Let’s talk about sex after baby. Yep, this one is a biggie. Life After Birth authors Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Gear spill the tea. By Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Geary The recommended wait time from health professionals between giving birth and intercourse is four to six weeks to allow vaginal or …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Motherhood and mental health
Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …
[Guest Editor] Vanessa Breuer: 7 tips for a successful trip with the family
When it comes to travelling and tiny humans, Vanessa Breuer knows her stuff. Here she shares her secret 7 travel tips. By Mama Disrupt® Discovered at 14. Travelling the world at 16. Modelling for the likes of Victoria’s Secret, Nautica and David Jones by 25. The super gorge Vanessa Breuer …
[Guest Editor] Zoe Bingley-Pullin on infertility, PND and early menopause
From overcoming fertility challenges, postnatal depression and early menopause, Zoe Bingley-Pullin has experienced every season of the female form. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Zoe Bingley-Pullin is picture perfect. She’s fit, she’s healthy and she’s f*ckin gorgeous. So it would be fair to assume she’s skated through life …
[Guest Editor] Lucy Bloom: 5 mistakes partners make in the delivery room
There is more to supporting a woman through the birth of a baby than showing up in the delivery room and taking photos at the end. By Lucy Bloom Keeping a woman safe, happy and focussed in labour is your number one job as her support person. Here are the top five …
[Guest Editor] Sam Wood: Protecting your pelvic floor
Sam Wood shares his top tips for protecting your pelvic floor from before you’ve even fallen pregnant through to postnatal recovery. By Sam Wood Laugh, cough and sneeze again, without needing to run to the bathroom! I know all of you mamas out there know what I’m talking about. One …
[Guest Editor] Sarah Davidson: How and when to step outside your comfort zone
Want to find out what sets your soul on fire, but don’t know how? Entrepreneur and co-founder of Aussie global brand Matcha Maiden, Sarah Davidson, on stepping outside your comfort zone. By Sarah Davidson When it comes to comfort zones and stepping outside of them, a quote I always find helpful …
[Guest Editor] Rebecca Klodinsky: Breaking-up with hustle culture
Say buh-bye to hustle culture and hello to better balance with these tips from badass boss mama and founder of IIXIIST, Rebecca Klodinsky. By Rebecca Klodinsky. For too long hustle culture has been seen as the ultimate goal. And that we should be able to handle everything like a badass …
[Guest Editor] Dr Libby Weaver: Feeling extra tired? Might be time for a liver detox
Feeling tired as a mother? Maybe you’re always rundown, It’s time to show your liver more love and transform your health. By Dr Libby Weaver We don’t often consider our liver when we are feeling tired, irritable, headachey and run down. But this mighty organ is often at the heart …
[Guest Editor] Meshel Laurie: Why having mum friends can bring you balance
Spinning out of control? It could be time to re-introduce things that give you a sense of calm, balance and peace – like more mum friends. By Meshel Laurie Have you heard of the Four Burners Theory? I heard it mentioned offhand in a podcast, which made me think I …