For Peloton yoga and meditation teacher Dr Chelsea Jackson Roberts, an active pregnancy is less about sweat and more about surrender. By Gemma Dawkins For some of us, having an active pregnancy just means all those sprints to the bathroom in the first trimester. Every pregnancy – and every mama …
5 of the best meditation apps for zen mamas
In our busy world, meditation is becoming top of most mamas’ wellness goals. Here are 5 of the best meditation apps to get you started. By Mama Disrupt® 1. Buddhify With 80 different guided meditation tracks, ranging from just five to 30 minutes, this meditation app is designed for those …
7 things I did differently with baby number two
About to navigate life with baby number two? Dive into our guide for embracing the newborn chaos with your second bundle of joy. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor The beauty of your second babe is you have the benefit of hindsight. You’ve been here before, you know what …
[Guest Editor] Leah Patara: Why you need a birth doula
Leah Patara is a birth doula, conscious conception meditation teacher, and creator of sacred spaces. She is also the founder of the Womb Room Collective. Here she explains the difference a doula can make. By Leah Patara A birth doula becomes a mother’s confidant, guide, and biggest cheerleader. The support …
Are you preparing for labour? Here’s how to get mentally ready
The mind is a powerful thing. Gai O’Dwyer shares some strategies to overcome fear and embrace your upcoming labour with a whole new mindset. By Gai O’Dwyer If you are having your first child it is quite normal that you may have some trepidation going into labour. Generally when something is …
Celebrating the sisterhood with 3 of our fav body positive Insta accounts
It’s no secret that our bodies change when we have babies – we created life! And we’re not the only ones who believe our goddess bodies should be celebrated. Here are 3 of our fav body positive accounts to follow on Insta. By Mama Disrupt® Your body has done something …
[Guest Editor] Yakira Giger: It’s okay to not be okay
It’s okay to NOT be okay. How mama of three, Yakira Giger learnt to deal with her anxiety and PND head on. By Yakira Giger Are you okay? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED …
‘My experience with postpartum psychosis’
When you think of the fourth trimester, you picture endless newborn snugs. But for our warrior mama Gen, postpartum psychosis shook up her beautiful beginnings. By Mama Disrupt® The newborn bubble should be a blissful time of bonding and falling in love with your baby – but postpartum psychosis blindsided …
The best advice for a first time mum
Congratulations on becoming a mum! It’s one of the most amazing experiences in life, but it can also be pretty overwhelming at times. Here are a few pieces of advice from other millennial mums to help you through the first few months. By Ava Wilde 1. Don’t try to be …
Wellness Series: How to help your baby sleep through the night
POWERED BY NANIT Want your baby to sleep through the night? Slip into the science of baby sleep so you can feel more inspired and less tired. Here’s what you need to know. #tiredasamother This feature is Part 2 of our Wellness Series in partnership with Nanit, tackling some of …