The new season of The Kardashians has dropped and Khloé Kardashian has confessed that she’s grappling to form the same bond with her son – who was born via surrogacy – that she did with her daughter, who she carried herself. By Mama Disrupt® In an emotion-filled moment, Khloé, alongside …
What you need to know about balancing your postpartum hormones
Our hormones go through all sorts of changes during pregnancy and postpartum. Good news is there are a few things you can do to help balance those pesky postpartum hormones [make sure you chat to your GP first]. By Charlotte Cruz First things first – give yourself a break. Your …
Pregnant and want to stay active? What you need to know
We all know it’s important to keep our bodies moving [it’s good for the mind, too!]. But what about being active when you’re pregnant? Here are the do’s and don’ts. By Dr Michelle Funder Keep it simple. Your activity level during pregnancy depends on what you were doing before you fell pregnant. …
3 things you need to know about preparing for pregnancy
Every pregnancy is different. Some fall pregnant without time to prepare, others spend months improving their health before actively trying. By Ruby Matley It’s true that every woman’s preparation for pregnancy will be different. Some will fall pregnant without time to prepare, while others will spend several months improving their …
Trying to have a baby? Here are 7 ways to naturally boost your fertility
Want to get pregnant? You’ve just got to have unprotected sex, right? Wrong. While some peeps are ‘Fertile Myrtles’, others find it trickier to start a family. By Mama Disrupt® Zoe Dent, Health Scientist and Nutritionist for global health brand Amazonia, says those trying to conceive need to think about what they can …
Blake Lively proves she really is just like the rest of us
This year, the fab Blake Lively chose to give the Met Gala a miss for a cozier, more relatable night. And we’re totes vibing. By Mama Disrupt® As if we couldn’t love Blake Lively more, she goes and does something like this. Our beloved “Gossip Girl” star, who recently celebrated …
Serena Williams announces baby #2 at Met Gala
Have you heard the news? Our girl, the ultimate tennis superstar and mama-to-be [again], Serena Williams, has just announced she’s pregnant with baby #2. That’s right – this fierce and fabulous mum is expanding her fam, and we couldn’t be happier for her. By Mama Disrupt® Serena Williams, looking absolutely radiant, graced …
[Guest Editor] Isabelle Oderberg: Trying again after miscarriage
For someone who has a miscarriage, there are so many questions. Why did it happen? When can we start trying to conceive again? What are the odds of having another miscarriage? Author of Hard to Bear, Isabelle Oderberg offers interesting insight. By Isabelle Oderberg Whether someone has one miscarriage or five, …
Hilary Swank gives birth to ‘miracle’ twins
Welcome to the sisterhood Hilary! The acclaimed actress has become a mama at age 48, after giving birth to twins – a boy and a girl – saying “it wasn’t easy.” By Mama Disrupt® Hilary Swank shared the good news on social media on Easter Sunday, with a picture of herself cradling her son and …
9 ways to keep your body moving in the third trimester
Mama, by the third trimester you have gained weight, it is hard to sleep and the overall physical discomfort is real. Clinical psychologist and personal trainer, Dr Samantha Clarke (PhD), shares some tips to stay active. By Dr Samantha Clarke The third trimester of pregnancy is often referred to as the ‘teary’ …