The postpartum period is marked by significant and dramatic hormonal, physical, social, and psychological changes that collectively influence a woman's recovery and adaptation to motherhood. Understanding these changes is crucial for both the mother’s physical and mental health and the well-being of her newborn.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

You know that incessant, never ending and exhausting ‘to do’ list in your head that comes with managing your work, relationship, household and family?

This is The Mental Load and the load gets heavier and more complicated when you add babies and children to the list.

So, how do we manage The Mental Load?

That is the million dollar question that No Place like Homb hosts Larissa and Jess are discussing in this weeks episode.

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Hyperemesis gravidarum refers to intractable nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, leading to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, weight loss and volume depletion with severe and debilitating physical and mental impacts.

For resources and more information, visit;

You can find a directory for national helplines via;

pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/pregnancy-helpline-numbers

You can also seek support via;

https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

https://panda.org.au/

Have you heard of Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)?

Happy Birthday to us!

Join us at the postpartum conference;

https://www.wellsupportedmotherscollective.xyz/professional-conferences

With 97% of births in Australia taking place in hospitals, we asked the question; Did you consider a home birth?

What are the key factors that are influencing our birthing preferences?

Our vision for Homb is to inspire a movement, a tidal wave of support for new mothers, highlighting the essential need for support, rest and nourishment in postpartum.

This week on No Place Like Homb, Hosts Larissa and Jess welcome back Mariya to discuss how her experience as a first time mum influenced her choices for the birth of her second child, and inspired her to support others through birth and postpartum.

One of the key findings from the recently released NSW Birth Trauma report was that there needs to be greater emphasis put on educating prospective parents about all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. With a lack of clear communication, understanding and recognition of trauma informed care contributing to higher rates of birth trauma and subsequent symptoms of postnatal anxiety and depression.