The news of Kourtney Kardashian’s needing foetal surgery on her unborn baby boy has sent us all into a spin. Here’s the lowdown. By Mama Disrupt® So, when Travis Barker hit pause on his tour to rush to Kourtney Kardashian’s side, the rumour mill went bananas. Everyone was like, “What’s going on …
‘How I recovered from postnatal depression and anxiety’
In Australia, one in five new and expecting mums and one in 10 dads experience pre and postnatal depression and anxiety. Here, real mama Josie Smyth shares her very real journey with PND. By Josie Smyth I am PROUD to be talking about my journey through postnatal depression and anxiety. …
7 easy ways to practise mindfulness every day
Discover easy ways to practise mindfulness with these fab exercises. From mindful breathing to sensory joys, it’s your ticket to daily zen. Dive in. By Charlotte Cruz Today we’re diving into something oh-so-soul-nurturing and absolutely essential. Get ready to unleash the power of mindfulness with these seven easy-peasy exercises that …
6 tips for surviving infertility
When you’re trying to start a family, it can be really stressful. Bernadette Andrews (author of How to Stay Sane on the Baby Making Train) shares her top 6 tips for surviving infertility. By Bernadette Andrews One-in-six couples in Australia are going through infertility EVERY MONTH. That’s sooo many people …
How to stop OCD affecting your daily life
It’s tough having OCD. But guess what? With the right knowledge and help, you can figure out how to stop OCD (or at least stop it ruling your life). By Ava Wilde How many times have you heard someone casually say, “I’m so OCD!” when they straighten a crooked picture …
Kickstart your Spring detox with these 4 simple steps
It’s Spring, baby! So we asked nutritionist Teresa Cutter aka The Healthy Chef to share some kick-ass ways to kickstart your Spring detox. By Teresa Cutter Time to reset the body and make the most of all the fresh seasonal produce that’s available at this time of the year. It’s a great …
[Guest Editor] Sean Szeps: ‘I am a father who is mothering his children’
Sean Szeps is the first to say it – I’m not like other dads. Here, he chats with Mama Disrupt® about being a queer parent, overcoming postnatal depression, and self-care for dads. By Sean Szeps As a same-sex couple, my husband and I had a few options to choose from: …
Feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood? Here’s what to do
When you’re in the throes of it all, you probs feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood. But you can have a life. By Natalie Bascur It happens so quickly, and before you know it – you’re losing yourself in motherhood. Sound familiar? So being spontaneous when you have a …
5 things you need to do when pregnant
When you’re pregnant, your body is swirling with baby-making hormones. And the list of to-dos seems to grow faster than your foetus. It can be overwhelming to say the least. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with the Pregnancy, Baby & Children’s Expo As mums, we need to look out for …
11 ways to support a new mum
How to support a new mum – it seems obvious, right? Nope. Ask any new mama and you can bet she’s had to serve cups of tea to visitors when she’d rather be napping. By Sarah Lyons Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for …