If you’ve been trying to expand your tribe and finding it a tad challenging, here’s a heads-up on when you might consider consulting a fertility expert. By Charlotte Cruz Navigating the journey to motherhood can be a rollercoaster – thrilling, unexpected, and sometimes, not as smooth as we’d hoped for. …
[Guest Editor] Leah Patara: Why you need a birth doula
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 …
‘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 …
Chrissy Teigen announces birth of baby #4 with a heartfelt tribute to surrogate
Chrissy Teigen has announced the birth of her beautiful baby boy – born just five months after her daughter Esti – in the most touching Instagram post. *cue the tears* By Chrissy Teigen For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted four children. As a little girl, 2 …
[Guest Editor] Maxine Stokes: Breaking stigma around miscarriage and infertility
The Block’s Karstan and Max may be prepping for baby #2, but as so many parents learn, it isn’t always an easy road to parenthood. Here, they share their journey – smashing through the stigma surrounding miscarriage and infertility. By Maxine Stokes It’s time to share our imperfect, challenging and …
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are having a baby!
As far as pregnancy announcements go – Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have nailed it … especially if you’re a millennial. By Mama Disrupt® Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who have been married for over a year, shared the exciting news at a Blink-182 concert in Los Angeles. Kourtney held …
Milk Makers Series: The Real Guide to Breastfeeding
POWERED BY MEDELA Welcome to latch-on life, lady. Take a seat in the lactation lounge, and say hello to your real guide to breastfeeding. This your boob bible. This feature is Part 1 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – from …
Reasons why having no birth plan is the best plan
Just like motherhood, birth doesn’t always go to plan. So if you’re pregnant and thinking about your birth plan, there is a strong argument for throwing that all out the window and just going with the flow. By Mindi Palm If you’re anything like me, you imagine your birth experience …
Want to be the best support person? Here’s how to rock parenthood
One of the hardest things about motherhood is that we can’t fully share the process with our support person. You know, things like the physical burdens of pregnancy and childbirth. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be there for her in other ways. By Mia Johnson Having a baby is …