No Place Like Homb

Women frequently report receiving inadequate or incomplete information about procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives in perinatal healthcare, with communication often falling short of what is needed for truly informed consent. Informed decision-making is too often rushed during labour instead of being initiated earlier during antenatal care. Proactive discussions about birth plans, potential...

When talking about maternity care, Midwifery-led continuity of care models—whether through private midwives or public systems like Midwifery Group Practices (MGP)—are broadly recognised as the evidence-based gold standard for maternity care in Australia. This approach is associated with better outcomes for mothers and babies, including lower intervention rates, higher rates of breastfeeding succes...

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes back Jason Seeman to share more about his early experiences of fatherhood and the inspiration behind creating his organisation, Raising Fathers. We know that 1 in 10 fathers will experience postnatal depression or anxiety—and that fathers are 50% more likely to develop symptoms if the mother is also struggling. Yet, it’s still not widely kn...

Despite research showing that 7–9% of new fathers experience paternal postnatal depression, societal narratives continue to frame postnatal mental health as an exclusively maternal issue. This misconception can leave many fathers unaware that their struggles are valid, reinforcing stigma and discouraging them from seeking the support they need. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath spea...

In this episode, special guest host Kath Taylor returns, joined by No Place Like Homb producer Rachel, to share a brief update and acknowledge the noticeable absence of our regular host and Homb Owner/Director, Larissa. Kath reflects on the questions and ongoing feedback she’s received since sharing her story in our episode Meet Kath. We also take a moment to revisit our core mission: to spark mea...

The demand for egg donors far exceeds the supply, with Monash IVF Group reporting that 20 times more donors are required to meet current needs. As of May 2024, there were 52 hopeful parents waiting for every available egg donor. Despite its significance, egg donation remains widely misunderstood by the general public. In this week’s episode of No Place Like Homb, host Larissa welcomes special gues...

One of the biggest challenges people face during postpartum is managing nutrition. Whether it’s understanding which foods support recovery and breastfeeding, finding the time to prepare and eat meals, or knowing how many calories are needed to maintain breastmilk supply—it can feel overwhelming. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome back nutritionist and naturopath Claire Eden (they/th...

No matter how much you plan and prepare for your reproductive journey, unexpected surprises can still arise. The chances of naturally conceiving triplets in your third pregnancy are rare, but it does happen, and that was the case for this week’s guest on No Place Like Homb, Nurse, midwife, and mum of five, Josephine Heard. In this episode, Jo sits down with Larissa to share her experience of raisi...

Too often in western culture postpartum care is viewed as a luxury with the perception that comprehensive postpartum care is not essential unless medically necessary. Rates of postpartum depression have doubled in the last decade and Australia is facing a postpartum mental health crisis, with high prevalence of perinatal mood disorders and mental health challenges, significant economic costs, and...

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Larissa introduces us to Kath Taylor, Homb’s Director of Operations and a Registered Nurse. Kath shares her personal journey through pregnancy and childbirth, reflecting on her contrasting postpartum and recovery experiences. She also discusses her wealth of experience in various aspects of healthcare and what drives her passion for advocating for women...

Research shows that up to 94% of the general population experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts. For new mothers, these thoughts often feature fears related to causing harm to the baby or inadequacies in parenting abilities. Importantly, in most cases these thoughts are recognised as unwanted and distressing - But what happens in cases when these thoughts escalate into more severe anxiety or ob...

In this episode of No Place Homb, Larissa speaks with Doula and Naturopath, Claire Eden. Claire (they/them) is a mum of 2 and has a wealth of experience working in the postpartum space. Reflecting on their own experiences with maternal healthcare, Claire shares their story of family planning, conception, managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum though pregnancy; as well as their experience with home birth...

This mini series was created by Ready or Not in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, Ready or Not host, Lucinda McKimm and Homb founder Larissa Leone, interrogate what it means to navigate motherhood and matrescence in modern Australia.  Lu shows so much strength and vulnerability sharing her own experience as a second time mum, talking abo...

This mini series was created by Ready or Not in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, Ready or Not host, Lucinda McKimm and Homb founder Larissa Leone, interrogate what it means to navigate motherhood and matrescence in modern Australia.  Lu shows so much strength and vulnerability sharing her own experience as a second time mum, talking abo...

Part 1 - Treading water This mini series was created by Ready or Not in partnership with Homb, the postpartum hotel where mothers are mothered. Across three episodes, Ready or Not host, Lucinda McKimm and Homb founder Larissa Leone, interrogate what it means to navigate motherhood and matrescence in modern Australia.  Lu shows so much strength and vulnerability sharing her own experience as a seco...

"There comes a time when we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in."
– Desmond Tutu This powerful quote from Desmond Tutu captures the essence of the work Amy O'Brien is doing to support women and mothers. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Amy joins Larissa and special guest host, Robynne to explore how this...

The Australia’s Mothers and Babies Report 2022 has recently been released, and we’re diving into the stats on labour induction. In Australia, 33% of births now involve induction—up from 25% in 2010. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa sits down with special guest hosts, Jaz Flowers and Kath Taylor, to discuss their personal experiences with induction; Also sharing some insightful commen...

Paediatric People, located in Elsternwick, Melbourne is pioneering a collaborative healthcare model in paediatrics, providing holistic care to children and their families. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Hosts Larissa and Kath welcome back Dr Victoria Mckay, Founder of Paediatric People, to speak about her work in private practice and some of the common challenges families are presented wit...

Does your qualification and training as a paediatrician set you up with the tools for parenthood? Or does your experience of parenthood make you a better doctor? Hosts Larissa and Kath unpack this question and more on this episode of No Place Like Homb with special Guest Dr Victoria Mckay. Find out more about Victoria’s work via paediatricpeople.com.au

Babies form around 1 million new neural connections (synapses) every second during their early years—more than at any other time in life. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa speaks with Robynne Klyne about her ongoing education in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. They discuss how the quality of your baby’s experiences and interactions play a crucial role in shaping brain development...

Healthcare professionals have a unique understanding of maternity care, including both its challenges and joys. But how does this experience shape the stories of young midwives as they embark on their own motherhood journeys? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Larissa welcomes special guest Robynne Klyne—Nurse, Midwife, and IBCLC—to discuss her personal journey through motherhood and her...

Your pregnancy and birth experience have a profound impact on your postpartum recovery, as well as your ongoing mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, expert guest Dr. Perri Dyson, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, joins hosts Larissa and Kath to discuss a critical issue highlighted in the recent NSW government report on birth trauma. While the report is extensive, we’ll focus on one key them...

With a record number of babies born in Australia as a result of IVF treatment, why does infertility remain such a taboo topic in our society? In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Claire chat with Joanna from @IVF_Mumma_tribe on Instagram, diving into the ups and downs of her fertility journey. https://www.drlynnburmeister.com.au/

Societal pressures and the unrealistic expectations we often put on ourselves to be a 'Good Mother' can create undue stress and lead to feelings of inadequacy and guilt. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and special guest host Jaz Flowers, discuss the social narrative that exists online perpetuating the idea that motherhood is entirely instinctual or easy for everyone. Motherhood is a...

Navigating new parenthood is challenging enough, but add twins into the mix, and it’s a whole new level of complexity! In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we’re excited to welcome back special guest Caterina Mete, AKA The Red Wiggle. She joins us to share her experience preparing for the arrival of twins, as well as the unique challenges and joys of raising multiples. https://www.amba.org.au/ h...