Creating a trusted referral network for holistic postpartum support
I chat with Newborn Mothers graduate Mazz Napier from The Bond Wellbeing. Together, we discuss her transition from brand marketing to postpartum doula work and how she built a sustainable business. At the core of this conversation, we explore practical and emotional care as the foundation for maternal confidence, community connection and a lasting village of support.
The power of long-term doula support
Nikki is a Tucson-based doula who 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 specialty. 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.
Mental health helplines for newborn parents around the world
Discover how to support new parents facing anxiety or depression with practical mental health tools and global helpline directories. Start by completing a free self-assessment checklist from PANDA, and learn how postpartum professionals can share and personalise mental health resources.
15 benefits of baby brain
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.
What is a doula?
A doula is a companion through a big life transition, offering emotional, informational and practical support. Discover the different kinds of doulas, where the word came from, and how postpartum doulas care for mothers after birth.
Building a stable doula business
Podcast interview with Sami Stewart on building a stable and secure doula business.
Learning to laugh again through postpartum
Podcast interview with Amy Marshall on how to reclaim nourishment and support postpartum.
Why is postpartum care important?
A newborn baby has a newborn mother, and she needs care too. Discover why postpartum care matters for recovery, wellbeing and the transition into motherhood, and why that support needs to extend beyond the first six weeks.
What does a Postpartum Education and Care Professional do?
From listening to a mother’s birth story to cooking lunch or finding the right breastfeeding support, no two postpartum visits look the same. Discover how Postpartum Education and Care Professionals offer support tailored to each family.
Breastfeeding basics for family and supporters
A video on breastfeeding basics for family and supporters.
Should I get a home monitor for my baby?
With the rise of video, movement, heart and breathing baby monitors, this blog post explores how you can support and inform your clients in choosing a home monitor for your baby. The blog dives into the research around whether home monitors save infant lives, how to reduce the risk of SIDS and ways to find peace of mind within the big responsibility of having a baby.