Mama, we need to have a chat about child consent. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Most Australian adults think we should start teaching our littles about consent and their body after school age. But it actually needs to start much earlier, because kids aged between 0-4 are most at-risk of abuse …
Can you breastfeed when taking depression and anxiety medication?
Navigating the labyrinth of motherhood? Let’s get real about whether you can breastfeed when taking depression and anxiety medication. By Mama Disrupt® The ups and downs of motherhood can be a real whirlwind. And guess what? You’re not alone. Depression and anxiety are more common than you might think, and …
3 things to know about reducing the risk of stillbirth
Sadly, about 2200 families experience stillbirth each year in Australia. While not all stillbirths are preventable, you can reduce the risk. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Stillbirth. It’s not something any mother expects to go through, so when it happens, the big question is – WHY? Brisbane mum, Holly, …
How to talk to your kids about what’s going on in Israel
Kids always come to us with the curly questions and one you might be hearing right now is, ‘What’s going on in Israel?’ By Mama Disrupt® The recent Hamas attack on Israel was a complex and frightening event. It’s important to talk to your kids about what happened and how they …
Feeling overwhelmed by motherhood?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, here are a few ways to simplify your life and prioritise your time. By Natalie Bascur Life is unpredictable, even more so when you have kids – so I don’t blame you if you’re feeling overwhelmed by motherhood. It’s time to simplify your life lady, …
Move over Dr Google – parents are turning to ChatGPT for medical advice
Modern mamas are using ChatGPT for medical advice, but is it accurate (and safe)? Let’s take a look. By Ava Wilde Let me tell you a heartwarming story that went viral recently. It’s about a mama who had been on a three-year-long quest to uncover the mystery behind her child’s …
How to nurture your needs during pregnancy
During pregnancy [and postpartum], you are constantly reminded to nurture your needs, gather your village. And once upon a time – and still today, in many traditional cultures – a pregnant woman would be surrounded by her village. By Gabrielle Nancarrow A village of mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and friends who brought wisdom, …
Don’t know what to make for dinner? Try this kid-friendly charcuterie board
It’s witching hour and you’re still stuck on dinner ideas? Grab whatever you can find and pop it on a plate for a kid-friendly charcuterie board. By Mama Disrupt® ‘Girl dinner’ is all over socials at the moment, but guess what … it’s pretty much just eating like a toddler. …
Milk Makers Series: Your most common breastfeeding questions answered
POWERED BY MEDELA Guest Editor Dr Danielle Prime [aka your new milk-making mentor] is here to answer the most common breastfeeding questions. It’s time to latch and load, mama! This feature is Part 3 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – …
Stay-at-home mums deserve childcare, but many are too afraid
Whether home or office bound, every mama deserves to send their kiddo to childcare – without fear of judgement! Let’s champion choices, end the whispers, and support the stay-at-home mums. By Charlotte Cruz Stay-at-home mums in are often judged for their choice to stay home with their children, rather than …