Ever wondered what happens after giving birth? Dive into the raw, beautiful reality of postpartum life with these 10 unexpected truths. By Charlotte Cruz 1. The Mother of All Contractions Hold on to your maternity pants, because those contractions aren’t over just yet. Afterbirth contractions continue as your uterus works …
[Guest Editor] Jessica Hill: Why friendships in new motherhood are a lifesaver
For Jessica Hill, founder of The Parent Collective, friendships in new motherhood were her lifeline – through the 3am feeds, the postpartum blues, and the chaos of new parenthood. By Jessica Hill Becoming a mum is like jumping into the deep end of a pool you’ve never swum in before, …
5 hacks to help you juggle parenting with study
It might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas are out there enrolling in further education. By Mama Disrupt® When just getting through the day seems like a marathon achievement, it might seem impossible to juggle parenting with study. But more and more mamas out …
[Guest Editor] Claire Tonti: Birth trauma, miscarriage and matrescence
Claire Tonti, honours us all with her new song, released on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and her debut album ‘Matrescence’. By Claire Tonti When I went into labour at 30, after what had been a relatively easy pregnancy, I thought I had motherhood figured out. As a primary …
You’ve heard of conscious parenting, but what is conscious conception?
Let’s delve into the transformative journey of conscious conception and pregnancy. It’s time to embrace the power of mindful motherhood and unlock the profound connection between mind, body, and baby. By Harper Steele Conscious conception and pregnancy are transformative journeys that invite us to embrace our innate wisdom and nurture …
[Guest Editor] Mikki Fisher: 3 ways to keep your mental health in check
For Mikki Fisher, becoming a mum accelerated her healing journey. She shares three things you can do to keep your mental health in check. By Mikki Fisher, founder of The Red Tent As a mother, sometimes it’s tough to look after your mental health. And I wish that somebody had …
The transformative power of a consistent self-care ritual
Unleash the transformative power of a self care ritual. It’s time to glow and flow. This is what you need. By Ava Wilde In the wild rollercoaster ride of motherhood, it can be a mammoth task to carve out those precious moments for self-care and self love. Say goodbye to …
What you need to know when preparing for motherhood
Preparing for motherhood can be both exciting and challenging. Not sure where to start? Here are some tips to help you navigate this journey. By Charlotte Cruz 1. Educate yourself Read books, attend workshops, and join online forums to learn about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. The more knowledge you have, …
Feeling overwhelmed? 5 ways to spring clean your life admin
It’s Spring baby! Which means sun, sand and a good ol’ spring clean! It’s time to take on some of those LIFE ADMIN tasks you’ve been avoiding. By Caroline Guillemain-Brunne Taking care of your life admin not only helps reduce your mental load, but it also saves you time and …
[Guest Editor] Megan Dalla-Camina: The Motherhood Paradox
Best-selling author Megan Dalla-Camina unpacks the pressures on working women (no you’re not just imagining it). Welcome to the Motherhood Paradox. By Megan Dalla-Camina Have you ever stopped to ponder why women tend to be the primary caregivers in their families, despite also working full time? And have you ever …