POWERED BY MEDELA Are you a masto- planner? Or you like to go with the flow? Either way, when preparing for breastfeeding, here’s what you need to know. This feature is Part 6 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into all things breastfeeding – from …
Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding?
There is at least one thing every mama asks herself (or asks Google) when she has a baby. Do your breasts go back to normal when you finish breastfeeding? By Mama Disrupt® Ah, the joys of motherhood! One minute you’re beaming with pride at your new arrival, and the next, …
Milk Makers Series: 9 most common breastfeeding challenges
POWERED BY MEDELA It’s time to nip the most common breastfeeding challenges in the bud. Because breastfeeding isn’t always easy – not all of us can just go with the flow, you know? This feature is Part 4 of our Milk Makers Series in partnership with Medela, deep diving into …
‘My unexpected mastitis diagnosis 8 months after weaning’
Mastitis … turns out it’s not just for breastfeeding mums. Plus, find out what to do if you find a lump and how to prevent future scares. Your breast health matters. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Nothing wakes you up at 3am, quite like a very sore and …
Have you tried cow colostrum? It’s the latest wellness trend
Colostrum is known as liquid gold – we know the bounty of benefits for newborns. So what’s with the beauty buzz around cow colostrum? By Mama Disrupt® First things first, for peeps who aren’t familiar. What is colostrum? Colostrum is the first form of milk produced by mammals (including humans and cows) …
Struggling with your milk supply? Here is an easy recipe for lactation cookies
If you’re a breastfeeding or pumping mum [or you plan to be], you need a quick and easy recipe for lactation cookies. Well mama, this is it! By Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Gear We don’t use brewer’s yeast in this recipe because the amount required in order for it to have …
Don’t have time for self-care? 13 game changing tips for new mums
“The overwhelming responsibility for the life of this tiny person means you naturally put yourself firmly at the bottom of the pile. But a little self-care goes a long way, meaning you don’t just survive but thrive.”
REAL MUM REVIEW: Medela Freestyle Hands-free Breast Pump
With so many breast pumps on the market, it can feel impossible to know which works best for you. So we sent a bunch of the brand new Medela Freestyle Hands-free Double Electric Wearable Breast Pumps to real mums to review for us. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with Medela Mamas …
3 delicious mocktail recipes for festive fun without the fizz
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or on an alcohol-free health kick. These mocktail recipes are for you. Cheers! By Mama Disrupt® There are many reasons that we pop on our party frocks without indulging in a tipple (or three). And with these fabuloso mocktail recipes you can now join the fun world of …
[Guest Editor] Amberley Harris: The truth about breastfeeding
Women often feel so poorly supported in their breastfeeding journey, their emotional wounds are near palpable. By Registered Midwife, Amberley Harris A snapshot of breastfeeding … According to the 2010 National Infant Feeding Survey (yep – 2010 is the most recent stats we have, which is a problem in itself), …