How to support a new mum – it seems obvious, right? Nope. Ask any new mama and you can bet she’s had to serve cups of tea to visitors when she’d rather be napping. By Sarah Lyons Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for …
20 empowering mama quotes to read on hard days
Having a bad mama day?
Here’s a stack of mama motivation to get you through. You’ve got this, sista!
#mamadisrupt #motivation
[Guest Editor] Kita Alexander: Making it work
Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander talks motherhood, grief, and how the Australian music industry is making room for mamas. By Mama Disrupt® Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander has been through a lot. The mama of 2 – their names are Vali and Rumi – has been performing since she was just a teenager. She …
What you need to know about L-Theanine and kids’ supplements
L-Theanine is popping up in kids’ supplements everywhere at the moment. But before you reach for the bottle, here’s what you need to know. By Mama Disrupt® If you are looking for ways to help your kids with ADHD or anxiety, you’ve probs seen chewables and gummies for little ones …
Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding?
There is at least one thing every mama asks herself (or asks Google) when she has a baby. Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding? By Mama Disrupt® Ah, the joys of motherhood! One minute you’re beaming with pride at your new arrival, and the next, …
5 tips for surviving when you have a high needs baby
How do you survive when you’re a new mama with a high needs baby? Newborn life can be tough at the best of times. By Fiona Amarasinghe Ahh, newborn days. They are so hard. Especially when you are a first time mum and reeling from the shock of it all. …
The first pill to treat postpartum depression has been approved
The FDA has given the thumbs up for Zurzuvae, the first pill to treat postpartum depression. This is a big win for mamas in the US … and it’s coming to Australia soon. By Mama Disrupt® Have you heard? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just given the …
[Guest Editor] Steph Claire Smith: Transitioning from maternity leave to work
After living in the baby bubble, transitioning from maternity leave to work can feel like an overwhelming adjustment. Steph Claire Smith shares her top tips. By Steph Claire Smith Something that is becoming very clear to me is that it’s quite hard to ‘wing it’ at work when you have a …
Do you have dysthymia? 4 ways the hidden disorder is impacting mums
Do you have dysthymia? Have you even heard of it? Not many have, so let’s take a look at what this persistent depressive disorder is, and how it’s affecting mamas. By Harper Steele When it comes to motherhood, there are many challenges and emotions that come along with it. However, …
How to set boundaries and 4 signs you need to
If you think boundaries are just those things between your neighbour’s house and yours, this is for you. By Gemma Dawkins I know you, because I am you. A people pleaser. A Type-A person. The kind that would rather pull out all my eyelashes one by one than let somebody …