Struggling with your maternal mental health? You are not alone. COPE’s Truth campaign shows that 75% of parents are doing it tough. Good news is, there is help. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Understanding your own maternal mental health is not easy. Our hormones are all over the place. We …
Can’t sleep? Maybe you’re overtired
When it comes to sleep, it is quality over quantity. So if you [like us] are walking around like an overtired zombie, try these sleep tips. By Charlotte Cruz Oh, the joys of motherhood! Sleepless nights, feedings, diaper changes, and those adorable baby snuggles. But let’s be honest, sleep can …
How do you ask your child if they are ok?
How do you ask your child if they are ok? Dr Dain Heer helps us ask the important [and the difficult] questions. Start the conversation! By Dr Dain Heer How do you ask your child if they are ok? It is one of the most important questions to ask your …
9 tips for mothers with ADHD: navigating motherhood with confidence
Parenting is quite the rollercoaster ride, right? And for mothers with ADHD, it can feel like an even wilder adventure. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Here are some tips to help you rock motherhood with confidence, ADHD style. By Ava Wilde 1. Own Your Superpowers You’ve got some …
7 mindfulness exercises to balance out the chaos
Looking to include a little mindfulness to a busy mama day? Here’s how…
5 warning signs of perinatal anxiety and depression
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression is important, because your mental health matters. Here is how to recognise the warning signs. By Ruby Matley Perinatal Anxiety and Depression is important, because your mental health matters. And it is a crucial element of prenatal care. For many women, pregnancy can be an emotional time. …
[Guest Editor] Jacqui Lewis: Why we all need to stop multi-tasking
Mashing has become the new norm. But isn’t multi-tasking good? Jacqui Lewis [who is the author of the book The 14 Day Mind Cleanse] explains why we need to stop. By Jacqui Lewis We don’t need more time management; we need energy management. And the things that deplete our energy, such as being …
What to do when the mental load becomes too heavy
Mamas have been shouldering the mental load – the ‘INVISIBLE WORK’ – at home for generations, not knowing there was a name for it. But now there is and good news is there is something we can do about it. By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a …
How to tell the difference between burnout and postnatal depression
Burnout and postnatal depression (PND) are two different conditions that can occur after having a baby. While some of the symptoms can feel very similar, here is how to tell the difference. By Charlotte Cruz As mamas, we experience an onslaught of emotional changes and challenges that we were not …
4 things to do if social media is negatively impacting your mental health
Social media can have both positive and negative effects on our mental health. So if you feel like you may need to take a ‘mental health’ break, then here are some helpful strategies to follow. By Mama Disrupt® Social media is a massive part of our lives [hello late night …