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 …
5 ways to find yourself again after you have a baby
Life is suddenly very different when you become a mama, and every postpartum journey is different. Here are our top 5 tips to finding yourself again. By Jen Dugard The most important thing to remember is there is no right or wrong way of doing things. This is all new …
[Guest Editor] Tanya Wheeless: Letting go of self-judgement in motherhood
Are you feeling the pressure of constant mama comparison?
You might not be able to stop other’s opinions, but there are some things you CAN stop…
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6 ways to add warmth to your home this Winter [and save money on your power bill]
O h … m y … is anyone else feeling the chill recently?
Justine Wilson from Vault Interiors shares her tips on turning your home into an uber-cosy winter sanctuary.
So grab your faux fur and let’s get snug!