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 …
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 …
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 …
Why we feel parental guilt and 6 ways to stop it
Parental guilt. More of us are feeling it. But when you know what kids need to thrive, you realise there’s no need to sweat the small stuff! By Chrissie Davies Parental guilt. There is no doubt that mounting pressure on modern-day parents has led to an increased feeling of guilt. And it …
What everyone needs to know about PND
Each mum who has PND, experiences it in a different way. But it is possible to break the cycle – you just need to know how. By Heather Lindsay One in five mums suffer from perinatal anxiety and depression. That’s 20%. That’s huge! By definition, it stands for depression or anxiety that occurs …
Why being a mother isn’t always easy
Author and mum-of-three Emma Heaphy shares a real and raw account of motherhood. Being a mother isn’t always easy, but we wouldn’t change it. By Emma Heaphy Being a mother isn’t always easy, But I wouldn’t change it. Not a single thing. Not the tired. Not the relentlessness. Not the …