In this episode I announce a major milestone for Newborn Mothers: internationally recognised postpartum education and care certification, now valid in over 30 countries. Learn why professional recognition matters, how the new 100-hour certification works, and what this means for the future of postpartum care.

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Julia Jones talks with Jasmine Meek about her journey from studying psychology to discovering her calling as a postpartum doula. Jasmine shares how she sped through her training, quickly built a client base, and expanded her services to include postnatal massage and her innovative “mother’s helper” visits. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of starting a doula business, balancing family finances, and finding sustainable ways to support mothers at every stage.

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Julia Jones chats with Dani Potter about her personal journey navigating infant hip dysplasia and the impact it had on her postpartum experience. They explore how Dani transformed those challenges into a heartfelt mission: providing practical support to new mothers by preparing nourishing meals that help ease the early days of motherhood.

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Julia chats with Kathryn Stoneman, a postpartum doula who launched her business during COVID and later co-founded the Village Collective, a hub where 14 practitioners support women from preconception to postpartum. Kathryn shares her journey across Australia and the UK, the joys and challenges of running a multi-practitioner space, and her vision for bringing rituals, nourishment, and community back to motherhood.

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Julia Jones talks with a Tucson-based doula about how she 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 speciality. 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.

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In this episode, Julia talks with a former midwife who moved from Germany to Australia. Damaris Lee shares the challenges of leaving midwifery behind and creating her practice, Mum’s Oasis, in Sydney. Together they discuss the differences in postpartum care systems between Germany and Australia, the transition from hands-on work to virtual support, and what it’s like to be a doula before becoming a mother herself.

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Julia Jones sits down with research midwife Jessica Mulhall to hear the inspiring story behind her Melbourne-based postpartum support business. They chat about the challenges of balancing a day job with the demands of a growing business. Jessica shares her heartfelt mission to transform traditional baby showers into intimate, mother-centred "nesting parties," helping new parents gather their villages.

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Julia chats with Newborn Mothers graduate Keturah Stoltenberg, a postpartum doula, massage therapist, and bengkung belly binder based in Sydney. Keturah shares how her early experiences of motherhood inspired her to offer the kind of care she wished she had received. Together they explore the emotional impact of mothers feeling “discarded” after birth, the underestimated value of simply being seen and heard, and the cultural importance of reviving traditional postpartum practices.

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