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, …
What happens after giving birth? 10 things to expect
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] Angela Simson: 7 ways to reduce your stress
There will always be times in life when stress takes over and life seems too hard. Try these tips to get you back on track… By Angela Simson Stress takes over and life almost seems too hard. These can be the times when you turn to old comforts and growth …
Feeling like a bit of a mess? 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 …
Feeling mum guilt on the regular? 5 parenting hacks to live by
It’s time to ditch the mum guilt. Human behaviour specialist and best-selling author Dr John Demartini shares these hacks to help set yourself up to become a happier and healthier mama. By Dr John Demartini Mothers often feel conflicted about how they have parented (hello mum guilt). One moment, they’re giving themselves a high …
10 ways to get better sleep and look after your mind health
From memory magic to emotional resets, discover why sleep is your ultimate health superpower. Sweet dreams! By Mama Disrupt® Ever feel like life’s turned into a non-stop treadmill? With our phones pinging away and the whirlwind of tasks that come with juggling motherhood, work, and, well, just life—it’s no wonder …
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 …
6 easy ways to feel like yourself again – or at least fake it until you do
It is easy to lose yourself when you become a mum. But you will get back to her when you’re ready. In the meantime, here are some hacks to help you feel like yourself again (even if just a little bit). By Emily Crawford Kids. They love to party all …
Why setting boundaries is easy but maintaining them is hard
Have you found that setting boundaries is easy but maintaining them is hard? You’re not alone. Let’s look at the modern mama’s ultimate challenge. By Charlotte Cruz Motherhood is an exhilarating roller coaster that no one truly prepares you for. In the midst of this enthralling journey, today’s mothers find …
Why September is the most popular month to be born in Australia
Have you ever noticed the baby boom in September? We wind it back to find out why it is the most popular month to be born in Australia (you might be surprised!). By Harper Steele Grab your confetti, your bubbly (or mocktail) because we’re diving deep into a mind-blowing Aussie …