Navigating the labyrinth of motherhood? Let’s get real about whether you can breastfeed when taking depression and anxiety medication. By Mama Disrupt® The ups and downs of motherhood can be a real whirlwind. And guess what? You’re not alone. Depression and anxiety are more common than you might think, and …
3 things to know about reducing the risk of stillbirth
Sadly, about 2200 families experience stillbirth each year in Australia. While not all stillbirths are preventable, you can reduce the risk. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Stillbirth. It’s not something any mother expects to go through, so when it happens, the big question is – WHY? Brisbane mum, Holly, …
How to talk to your kids about what’s going on in Israel
Kids always come to us with the curly questions and one you might be hearing right now is, ‘What’s going on in Israel?’ By Mama Disrupt® The recent Hamas attack on Israel was a complex and frightening event. It’s important to talk to your kids about what happened and how they …
Move over Dr Google – parents are turning to ChatGPT for medical advice
Modern mamas are using ChatGPT for medical advice, but is it accurate (and safe)? Let’s take a look. By Ava Wilde Let me tell you a heartwarming story that went viral recently. It’s about a mama who had been on a three-year-long quest to uncover the mystery behind her child’s …
10 habits for a happy mind on World Mental Health Day (and every day)
Embrace World Mental Health Day with daily habits that uplift, inspire, and sprinkle joy into our ever-busy lives. By Mama Disrupt® Hey there, lovely human. Let’s have a little natter about mental health, shall we? In this whirlwind life where our to-do lists never seem to shrink, it’s vital to …
5 real self-care practices (better for you than a bubble bath)
It’s hard to put our own health and wellbeing first as mums. But some of the best acts of self-care are easy to implement into daily mum life. Nutritionist and Herbalist, Jessica Hoskins, shows us how. By Jessica Hoskins I spend a lot of my time working with mothers from around the world, …
How to nurture your needs during pregnancy
During pregnancy [and postpartum], you are constantly reminded to nurture your needs, gather your village. And once upon a time – and still today, in many traditional cultures – a pregnant woman would be surrounded by her village. By Gabrielle Nancarrow A village of mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and friends who brought wisdom, …
Want to work smarter, not harder? Try the workplace wellness trend
Workplace wellness? Oh, it’s the game-changer for work-life magic. Think less stress, more zest! By Harper Steele Juggling work and home can feel like a circus act sometimes, right? Between morning meetings and the evening hustle at home, it’s easy to forget that you, yes YOU, need some TLC too. …
Strengthen your bod with these prenatal and postnatal posture exercises
Good posture in your pregnancy and after childbirth is one of the best things you can do for your body. Here are the best posture exercises. By Mama Disrupt® Being pregnant and discovering just how damn amazing your body is, is a wonderful experience. But hey mama, has anyone told …
[Guest Editor] Angela Simson: 7 ways to reduce your stress
There will always be times in life when stress takes over and life seems too hard. Try these tips to get you back on track… By Angela Simson Stress takes over and life almost seems too hard. These can be the times when you turn to old comforts and growth …