotional transformations that occur during birth. We’ll explore the intricacies of the birthing process, from the initial stages of labor to the journey through early postpartum.

Find out what support is available at; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

Welcome back to No Place Like Homb. In this episode, Larissa and Jess are thrilled to welcome guest, Narelle Tunks, a mother and seasoned healthcare professional with an impressive background in paediatric nursing, midwifery, and fertility nursing.

Narelle started her career as a paediatric nurse at the Royal Children’s Hospital before returning study and completing a postgraduate degree in Midwifery.

Narelle’s journey has offered the opportunity to work as a Midwifery Educator in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, providing training to local Tanzanian midwives and nurses in rural communities. Recognising the need for more support in Tanzania, Narelle went on to establish a Not-for-Profit Organisation and through collaboration with the Australian NGO Global Development Group, Kangaroo Mother Care was born.

Narelle served as a Midwife and former Nurse Unit Manager at the Epworth Women’s Hospital in East Melbourne and has worked in rural outback communities across Australia. Her extensive experience in different healthcare settings has equipped her with a unique perspective on maternal and child health.

In this episode, Larissa and Jessica speak with Katie Parker on managing postpartum relationships.

The 6-8 weeks post-birth is a unique time of unprecedented change for parents, impacting all the relationships surrounding a mother and her newborn.

Katie is a Becoming Us facilitator and brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation, with accreditations in Social Work, perinatal and infant mental health and is a Certified Newborn Mothers Postpartum Professional.

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becomingusfamily.com/the-book

familius.com/book/what-about-us/

gottman.com/about/the-gottman-method/

laelstone.com.au/program/aware-parenting-for-couples/

fairplaylife.com/the-cards

alaindebotton.com/the-course-of-love/

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

In this episode of No Place like Homb, Larissa and Jess take a closer look at the unique challenges that come with having a newborn during the holiday season. While it’s a time of celebration, it can also be a period filled with stress, sleepless nights, and added pressures.

Join us as we explore the difficulties faced by parents navigating the delicate balance between festive traditions and their own needs. Jess shares her personal story about managing the complexities of having a newborn at Christmas time.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we are honoured to host Dr. Nicole Gale, a Perinatal GP, Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist, Lactation Consultant, and Deputy Chair of the Breastfeeding Medicine Network Australia & New Zealand.

Nicole shares the story of her own birth and postpartum journey, offering a unique perspective on how her personal experience has shaped her professional expertise. Her story is a testament to the interconnectedness of personal and professional growth in the realm of perinatal health.

New mothers live in a world of advice, criticism, belonging and fear of “not being enough”. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, special guest Katie Parker speaks with Larissa and Jess on managing societal expectations.

With 18 years of experience as a social worker and certifications across a host of perinatal and postnatal specialities, Katie offers her insights into navigating the pressures new mothers face in conjunction with their own maternal instincts and inherent biology.

Find out more at katieparker.com.au

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https://www.fairplaylife.com/the-cards

We’re delighted to welcome Katie Parker on this week’s episode of No Place Like Homb.

This week, hosts Larissa and Jess speak with Katie about her postpartum and how her experience influenced her work and inspired her to provide guidance to new mothers and support them through their own postpartum and parenting journey.

Katie is a social worker with almost 18 years experience, a postpartum doula, parenting educator and women’s circle facilitator.

Find out more at katieparker.com.au

What supported you through your postpartum?

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and Jessica discuss all of the practical things that they did to support themselves through postpartum, and all of the things they wish they did. From mint slice biscuits to adult nappies, nothing is off limits.

Have you heard of matrescence?

Becoming a mother is a huge, complicated life transition that can rock every fibre of a person’s being.

In this episode Jess and Larissa discuss all of the physical, psychological and emotional changes that someone will go through when becoming a mother.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Lael Stone as our Guest on No Place Like Homb.

In this Episode, co-hosts Larissa and Jess, have the opportunity to speak with Lael about her project, Motheration and the mentoring training offered through her program, The Art of Birth Debriefing. Leal shares with us details of her own journey of healing and motherhood.

No Place like Homb co-hosts, Larissa and Jess speak with guest Lael Stone on Birth Trauma. Lael is the Co-Founder of About Birth, Australia’s leading online childbirth education program and in this episode, Lael shares the harrowing birth story of her third child, and how this life-changing experience influenced her parenting and journey to healing.

One of the most important things for us to do when caring for new mothers is to provide the space, support and encouragement for you to feel empowered in making choices that serve you.

After speaking with U-Fhern about her experience practicing traditional confinement, No Place Like Homb co-hosts, Larissa and Jess are inspired to find out more about how different cultures and communities support new mothers through their postpartum Journey.

In this episode Jess shares more about the support she received after the birth of her first child in Germany.

U-Fhern returns as our guest, to share more about her business, Elan House of Wellness.

Inspired by U-Fhern’s own postpartum experience, Elan aims to change the thinking around what true postpartum maternal care looks like through education, dialogue and sharing of experiences, and provide tangible care through nutrition, physical treatments, cosmetic products and gifts.

Find out more at elan.house

When U-Fhern had her first child she returned to the traditional roots and practised 40 days of confinement according to Chinese philosophy. Our Hosts Larissa and Jessica are joined by U-Fhern to talk about her own personal postpartum journey and what we can learn from these traditional practices.

The word “Doula” is a Greek word that literally means “female slave for the child-bearing woman.” Today the word has come to mean “One who mothers the mother.”In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and Jess discuss the role of a Doula through Birth and Postpartum.

For some women, child birth and the journey through postpartum recovery is wonderfully nurturing and empowering. The story is unique for every woman. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Jess talks to Larissa about her own experience.

There really is No Place Like Homb. But Why?

Why do the current systems neglect to recognise and support women effectively through the monumental physical, emotional and psychological change that is becoming a mother.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, our co-hosts Larissa and Jess share more about the vison that is Homb and their mission to revolusionise postpartum care.

After her own birth experience, Larissa was left asking if she was alone or if other women were crying out for somewhere they can go to be supported through their postpartum journey.

Through extensive market research we discovered that the problem is extensive, and we collectively need to do more to support new mothers, and through listening to the experience of new mothers the vision for Homb has become clear.

We spend so much time and effort preparing to welcome a new baby and we so often fail to prepare for welcoming a new mum.

This was true for Larissa and in this episode of No Place Like Homb we’ll hear more about her personal experience of becoming a mother.

Say hello to No Place Like Homb co-hosts, Larissa and Jessica and join them on their mission to revolutionise the way we care for mothers.