A mother's group that you don't have to get to on time. Hosted by Isabelle McIvor, a doula in training, healthcare practitioner and first-time mum, Newborn Mama brings honest conversations amongst first-time mums as we navigate the blurry and beautiful maze that is new motherhood.
Susie | Mental health, coming back to yourself & introducing solids
In today’s episode, Susie and I have a great chat about mental health, finding joy outside of kids, and coming back to ourselves. We also have a solid vent about solids, and the many unknowns and concerns in working out how to feed food to our little people. As always, the reflection on our experiences is like a long exhale, bringing a sense of reassurance, communion and a reminder that we are all figuring it out as we go. https://boobtofood.com/products/milk-to-meals-a-guide-to-s...
12 Oct 2026
Susie | Sleep trenches, routines, & overwhelming fear & anxiety
Susie and I deep dive into the all-consuming anxieties that nearly sent us insane - infant sleep, routines, and the overwhelming fear of SIDS. It takes a few dark twists and turns, but ultimately brings a healing release and a comforting dose of solidarity.
21 Sept 2026
Susie | Identity shifts, exhaustion, changed relationships & search for community
In today’s episode, Susie and I chat about some of the rude shocks that came along in the first year of becoming a mum. She opens up about identity overhaul, changed relationship dynamics, exhaustion, and the search for much-needed community. It’s a visceral depiction of the fragility so many of us have felt or still feel, and valuable permission to share the weight.
12 Sept 2026
Susie | IVF, Pregnancy, Prodromal Labour & Early Postpartum
In our first few episodes we chat with Susie, mum of Alexander, and fellow healthcare practitioner in Brisbane. In this conversation, Susie shares generously about her fertility journey, pregnancy and long birth. Just a heads up, she also details a second trimester loss and delivery. It 's a beautiful account of the high and lows that many of us may relate to, but may feel that we need to mask.
10 Sept 2026
To all Newborn Mamas, welcome!
All new things start somewhere, so here we are! In this very first episode, Isabelle shares the slightly winding path that has brought her to Newborn Mama, a space for her unfurling passion project in working with women as a doula and for hearty conversations with other first-time mums who are deep in it. Grab your cup of half-finished coffee and come along with us.
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