In Conversation With Vicky O’Rourke from Connect Baby
Explore the invisible mental load of motherhood and running a household — why it often falls unevenly, how it impacts mums and families, and practical, research-backed strategies for sharing domestic responsibilities more fairly with your partner and kids. This powerful conversation validates what so many mothers have long felt.
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Mums Matter Psychology
Mums Matter is dedicated to providing accessible and affordable perinatal psychology services for all women who are feeling emotionally or mentally challenged by the transition to parenthood.
Frances Bilbao (Clinical Psychologist and Director) created Mums Matter Psychology in 2015 with the aim of helping all women experience meaning and fulfillment in motherhood, as well as a positive relationship with their child.
We aim to make services ACCESSIBLE and AFFORDABLE to everyone.
To do this we partner with local council Maternal & Child Health centres and Maternity Hospitals to offer services from family friendly rooms close to your home and offer TELEHEALTH so you can access services from anywhere.
And, we offer bulk billing under Medicare (no out of pocket expense) so you can afford to seek help.
We provide individual and group therapy through a team of specially trained perinatal mental health clinicians who hear stories of motherhood each and everyday and an empathsise and understand. They have special training in working with you on common emotional and mental health issues experienced in pregnancy and early parenthood.
Learn about the support you didn't know you needed.
We have cherry picked the most useful resources for your fourth trimester so that you don't have to waste precious hours searching.
Article - Louise Barton & Elisha Wildblood (Not Another Onesie)
Motherhood & Friendships – Why Everything Feels Different & How to Navigate the Change
The shift in friendships after having a baby is real, and it’s something almost every mother experiences. Let’s dive into why friendships change after motherhood, how to navigate the emotional shifts, and ways to find a new support system that actually fits your life as a mum.
Article - Louise Barton + Elisha Wildblood
Do I Need a Postpartum Doula? Here’s What They Really Do
"Do I Really Need This?" It’s a question so many new mums ask, often in the quiet chaos of the fourth trimester. “Do I actually need a postpartum doula? Isn’t that a bit... extra?” When your body is sore, your hormones are surging, and you’re running on fragments of sleep, it’s not about luxury, it’s about being held while you hold your baby. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, touched out, or just bone-tired, this blog is your starting point. Let’s demystify the role of a postpartum doula and help you decide if they’re the kind of support you’re craving.
Interview - Caroline Bilkey (Mummy's Whispers)
Why Hiring Postpartum In-Home Support Can Transform Your Recovery
If I had my way, support would be non-negotiable and, in an ideal world, would have government funding, so everyone can access the help we all deserve. We can shape our families' and therefore babies' complete outcomes (and lives!) by providing education, but above all, support in those early days. It is essential for a mother who has given birth to rest and recover.
Article - Julia Jones (Newborn Mothers)
What is a Doula?
Today, a doula is typically someone who acts as a hub of support, referrals and resources for a person during a major life transition, usually related to birth. Doulas have a holistic approach that considers both mental and physical well-being. Services vary significantly but can include emotional reassurance, information based on scientific evidence, and comfort techniques like massage and nourishing food. The role is not medical, and doulas cannot treat, diagnose or cure any disease.