If you’re wondering why motherhood feels so lonely, here are some ways you can break the cycle and ease loneliness as a new mum. By Dr Nicole Highet When you have a baby, you’re often left wondering why it’s so lonely being a new mum. And that can come as a BIG shock. …
Effective strategies to end night terrors and restore peaceful sleep
Night terrors affect kids between the ages of 18 months to six years old – so we want to help you maximise your shut-eye. By Catalina Lau, baby sleep consultant for Glow Dreaming If you’re a mama, sleep is likely very important to you and everyone living under your roof. …
[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 …
Rise and shine: Expert tips to wake up feeling inspired every day
Can you really wake up every morning so inspired that you jump out of bed and can’t wait for the day ahead to get started? Yes, you can. By Natalie Bascur Inspiration. That word always makes me think of those Instagram posts, you know, the ones with ‘quotes of the …
Handling the big question: What to say when your child asks, ‘Is Santa real?’
Is Santa real? Find out how to answer your child’s big Christmas question with honesty, magic, and family traditions. By Ava Wilde Tackling the “Is Santa real?” question is so much more than just debunking myths. It’s a golden chance to really connect with your kiddos, plant those ever-important seeds …
3 essential ways to look after yourself while caring for others
Self-care is all about loving on your body, mind and soul – giving it the attention it deserves. But when you’re looking after tiny humans, it can be hard to find time to look after yourself. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Self-care means different things to different people. Since becoming …
Holiday stress management tips for busy mums
Master holiday stress management with essential tips for mums: setting realistic expectations, delegating, self-care, and budgeting for a joyful season. By Harper Steele Ah, the holidays! A season filled with joy, laughter, twinkling lights, and… let’s be real, a bit of stress, especially for us mums. As we flip the …
[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 …
Proven strategies for better communication with your partner during pregnancy
It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. Here’s how to communicate better. By Gabrielle Nancarrow Wanting to know how to communicate better with your partner during pregnancy? It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. And make …