The news of Kourtney Kardashian’s needing foetal surgery on her unborn baby boy has sent us all into a spin. Here’s the lowdown. By Mama Disrupt® So, when Travis Barker hit pause on his tour to rush to Kourtney Kardashian’s side, the rumour mill went bananas. Everyone was like, “What’s going on …
6 tips for surviving infertility
When you’re trying to start a family, it can be really stressful. Bernadette Andrews (author of How to Stay Sane on the Baby Making Train) shares her top 6 tips for surviving infertility. By Bernadette Andrews One-in-six couples in Australia are going through infertility EVERY MONTH. That’s sooo many people …
5 things you need to do when pregnant
When you’re pregnant, your body is swirling with baby-making hormones. And the list of to-dos seems to grow faster than your foetus. It can be overwhelming to say the least. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with the Pregnancy, Baby & Children’s Expo As mums, we need to look out for …
11 ways to support a new mum
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 …
Are you having a baby? Trending baby names for 2024
If you’re preggers and on the hunt for the perfect baby name, save this list – the most popular baby names for 2024. By Mama Disrupt® Hey there, soon-to-be parents. Are you expecting a tiny bundle of joy in 2024 and totally stumped on what to name them? Trust us, …
What is IVF? A step-by-step look at what goes into making a baby
For many, starting a family takes a little help (or a lot). So let’s dive deep into IVF – from prepping your bod, to waiting, and possible road blocks. By Harper Steele Taking the leap into the realm of IVF is like stepping into the unknown. As mamas or mama-wannabes, we’ve …
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. …
Milk Makers Series: What is normal when breastfeeding?
POWERED BY MEDELA What is normal when breastfeeding? It’s a question we get asked a lot. We speak to 4 milk-making mamas about their experiences, and bust 5 milk-making myths. This feature is Part 2 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding …
6 signs you might need the help of a fertility expert to have a baby
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 …