Are you weighing up whether to go public or private for your maternity care? Wondering if engaging a private obstetrician is right for you, or what each model of care actually offers?In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we’re delighted to be joined by Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Jean Wong. Jean shares insights into the role of an obstetrician through pregnancy, birth and postpartum and helps us to unpack the different models of care available to new families.Find out more;ogcg.com.au
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Kath return to the heart of why Homb exists. Reflecting on their own postpartum journeys, they share insights into the preventative model of care we’re proud to champion.Parenthood isn’t one-size-fits-all, and trying to squeeze yourself into a box that doesn’t fit can be the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving. Together, we explore what it means to create a supportive space where families feel empowered to take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and find their own rhythm.This is the Homb way: a compassionate, flexible approach that honours the many paths to parenting and reminds us that every path is valid.
If you’re pregnant, planning to have a baby, or have recently given birth, chances are you’ve heard conversations about the 'baby blues' or the risk of postnatal depression and anxiety (PNDA).But have you ever come across the term PMADs? It stands for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders; a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions that can arise at any stage of the reproductive journey.These conditions are often misunderstood, overlooked, or misdiagnosed, leaving mothers and families without the support they need to not just cope, but thrive in parenthood.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Kath and Larissa sit down with Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatrist Dr Edna Lekgabe to help explain what PMADs are, why they matter, and the steps we can take toward better recognition, care, and support.Find out more drednalekgabe.com.auIf you need support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional.You can also find a directory for national helplines via;pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers
In the previous 2 episodes of No Place Like Homb, we spoke with Cassandra about her background and personal experience with postpartum anxiety, depression and psychosis.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare and devastating mental health condition that can occur after childbirth. The estimated incidence of postpartum psychosis ranges from 1 to 2 cases per 1,000 births.
In this episode, Part 3 of ‘Coming back from the brink’, Hosts Kath and Larissa unpack some of the themes and questions that came up from those episodes with Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatrist, Dr Edna Lekgabe.
Find out more; drednalekgabe.com.au
If you need support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional.
You can also find a directory for national helplines via;
pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers
Studies have shown that traumatic birth experiences can significantly increase risk of developing postnatal depression and anxiety.
But what if you take control of your birth story? What if everything goes to plan and your birth is euphoric, empowering and everything you wished for? That experience couldn’t possibly be followed by a swift decline into a deep depression spiralling into psychosis.
Or could it?
This week on No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes back Cassandra King for Part 2 of her story, Coming back from the brink.
If you need support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional.
You can also find a directory for national helplines via;
Sometimes in life we are tested in ways we could never imagine, and that certainly was the case for this week’s guest on No Place Like Homb, Cassandra King.
In part 1 of this 3 part series, host Kath speaks with Cassandra about her complex medical history, pre-conception journey, her traumatic birth experience and struggles with postpartum anxiety and depression.
If you need support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional.
You can also find a directory for national helplines via;
The typical prenatal check list includes all of the routine checkups, screening and scans scheduled throughout pregnancy as well as some practical items, like purchasing a car seat and booking in time off work.
But those of us who have been through it know that there is so much more to it than that. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Host Kath chats with Producer Rach about all of the things that should be on your prenatal checklist.
From discussing parenting values with your partner and family to making a mental health plan, these are the things that can really make a difference in those early days of postpartum.
pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers
Many of us have experienced the joy and magic of messy play and making memories with our kids! But did you know the benefits of play based learning?
Studies consistently show that children engaged in play-based learning demonstrate advancements in language, literacy, maths, and executive function as well as showing greater impulse control and memory.
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with Founder of Bright Little Sparks, Megan Fairbairn about the benefits of play based learning and the joy in finding connection in shared experience.
Find out more via brightlittlesparks.com.au
Even with the most supportive village, juggling 3 kids under 3 always comes with unique joys and challenges.
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes Megan Fairbairn, founder and teacher at Bright Little sparks, about her background in education and the joys and challenges of her own journey of motherhood.
First words and first foods are exciting milestones in a baby’s development, but they can also come with a lot of questions and concerns for parents.
How do you know when your baby is ready for solids? What signs should you look for? And when is it time to seek extra support?
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath chats with Jess Andrewartha, a paediatric speech pathologist, about her work with children and families.
Jess shares her knowledge and insights on the role of a speech pathologist in early feeding and communication, what to look for to safely introduce solids, and how to support a calm, positive feeding journey.
A speech pathologist is a specialised health professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders. Their work goes far beyond helping with speech sounds; it includes assessing and treating difficulties related to language development, social communication, voice, fluency, and the safe introduction of food and drink.
In early childhood, they play a key role in supporting foundational skills that impact learning, development, and quality of life.
In this episode, host Kath speaks with speech pathologist Jess Andrewartha to get an introduction to the role of a speech pathologist, her education and pathway to this important work and her own experience becoming a mother.
We’ve all hear the saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ but so often this modern version of motherhood has us feeling isolated and alone.
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Host Kath chats with Producer Rach about finding your village. If you’re looking for social outing, support, reassurance or connection in shared experience we’ve gathered our best resources to get you started.
Check out these amazing services;
https://www.fromdayone.com.au/
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes back Clinical Nutritionist Jennalea to explore how nutrition can support women through every stage of their reproductive journey and help to maintain healthy, happy hormones.
Jennalea shares her knowledge on key aspects of pre-conception care that can play a pivotal role in fertility, the role of diet in supporting a healthy pregnancy, and the importance of nourishment for postpartum recovery.
Find out more; jennaleamcinnes.com
The concept of the ‘wounded healer’ speaks to the deep connection found in shared experience. It often gives healthcare professionals a unique sense of empathy and insight—enabling them to offer more compassionate, personalised care.
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with Clinical Nutritionist Jennalea about her work supporting women through pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
Jennalea shares her own experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), as well as a complicated birth and postpartum journey—experiences that now inform her practice, bringing compassion and lived wisdom to her work—not despite her wounds, but because of them.
It’s our 100th episode!
There have been tears, there has been laughter and a whole lot of vulnerability and connection and we’re celebrating by sharing a small selection of some of our favourite moments!
We’re so grateful to each and every guest who has taken time out of their busy schedules to share their stories and expertise with us, what incredible company we find ourselves in week after week.
Thank you for listening and showing your support for the work we do; Our purpose is to start a conversation, educate, and inform; connecting in shared experience to break down stigma and encourage new parents to seek help when and where they need it, without fear of judgment.
No Place Like Homb exists to support the vision of Homb Postpartum, Australia’s first of its kind postpartum Hotel - A place where mothers are mothered.
If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of advice, endless product lists, and the pressure to buy all the things—you’re not alone.
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Kath chat with Phoebe, co-founder of The Memo, about the messy, beautiful early days of parenthood, the power of asking honest (and sometimes awkward) questions, and why you really don’t need an overflowing collection of baby gear to feel prepared.
Phoebe also opens up about her own experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—and how those chapters helped to shape the way she supports other parents through The Memo.
If you’re a first-time parent feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, this episode is for you.
Find out more at thememo.com.au/
In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Kath welcome back registered nurse and midwife, Pamela Nunan.
Picking up the conversation from part one, they dive into Pam’s postpartum experience — from the plans she had in place, with the support system ready to step in, and the real-life realities of recovery.
Together, they explore what every new parent deserves in their postpartum support — and all the things that can still catch you off guard, even with all the knowledge of an experienced midwife.
From growing up in a religious household and feeling the weight of family disapproval after coming out as a teen, to studying nursing in Ireland, relocating across the world, and navigating reproductive healthcare as part of a same-sex couple in a system not built for gender-diverse families—Midwife Pamela Nunan, brings a wealth of experience and insight to this episode of No Place Like Homb.
Hosts Larissa and Kath sit down with Pamela to unpack the messy, raw, beautiful truths that rarely make it into the parenting books.
Are you ready, lads? Grab a cuppa—or a whiskey if it’s that kind of day—and settle in. You’re in good company.
When it comes to babies and sleep, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise of conflicting advice and opinions.So why is the topic of infant sleep so controversial?What does “normal” really look like for newborn sleep?And is there truly a risk of creating “bad habits” when settling your baby?In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we welcome back Katie—holistic sleep coach and founder of Katie’s Babies—to unpack some of the biggest questions parents have around infant sleep and settling.Find out more or get in touch with Katies via katiesbabies.com.au
So often on the journey of motherhood, we find ourselves thinking, “If only I knew then what I know now.”
It’s a sentiment shared by nearly every parent—even those with years of experience and relevant education. This was certainly true for this week’s No Place Like Homb guest, Katie.
Katie is now a full-time sleep consultant, following a 25-year career in midwifery and raising four children of her own. In this episode, hosts Larissa and Kath chat with Katie about her personal journey through motherhood.
