Celebrity motherhood quotes aren’t always super relatable, let’s be real. If you have a 32 bedroom mansion, a personal chef and a fleet of nannies, do you really experience motherhood in all its messy glory like we mortals do? As it turns out, no matter who you are, motherhood really …
[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 thriving. So it would be fair to assume she’s skated through life with …
Feeling tired? It’s time for a women’s wellness check
Why women’s wellness checks are essential after kids – from tackling low iron and heavy periods to managing hormonal shifts, so you can start feeling like yourself again. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative experience, but it can also take a significant toll on …
What is mum guilt and how do I get rid of it?
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what’s holding you back from making the RIGHT ones. It’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Rebecca Hooton Let’s talk about mum guilt. I have it, you have it, we all have it. So let’s talk about it, mama. Meet Katie*. …
Feel foggy and forgetful? Understanding #mumbrain
Want to know why mum brain happens? It’s all about science, girl. By Ava Wilde You know, that fuzzy feeling in your head that makes you forget where you put your phone or wander into a room and totally blank on why you went there in the first place? Yeah, …
[Guest Editor] Jessica Hill: Why friendships in new motherhood are a lifesaver
For Jessica Hill, founder of The Parent Collective, friendships in new motherhood were her lifeline – through the 3am feeds, the postpartum blues, and the chaos of new parenthood. By Jessica Hill Becoming a mum is like jumping into the deep end of a pool you’ve never swum in before, …
Not feeling like yourself? Tips on how to manage sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation really wears you down. And it can last a lot longer than when your baby grows out of their newborn nappies. If your child is still not sleeping through, here’s how to manage sleep deprivation. By Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Gear On average, new mothers lose 700 hours of …
Mastering the motherhood juggle – 5 key strategies for better balance
Feeling the pressure of being a mum and everything else? Follow these 5 steps to overcome the juggle of motherhood. By Amy Molloy 1. A REMINDER TO RELEASE LETTING GO OF YOUR GRIP Whenever I feel out of my comfort zone, I can fall into a space of ‘over-coping’, refusing …
5 hacks to help you juggle parenting with study
It might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas are out there enrolling in further education. When just getting through the day seems like a marathon achievement, it might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas out there are taking …
Don’t have time for self-care? 13 game changing tips for new mums
“The overwhelming responsibility for the life of this tiny person means you naturally put yourself firmly at the bottom of the pile. But a little self-care goes a long way, meaning you don’t just survive but thrive.”