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/them) to share some simple nutritional information and practical tips for feeding postpartum and making nourishment easier.
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Raising Triplets ft. Josephine Heard
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 raising triplets.
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The cost of postpartum care
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 major gaps in support services with little to no acknowledgement or support from government and policy makers.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and special guest host, Kath discuss the cost of postpartum care and the true and significant ongoing cost to our society and future generations if we do nothing to address the current mental health crisis we find ourselves in.
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Meet Kath
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 and families in the postpartum care space.
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Perinatal OCD ft. Claire Eden
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 obsessive compulsive symptoms?In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa welcomes back special guest, Claire Eden to share their personal experience with Perinatal OCD.If you or someone you know needs support, speak to a trusted healthcare professional. You can also find a directory for national helplines via; pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers
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.
Chatting weekly to expert guests and taking a deep dive into all things motherhood, 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.
Join us on our mission to revolutionise the way we care for mothers and families through postpartum.
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