Motherhood loneliness is a thing and it is normal – becoming a mum is a life-changing adjustment. So if you have lost yourself in the baby bubble and feel it’s time to reconnect, here are some helpful first steps. By Charlotte Cruz Some mamas intentionally set boundaries when they have …
When they no longer need you: The emotion of kids getting older
‘You’re lucky you have time…’ How coffee with a friend changed my perspective of motherhood and my kids. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood is a journey filled with countless phases, each bringing its own joys and challenges. The early years are intense – our little ones rely …
5 things we love about Belly Bands
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Meet the Australian brand that’s redefining support for motherhood … 200,000+ women worldwide can’t be wrong. This feature is Part 3 of our Pregnancy and Postpartum Series in partnership with Belly Bands, exploring the first to fourth trimesters and how to care for the woman inside the …
Milk Makers Series: 9 most common breastfeeding challenges
POWERED BY MEDELA It’s time to nip the most common breastfeeding challenges in the bud. Because breastfeeding isn’t always easy – not all of us can just go with the flow, you know? This feature is Part 4 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into …
How to better connect with your partner while parenting
It can be tricky to feel the mojo you felt pre-kids. But it is possible to better connect with your partner while parenting. By Kristina Ioannou Let’s be honest. There’s nothing sexy about a top riddled with baby vomit or the sound of shrieking kids every hour, on the hour. …
6 things we love about CUB Nappy Pants
If there’s one thing we know a lot about, it’s toilet training. Here are 6 reasons why CUB Nappy Pants have earned a permanent spot in our stash. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with CUB Potty training. It’s enough to send even the hardiest of human-raisers straight for the chocolate drawer. The …
Understanding mum brain: Why we feel foggy and forgetful
Want to know why mum brain happens? It’s all about science, baby. By Ava Wilde You know, that fuzzy feeling in your head that makes you forget where you put your phone or wander into a room and totally blank on why you went there in the first place? Yeah, …
‘My unexpected mastitis diagnosis 8 months after weaning’
Mastitis … turns out it’s not just for breastfeeding mums. Plus, find out what to do if you find a lump and how to prevent future scares. Your breast health matters. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Nothing wakes you up at 3am, quite like a very sore and …
The Opill is now available in the US – what that means for Australian ladies
Heard the exciting news? Birth control just got a whole lot easier for our sisters in the US. What the arrival of the Opill means for us… By Ava Wilde Opill – the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill – has officially hit the shelves. This means no more waiting for …
How to talk to your kids about National Reconciliation Week
It’s National Reconciliation Week and if you’re not sure how to explain this significant event to your little ones, we’ve jotted down some helpful starting points for you. By Mama Disrupt® We are raising the next generation, and a huge part of that is talking to them about our history. …