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.
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Meet Pam — Part I
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 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.
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Katie's Babies – Holistic Sleep Coach
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
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Katie's Story
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.
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Supported stays
This week on No Place Like Homb we welcome back our regular host and Homb founder Larissa. After taking some time to recover from surgery, Larissa provides a brief update on her personal situation and along side Kath shares some information on Supported stays at Homb via The Homb Trust.Every parent should have access to postpartum care and support and we’re working hard to ensure fair and equitable access to the preventive care model at Homb. Find out more or donate at Homb.com.au/charity
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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