During pregnancy [and postpartum], you are constantly reminded to nurture your needs, gather your village. And once upon a time – and still today, in many traditional cultures – a pregnant woman would be surrounded by her village. By Gabrielle Nancarrow A village of mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and friends who brought wisdom, …
How to survive pregnancy and morning sickness
Some women love pregnancy and others need to know how to survive pregnancy and morning sickness! By Gabrielle Nancarrow Your experience will be absolutely unique to you. And I hope that you feel empowered to speak the truth about what you are feeling. Not only will it help you feel less alone …
[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 …
Not feeling yourself? Here are 11 signs you might have PND
When baby blues last longer than a few weeks, it’s important to know if postnatal depression or anxiety has set in. It’s not you, it’s PND. By Cheryl Fingleson Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by …
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 …
Khloé Kardashian: “I wish someone was honest about surrogacy”
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 …
5 ways to boost your recovery after birth [and be kind to your bod]
Your body has grown and birthed a baby. It has been through a lot. So let’s chat recovery after birth with Physiotherapist Katherine Baquie. By Katherine Baquie Let’s chat about recovery after birth. Because the newborn period is a time when our whole world changes as we know it. Right? …
What to pack in your hospital bag when you’re having a baby
Want to know what to pack in your hospital bag? It’s a question most expectant mums ask. So here are the essential items you will need – as told by a midwife. By Sarah Tooke As you near the end of your pregnancy, wanting to know what to pack in your hospital …
5 Things We Love About The PBC Expo
By Mama Disrupt® The Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo is Australia’s biggest baby expo [O-M-G!] which means it has errrything a pregnant and new mama could need under one roof. PBC Expos are held in capital cities across Australia all year round. And the next expo is coming for you Perth mamas! It will …
Boho Baby Names We ADORE
In need of some boho baby name inspo for your impending bambino?
Here are our fav. BOHO boy, girl and gender-neutral names #ADORE
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