If you think boundaries are just those things between your neighbour’s house and yours, this is for you. By Gemma Dawkins I know you, because I am you. A people pleaser. A Type-A person. The kind that would rather pull out all my eyelashes one by one than let somebody …
‘Breastfeeding is really hard’ – the silent struggle of so many mothers
Breastfeeding is really hard. And it had me feeling like I’d already failed as a mother before I’d barely become one. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Breastfeeding – often hailed as the most natural form of nourishment for a newborn – comes with its own set of challenges. …
5 foods to eat when breastfeeding hunger strikes
Breastfeeding mamas, we’ve all been there… tearing through the pantry looking for something to eat because it feels like your bebe is sucking the life out of you. Here are 5 super nourishing foods that will give you the boost you need. By Steph Wearne, Head of Nutrition at 28 …
The cocooning instinct and how it can affect the mental health of new mums
If you’re feeling the pull to nest and hide away from the world, girl, you’ve tapped into the cocooning vibes of new motherhood. And while it does feel safe and snug, sometimes you gotta bust out. Here’s how. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Motherhood — an exhilarating journey of …
[Guest Editor] Dr Chelsea Jackson Roberts: Yoga for active pregnancy
For Peloton yoga and meditation teacher Dr Chelsea Jackson Roberts, an active pregnancy is less about sweat and more about surrender. By Gemma Dawkins For some of us, having an active pregnancy just means all those sprints to the bathroom in the first trimester. Every pregnancy – and every mama …
Need to slow down? Why mothers should give themselves permission to pause
In this whirlwind called motherhood, we all feel the constant push and pull. But it’s okay to hit pause. To slow down. It’s time for us to lay down that ‘SuperMum’ cape and give ourselves a little grace. By Harper Steele When we’re always on the run, we become rundown. …
7 things I did differently with baby number two
About to navigate life with baby number two? Dive into our guide for embracing the newborn chaos with your second bundle of joy. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor The beauty of your second babe is you have the benefit of hindsight. You’ve been here before, you know what …
[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 …
Celebrating the sisterhood with 3 of our fav body positive Insta accounts
It’s no secret that our bodies change when we have babies – we created life! And we’re not the only ones who believe our goddess bodies should be celebrated. Here are 3 of our fav body positive accounts to follow on Insta. By Mama Disrupt® Your body has done something …
[Guest Editor] Yakira Giger: It’s okay to not be okay
It’s okay to NOT be okay. How mama of three, Yakira Giger learnt to deal with her anxiety and PND head on. By Yakira Giger Are you okay? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED …