If you’re wondering why motherhood feels so lonely, here are some ways you can break the cycle and ease loneliness as a new mum. By Dr Nicole Highet When you have a baby, you’re often left wondering why it’s so lonely being a new mum. And that can come as a BIG shock. …
Effective strategies to end night terrors and restore peaceful sleep
Night terrors affect kids between the ages of 18 months to six years old – so we want to help you maximise your shut-eye. By Catalina Lau, baby sleep consultant for Glow Dreaming If you’re a mama, sleep is likely very important to you and everyone living under your roof. …
[Guest Editor] Lucy Bloom: 5 mistakes partners make in the delivery room
There is more to supporting a woman through the birth of a baby than showing up in the delivery room and taking photos at the end. By Lucy Bloom Keeping a woman safe, happy and focussed in labour is your number one job as her support person. Here are the top five …
[Guest Editor] Sam Wood: Protecting your pelvic floor
Sam Wood shares his top tips for protecting your pelvic floor from before you’ve even fallen pregnant through to postnatal recovery. By Sam Wood Laugh, cough and sneeze again, without needing to run to the bathroom! I know all of you mamas out there know what I’m talking about. One …
Proven strategies for better communication with your partner during pregnancy
It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. Here’s how to communicate better. By Gabrielle Nancarrow Wanting to know how to communicate better with your partner during pregnancy? It’s important to maintain strong, open and clear communication with your partner during your pregnancy. And make …
4 things you need to know for a healthy pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy comes down to a healthy you. Clinician dietitian Kate Save shares her top tips. By Kate Save How you treat your body pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after you’ve given birth can all have affects on your baby. So eating the right foods, knowing what to avoid, and what vitamins are …
Why experts are concerned about women using Ozempic to fight fertility issues
More women are turning to drugs like Ozempic to ‘boost’ fertility, but experts are warning of the risks. By Charlotte Cruz In the heart-wrenching journey of infertility, weight loss has emerged as an unexpected beacon of hope for many women. While traditional fertility treatments often involve invasive procedures and high …
How to help #76borntoosoon on World Prematurity Day
Did you know that 76 babies will be born prematurely in Australia today? Because it’s World Prematurity Day, let’s look at how to help families in need. By Mama Disrupt® Every year, 1 in 10 babies decides to make an early entrance into the world. That’s over 26,000 little bundles …
Pregnant? Here’s how to bond with your baby bump
There is a tiny bebe growing inside of you. And some days it may feel as though being pregnant is crazy tiring, but try and make time to connect with your baby bump along the way. By Ruby Matley Everyone bonds with their baby bump differently during pregnancy. Just as they …
How to practise self-care during pregnancy
Growing a human is tiring. So now is the time to be kind and gentle and practise a little self-care during pregnancy. By Ruby Matley Pregnancy is the perfect time to give yourself a little lovin’ and care and take time for you, mama. Because let’s be honest, pregnancy can wear …