News & Views Why rebuilding the ‘village’ could transform motherhood for thousands of women Our new research on motherhood suggests loneliness is experienced by the overwhelming majority of mothers at least a few times a month.
Health I’ve seen hundreds of mothers break this year. We call it normal We celebrate birth, then leave mothers quietly breaking under relentless pressure, calling it normal instead of giving them the support.
News & Views Nette is ready for parole. A prison program is keeping her from her son Nette misses her son every single day and remains in prison, hoping for release so they can finally be together again.
News & Views ‘Baby brain’ myth debunked as new study finds no cognitive decline in new parents “Baby brain” has long defined women’s experiences of early motherhood, but a new study finds no evidence it exists in new parents at all.
News & Views A ‘good mother’ doesn’t trust trained experts, says RFK Jr. She does her own research instead Mothers are left navigating vaccination misinformation while being told distrust of experts defines good parenting.
News & Views Mother’s Day isn’t one feeling. It’s four. None of them fit in a bouquet. Mother’s Day reflects the unseen load of caring for children, ageing parents and the emotional weight Mother’s carry.
News & Views One day is not enough: A love letter to mothers everywhere One day of flowers and brunches can’t capture the relentless, invisible labour and lifelong weight of motherhood.
Ed's Blog I took my newborn to the office because I was lonely. Most new mums know the feeling. Most new mothers report feeling lonely. We have an opportunity to change this experience and make a dent in the broader loneliness epidemic.
News & Views Depression risk in women peaks two weeks after giving birth: research The highest incidence of major depression for women occurs two weeks after giving birth, a new study has found.
News & Views The grassroots movement reshaping how new mums find their ‘village’ New mums across Australia are finding new ways to build social connection through the grassroots group, Mum Walk.
News & Views 500 mums to gather in Melbourne to raise awareness of motherhood loneliness Hundreds of mothers will come together for a community walk in Melbourne to raise awareness about motherhood loneliness.
Ed's Blog Why can motherhood feel lonely? Help us find out and change the experience We’re surveying new mothers to learn about their experiences with loneliness, isolation and building new networks, thanks to our partnership with Medibank.