Harness your fierce energy. But remember there is a fine line between “calm and organised” busy and “I-left-my-wallet-in-the-fridge” busy! By Jo Burgess While you may associate “being busy” with feeling frantic, exhausted AF or overwhelmed, there are many surprising benefits that come with keeping busy, too! It’s time to harness …
9 best foods for a healthy pregnancy
From struggling to keep anything down to eating everything in sight. Here are 9 foods to favour that will nourish your body during pregnancy. By Ruby Matley When I fell pregnant, my goal was to be a #supermama and nourish my body with loads of different foods… while still enjoying …
What to do when the mental load becomes too heavy at home
Women have shouldered the mental load – the ‘INVISIBLE WORK’ – at home for generations, not knowing there was a name for it. Now there is and now we’re doing something about it. By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a gender gap existing right in the heart …
Why ‘done is better than perfect’ needs to be your new mantra
Stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect (and berating yourself when things don’t go exactly to plan). Let it go, let it go… By Cassie Mendoza-Jones I was six weeks pregnant, and feeling it. My mood was low, my mind was distracted, my brain was foggy and my body felt …
Want to try mindfulness? Follow these 6 everyday cues
The school gate, a traffic jam or a supermarket queue… You can find inner peace anywhere – just follow these real-world mindfulness cues. By Amy Taylor-Kabbaz How do I start meditating? Should I be chanting? Do I have to do it for hours to get any benefit? The short answer to …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
5 steps to being a happy and healthy mum
Life changes when you become a mum, and every journey is different. But it’s important to be happy and healthy in your own way. By Jen Dugard 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW BODY Returning to exercise when you feel ready is an important part of staying active as a …
5 easy ways to practise self-care when you have a baby
If you’re feeling like you need to lay down for like a week, you need these easy ways to practise self-care. By Lizzie Bland It’s a well-known fact that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others [you can’t pour from an empty cup!]. …
5 things to do when your baby is premature
When your baby is born premature, the stress and challenges of childbirth and motherhood are amplified. Here are 5 things you need to know. By Mama Disrupt® Having a preemie baby can be really scary – seeing your baby fighting for its life in the neonatal intensive care unit, with all …
Are you feeling stressed? Feel more zen with these 4 tips
The mental load is heavy and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So if you’re feeling stressed it’s time to declutter your body, mind and soul. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor It’s only the start of the year, but I know I’m not the only one who feels like their soul …