Weighed down with doing the everyday tasks which are unseen and unappreciated? Here’s how to make life easier as a mother. By Jessica Hill of The Parent Collective Want to know how to make life easier as a mother and reduce the invisible load? There are lots of terms you may have …
Here are 5 signs you should take a pregnancy test
If there’s a chance you could be pregnant and you’ve been experiencing ANY of these early symptoms, you should take a pregnancy test ASAP! By Mama Disrupt® Most mamas realise that they may be pregnant when they miss their period. But sometimes we experience other symptoms – even before Aunty Flo …
Back to School Checklist: Top 7 must-haves for a successful school year
POWERED BY CLARKS Ready for the school scramble? Buckle up, lady. We’re diving into the ultimate back to school checklist for a successful school year. This guide comes to you in partnership with Clarks, helping you and your kiddo feel prepared to survive (and thrive) the school year. Sign up …
[Guest Editors] Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Geary: Sex after baby
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 …
Birth of a mother: Navigating the life-changing journey from childbirth to motherhood
Motherhood takes us on a journey of transformation and for MD® Editor-in-Chief, Jessica Jane Sammut, it was a life changing seismic shift. By Jessica Jane Sammut, MD® Editor-in-Chief When I became a mother, it would be fair to say it was a shock to the system. As a fiercely independent …
Thriving, not just surviving: Essential tips for navigating life with young kids
Midwife and sleep consultant Amelia Lamont shares some of her top tips for surviving when you have young kids. You got this, mama! By Amelia Lamont Shoutout to all of the parents with young kids! I love, love, LOVE my (slightly chaotic) family and I bloody love what I do for …
[Guest Editor] Amberley Harris: The truth about breastfeeding
Women often feel so poorly supported in their breastfeeding journey, their emotional wounds are near palpable. By Registered Midwife, Amberley Harris A snapshot of breastfeeding … According to the 2010 National Infant Feeding Survey (yep – 2010 is the most recent stats we have, which is a problem in itself), …
‘I was the perfect mum, then I had kids’
I was the perfect mum, then I had kids. Something we can ALL relate to. Fiona Amarasinghe shares her motherhood expectation vs reality check. By Fiona Amarasinghe I’d see children running wild in a cafe, and I’d say to my latte sipping friends “It’s all about expectations. As children, we …