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 …
Don’t know what to make for dinner? Try this kid-friendly charcuterie board
It’s witching hour and you’re still stuck on dinner ideas? Grab whatever you can find and pop it on a plate for a kid-friendly charcuterie board. By Mama Disrupt® ‘Girl dinner’ is all over socials at the moment, but guess what … it’s pretty much just eating like a toddler. …
Working from home? Here are 5 hacks to make life easier
Working from home and juggling kids is hard. But there are some cool hacks to help you find your groove and slay the day. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Working from home with young kids is like walking a tightrope while juggling flaming torches. You’ve got the dream scenario …
10 superfoods to help boost fertility naturally
Want to boost fertility naturally? Nourish and prepare your body for conception with these superfood champions. By Ava Wilde If you’re trying to conceive, a well-balanced and nutritious diet can potentially help boost fertility naturally and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. While no specific food guarantees conception, certain …
Milk Makers Series: Your most common breastfeeding questions answered
POWERED BY MEDELA Guest Editor Dr Danielle Prime [aka your new milk-making mentor] is here to answer the most common breastfeeding questions. It’s time to latch and load, mama! This feature is Part 3 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – …
Looking for room inspo for twin girls? We’ve found it
Modern edginess meets vintage charm in this room for two and we find out what it’s like being a mama to darling twin girls… #TWINNING! Styling by Kimmy & Bear Spaces and Photography by Bailey Jane Pictures When Bailey Bezuidenhout and her hubby Jan-Jan made plans to completely renovate their Johannesburg …
Stay-at-home mums deserve childcare, but many are too afraid
Whether home or office bound, every mama deserves to send their kiddo to childcare – without fear of judgement! Let’s champion choices, end the whispers, and support the stay-at-home mums. By Charlotte Cruz Stay-at-home mums in are often judged for their choice to stay home with their children, rather than …