Women often feel so poorly supported in their breastfeeding journey, their emotional wounds are near palpable. By Registered Midwife, Amberley Harris A snapshot of breastfeeding … According to the 2010 National Infant Feeding Survey (yep – 2010 is the most recent stats we have, which is a problem in itself), …
Mama truths: Anxiety blindsided me as a second-time mum
When Emily first developed severe anxiety, she was in the throes of new-again motherhood. She’d just had her second baby, and wasn’t expecting to have to navigate anxiety and parenthood at once. By Emily Anderson Navigating parenthood is a challenge on its own but when you throw anxiety into the …
5 hacks to help you juggle parenting with study
It might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas are out there enrolling in further education. By Mama Disrupt® When just getting through the day seems like a marathon achievement, it might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas out …
R U OK? How to deal when you’re not OK
R U OK? Let’s be honest – as mothers, we’re probably not asked that question enough. By Mama Disrupt® Between the mental load of trying to schedule swimming lessons, book the car service, and have your groceries delivered in the 6 minute window that you’ll actually be home…yeah. There’s a …
Feeling a little foggy? Try these 10 steps to boost your health
If the words ‘boost your health’ make you shudder, hold that thought mama. Because it’s not about juice cleanses or daily 10km runs, this is a total life overhaul to cleanse your mind, body and soul. By Mama Disrupt® Head of Content Gemma Dawkins Because it’s no secret that motherhood can …
[Guest Editor] Kita Alexander: Making it work
Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander talks motherhood, grief, and how the Australian music industry is making room for mamas. By Mama Disrupt® Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander has been through a lot. The mama of 2 – their names are Vali and Rumi – has been performing since she was just a teenager. She …
How to set boundaries and 4 signs you need to
If you think boundaries are just those things between your neighbour’s house and yours, this is for you. By Gemma Dawkins I know you, because I am you. A people pleaser. A Type-A person. The kind that would rather pull out all my eyelashes one by one than let somebody …
For me, formula feeding was a godsend
While Nicola’s journey started with plans to breastfeed, ultimately formula feeding was right for her and for baby Evelyn. Here is her positive story of bottle feeding, and how it saved the day… By Nicola Ryan Being our first child, we made plans for all scenarios and I’m so glad …
[Guest Editor] Dr Chelsea Jackson Roberts: Yoga for active pregnancy
For Peloton yoga and meditation teacher Dr Chelsea Jackson Roberts, an active pregnancy is less about sweat and more about surrender. By Gemma Dawkins For some of us, having an active pregnancy just means all those sprints to the bathroom in the first trimester. Every pregnancy – and every mama …
[Guest Editor] Leah Patara: Why you need a birth doula
Leah Patara is a birth doula, conscious conception meditation teacher, and creator of sacred spaces. She is also the founder of the Womb Room Collective. Here she explains the difference a doula can make. By Leah Patara A birth doula becomes a mother’s confidant, guide, and biggest cheerleader. The support …