Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander talks motherhood, grief, and how the Australian music industry is making room for mamas. By Mama Disrupt® Singer-songwriter Kita Alexander has been through a lot. The mama of 2 – their names are Vali and Rumi – has been performing since she was just a teenager. She …
6 steps to building your happiness and living the life you want
“Self-esteem is simply the idea that you appreciate yourself for who you are – flaws and all!” -Miranda Murray
5 tips for surviving when you have a high needs baby
How do you survive when you’re a new mama with a high needs baby? Newborn life can be tough at the best of times. By Fiona Amarasinghe Ahh, newborn days. They are so hard. Especially when you are a first time mum and reeling from the shock of it all. …
‘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 …
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 …