What are the symptoms of perimenopause? From hot flushes to mood swings, we’ve got the lowdown on this wild ride. If you’re waking up in the middle of the night swimming in sweat or find yourself snapping like a hungry crocodile at your partner for simply breathing, you might be …
Don’t have time for self-care? 13 game changing tips for new mums
“The overwhelming responsibility for the life of this tiny person means you naturally put yourself firmly at the bottom of the pile. But a little self-care goes a long way, meaning you don’t just survive but thrive.”
5 ways to boost your recovery after birth [and be kind to your bod]
Your body has grown and birthed a baby. It has been through a lot. So let’s chat recovery after birth with Physiotherapist Katherine Baquie. By Katherine Baquie Let’s chat about recovery after birth. Because the newborn period is a time when our whole world changes as we know it. Right? …
Why Medela’s Magic InBra™ is the only breast pump we’ll use
It’s the breast pump that’s got mamas talking. So is the new Magic InBra™ by Medela worth the hype? We spill the milk beans. Let’s get real for a minute. Pumping milk can be hard. Like, really hard. The bulky, noisy machines that can make you feel less-than. The sitting …
Feeling tired? Heavy period? It’s time for a women’s wellness check
Why women’s wellness checks are essential after kids – from tackling low iron and heavy periods to managing hormonal shifts, so you can start feeling like yourself again. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative experience, but it can also take a significant toll on …
Could you have stay-at-home mum depression?
Rocking the stay-at-home life with its tantrums and endless chores? We feel you. That’s when stay-at-home mum depression can sneak in, dimming your glow. But remember, you’re not in this alone. By Charlotte Cruz Stay-at-home mums often have an incredibly rewarding yet challenging role. While they are central to the …
Quick and easy Snickers icy poles recipe
This recipe by Sam Wood will have the kids thinking they’re eating a naughty chocolate-loaded snack, but it’s actually good for them! #mumhack By Sam Wood ‘Mum, I’m hungry…’ is the most-used phrase in most households. So next time your hangry little monsters come looking for something to eat, surprise …
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 …
The Postpartum Present: How one trend is triggering a societal shift for mothers
Have you heard about the latest trend? The Postpartum Present. A token of love, a beacon of healing, a celebration of motherhood. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern parenthood, there’s a fabulous trend catching on like wildfire that we …
Does a woman’s fertility really decline at 35?
We’re delving into one of the most debated topics in women’s health: does our fertility really take a nosedive at 35? By Ava Wilde First things first – 35 is not some magical (or cursed) age when everything in our reproductive system suddenly goes on strike. However, the infamous “biological …