No Place Like Homb

"There comes a time when we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in."
– Desmond Tutu

This powerful quote from Desmond Tutu captures the essence of the work Amy O'Brien is doing to support women and mothers. In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Amy joins Larissa and special guest host, Robynne to explore how this philosophy shapes the model of care in her practice, Reverence Story.

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https://www.reverencestory.com/

The Australia’s Mothers and Babies Report 2022 has recently been released, and we’re diving into the stats on labour induction. In Australia, 33% of births now involve induction—up from 25% in 2010.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa sits down with special guest hosts, Jaz Flowers and Kath Taylor, to discuss their personal experiences with induction; Also sharing some insightful comments from our Instagram community, and exploring how this common but complex birth experience can impact your postpartum experience.

You can find a directory for national helplines via;

pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

Paediatric People, located in Elsternwick, Melbourne is pioneering a collaborative healthcare model in paediatrics, providing holistic care to children and their families.

Does your qualification and training as a paediatrician set you up with the tools for parenthood? Or does your experience of parenthood make you a better doctor?

Hosts Larissa and Kath unpack this question and more on this episode of No Place Like Homb with special Guest Dr Victoria Mckay.

Find out more about Victoria’s work via paediatricpeople.com.au

Babies form around 1 million new neural connections (synapses) every second during their early years—more than at any other time in life.

Healthcare professionals have a unique understanding of maternity care, including both its challenges and joys. But how does this experience shape the stories of young midwives as they embark on their own motherhood journeys?

Your pregnancy and birth experience have a profound impact on your postpartum recovery, as well as your ongoing mental health and wellbeing.

With a record number of babies born in Australia as a result of IVF treatment, why does infertility remain such a taboo topic in our society?

Societal pressures and the unrealistic expectations we often put on ourselves to be a 'Good Mother' can create undue stress and lead to feelings of inadequacy and guilt.

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Larissa and special guest host Jaz Flowers, discuss the social narrative that exists online perpetuating the idea that motherhood is entirely instinctual or easy for everyone.

Motherhood is a learning process, every mother's experience is unique and it's okay to ask for help and support.

Navigating new parenthood is challenging enough, but add twins into the mix, and it’s a whole new level of complexity!

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, we’re excited to welcome back special guest Caterina Mete, AKA The Red Wiggle. She joins us to share her experience preparing for the arrival of twins, as well as the unique challenges and joys of raising multiples.

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https://www.thewomens.org.au/patients-visitors/clinics-and-services/pregnancy-birth/pregnancy-care-options/multiple-birth-clinic