No Place Like Homb

First words and first foods are exciting milestones in a baby’s development, but they can also come with a lot of questions and concerns for parents.How do you know when your baby is ready for solids? What signs should you look for? And when is it time to seek extra support?In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath chats with Jess Andrewartha, a paediatric speech pathologist, about her work with children and families. Jess shares her knowledge and insights on the role of a speech pathologist in early feeding and communication, what to look for to safely introduce solids, and how to support a calm, positive feeding journey.More about JessFind a speech pathologist

A speech pathologist is a specialised health professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders. Their work goes far beyond helping with speech sounds; it includes assessing and treating difficulties related to language development, social communication, voice, fluency, and the safe introduction of food and drink. In early childhood, they play a key role in supporting foundational skills that impact learning, development, and quality of life.In this episode, host Kath speaks with speech pathologist Jess Andrewartha to get an introduction to the role of a speech pathologist, her education and pathway to this important work and her own experience becoming a mother.

We’ve all heard the saying, ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ but so often this modern version of motherhood has us feeling isolated and alone.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, Host Kath chats with Producer Rach about finding your village. If you’re looking for a social outing, support, reassurance or connection in shared experience we’ve gathered our best resources to get you started.Check out these amazing services;https://miwm.com.au/https://www.fromdayone.com.au/https://www.raising-fathers.com/https://www.brightlittlesparks.com.au/

In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath welcomes back Clinical Nutritionist Jennalea to explore how nutrition can support women through every stage of their reproductive journey and help to maintain healthy, happy hormones.Jennalea shares her knowledge on key aspects of pre-conception care that can play a pivotal role in fertility, the role of diet in supporting a healthy pregnancy, and the importance of nourishment for postpartum recovery.Find out more; jennaleamcinnes.com

The concept of the ‘wounded healer’ speaks to the deep connection found in shared experience. It often gives healthcare professionals a unique sense of empathy and insight—enabling them to offer more compassionate, personalised care.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with Clinical Nutritionist Jennalea about her work supporting women through pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Jennalea shares her own experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), as well as a complicated birth and postpartum journey—experiences that now inform her practice, bringing compassion and lived wisdom to her work—not despite her wounds, but because of them.

It’s our 100th episode!There have been tears, there has been laughter and a whole lot of vulnerability and connection and we’re celebrating by sharing a small selection of some of our favourite moments!We’re so grateful to each and every guest who has taken time out of their busy schedules to share their stories and expertise with us, what incredible company we find ourselves in week after week.Thank you for listening and showing your support for the work we do; 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.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.

If you’ve ever felt lost in a sea of advice, endless product lists, and the pressure to buy all the things—you’re not alone.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, hosts Larissa and Kath chat with Phoebe, co-founder of The Memo, about the messy, beautiful early days of parenthood, the power of asking honest (and sometimes awkward) questions, and why you really don’t need an overflowing collection of baby gear to feel prepared.Phoebe also opens up about her own experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—and how those chapters helped to shape the way she supports other parents through The Memo.If you’re a first-time parent feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, this episode is for you.Find out more at thememo.com.au/

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The dominant narrative around postpartum movement often centres on "restoring" the pre-pregnancy body, rather than embracing the natural evolution that occurs after childbirth. This pressure to return to intense exercise too soon can increase the risk of injury or complications—such as pelvic floor dysfunction—especially when the body hasn't had sufficient time to heal.So, when is the right time to start moving your body and safely return to exercise postpartum?In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with physiotherapist Caroline Johnson about postpartum movement, pelvic health, and how to set realistic goals and timelines for physical recovery and exercise after birth.Find out more via https://beactivephysio.com/

Women frequently report receiving inadequate or incomplete information about procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives in perinatal healthcare, with communication often falling short of what is needed for truly informed consent. Informed decision-making is too often rushed during labour instead of being initiated earlier during antenatal care. Proactive discussions about birth plans, potential interventions, and complications can lay the foundation for more informed and confident choices during labour and birth.In this episode of No Place Like Homb, host Kath speaks with midwife Rachel Wilson to explore some of the most common obstetric terms and abbreviations—when you're likely to hear them, what they mean, and why it's important to understand them.An informed and empowered pregnancy and birth experience can positively shape your postpartum journey and help you thrive in the early stages of parenthood.

When talking about maternity care, Midwifery-led continuity of care models—whether through private midwives or public systems like Midwifery Group Practices (MGP)—are broadly recognised as the evidence-based gold standard for maternity care in Australia. This approach is associated with better outcomes for mothers and babies, including lower intervention rates, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and greater satisfaction with the birthing experience. Yet, only 2.1% of births in Australia involve private midwives. In this episode, No Place Like Homb guest host, Kath speaks with Midwife, Rachel Wilson about Private Midwifery–the gold standard of Maternity care.More details for anyone looking into private midwife services;Home birth Australia, Directory of private midwives offering home birth services; https://www.homebirthaustralia.org/midwives.html#victoriaDoula compiled private midwife directory;https://www.birthed.com.au/private-midwife-directoryThere is also a Facebook group called ‘Find a Homebirth Midwife Australia’.Prospective parents looking for a private midwife who is accredited to provide shared care with a public hospital, can look up their hospital's ’Shared Care Affiliates List.’ RWH shared care affiliate list map:https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1TZucAlqervLbPkltX8VVz89wt5pZC-5k&femb=1&ll=-37.88365720000001%2C145.00585099999998&z=10Monash Health shared care affiliate list:https://monashwomens.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Shared-Maternity-Care-Suburban-List.pdf