Blog & Podcast - Newborn Mothers

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

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 famil...

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

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 ba...

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...

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...

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 villa...

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...

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...

Julia Jones chats with Ali Heppell, a postpartum doula, matrescence educator and women's circle facilitator, based in the Dandenong Ranges of Melbourne. We discuss her journey from a career in speech pathology to becoming a postpartum practitioner. At the heart of our conversation is the importance of a sustainable business model. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Katerina Koukaki from Mothering Days. Together we discuss the realities of working as a postpartum doula in Berlin, why so many of her clients use health insurance to access her services, and how to support parents with realistic expectations around sleep and feeding. At the core of this conversation, we explore the cultural shift needed to move from crisis-bas...

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Janine Armfield from Blossom Doula Care. Together we discuss Janine’s transition from nursing to postpartum doula work and the evolution of her business. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of educating families, especially grandparents, about newborn care. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

I chat with Meaghan Beames from Beames CST. Together we discuss craniosacral therapy, its benefits for babies, and Meaghan’s journey as a solopreneur expanding her practice. At the core of this conversation, we explore how Meaghan’s work enables doulas and midwives to offer infant CST directly to their clients. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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 more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

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 more about postpartum care. Visit newbornmothers.com

Founding director and lead educator, Julia Jones, steps into the spotlight as the guest of her own podcast! This special episode is hosted by Dusk Liney, a Newborn Mothers educator, who invites Julia to reflect on a year filled with transformation and resilience. Together, they explore how the economic downturn shifted Julia's business goals and sparked some fresh insights. Step behind the scenes...

I chat with singer-songwriter Claire Toni on her debut album ‘Matrescence’. Together we discuss Claire’s experience of matrescence, creativity as a window to ourselves, and reclaiming artistry as mothers. At the core of this conversation, we explore the power of creativity to share the collective story of motherhood. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit  newbornmothers.com

I chat with Lucy Peach, speaker, educator and author of Period Queen. Together, we discuss menstrual cycles, creativity and inclusive workplaces. At the core of this conversation, we explore how de-stigmatising periods benefits everyone, not just people with periods. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit  newbornmothers.com

I chat with Dusk Liney, the Business Manager at Newborn Mothers and a trauma-sensitive birth/postpartum worker at The Listening Mama. Together we discuss Dusk’s personal experience of postpartum as a survivor and the broader themes that people who have experienced trauma face within motherhood. At the core of this conversation, we explore the importance of trauma-sensitive care and how to support...

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Stephanie O'Brien from Postpartum with Steph. We 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. We explore how postpartum care providers can better support plus-size women. Learn more about postpartum ca...

I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate, Sami Stewart, from The Hold. Together we discuss the lessons Sami learned in her first year of business as a preconception, pregnancy, loss & postpartum doula. At the core of this conversation, we explore how boundaries and pricing are key to building a stable and secure doula business. Learn more about postpartum care. Visit  newbornmothers.com

Newborn Mothers founding director and lead educator, Julia Jones, gets behind the microphone as the guest of her own podcast! This episode is guest-hosted by Dusk Liney, the business manager at Newborn Mothers, inviting  Julia to reflect on 2023 and the year of leading Newborn Mothers. In this episode, Julia shares the behind-the-scenes of creating the postpartum education and care profession...