New mama and influencer Millie Poutama shares her emotional journey to motherhood, from trying to conceive, to holding her baby in her arms, to returning to work. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Millie Poutama is a fierce woman. In 2017, Millie and her girlfriend, Jessi, were thrust into the …
5 ways to boost your recovery after birth [and be kind to your bod]
Your body has grown and birthed a baby. It has been through a lot. So let’s chat recovery after birth with Physiotherapist Katherine Baquie. By Katherine Baquie Let’s chat about recovery after birth. Because the newborn period is a time when our whole world changes as we know it. Right? …
What to pack in your hospital bag when you’re having a baby
Want to know what to pack in your hospital bag? It’s a question most expectant mums ask. So here are the essential items you will need – as told by a midwife. By Sarah Tooke As you near the end of your pregnancy, wanting to know what to pack in your hospital …
3 ways to beat mum guilt
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what is holding you back from making the right ones. Lizzie O’Halloran, author of Perfect Mum: How To Survive The Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood, says it’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Lizzie O’Halloran Mum guilt can wreak havoc on self-esteem …
Reality check. We’re all just doing our best
It’s time to leave expectations at the door, because as mums, we’re all just doing our best, and that’s all anybody can ever ask. By Victoria Vanstone ‘Mum, can I have grated cheese instead of sliced in my sandwiches?’ ‘Yes, darling’ ‘Muuum, can you cut my grapes longs ways, like …
How being an introvert is a superpower when you’re a mama
“You might not be assertive, or outspoken … but being an introvert means you are a caring, insightful, thoughtful, empathetic and fiercely loyal soul.”
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Why you need to set boundaries and learn to say no
If you are being pulled in a million directions and never have anything left for you, it is time for you to discover the power of the word no. By Domonique Bertolucci I want to show you how to create a new mindset that not only makes it much easier to …
How to reconnect with yourself as a woman when you become a mother
With new motherhood often comes a changing sense of identity. Here are some simple suggestions to prioritise self-care and reconnect with yourself in just a few easy steps. By Lauren Verona As women, we go through many transitions in our life span. But none as pivotal as the shift into …
Why you need to surround yourself with strong women
Happy International Women’s Day! A day to celebrate all of the strong women in your life … and to love on yourself, too. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor I am proud to be a woman. A mother. A daughter. And it is on days like this, International Women’s …
5 things mums wished they knew about how to survive motherhood
Are you a preggie or new mama? Want to know how to survive motherhood? Phoebe Burgess shares what she has discovered on this interesting path that we call parenting. By Phoebe Burgess Being a mum is so much more than keeping a tiny human alive. So if you want to know …