Look, Father’s Day is not just for the guys who’ve biologically passed on their genes. So let’s lift our mugs – whether they say “World’s Best Dad” or not – and toast to every kind of ‘dad’ out there. By Mama Disrupt® Ah, Father’s Day. That one day where grilling …
‘Please help, I think my partner has perinatal depression and anxiety’
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety not only affects mums, but dads, too. The Gidget Foundation tells us what we can do to help each other. By Amelia Walker from Gidget Foundation Australia It’s hard having a baby. But for some mums and dads, there is another level of toughness to get through …
[Guest Editor] Arabella Gibson: Motherhood and mental health
Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …
5 things new mums can do to put a pause on holiday stress
If you’re a new parent navigating the festive season, here are five things you can do to stress less. By Mama Disrupt® Whether it’s managing a baby’s routine, prepping for Christmas dinner, decking out the house, or wrapping all those gifts. It’s enough to turn even the calmest soul into a …
There’s a new support service all Australian mums need to know about
Have you heard about this fab collab for Perinatal Mental Health Week? It’s like a big virtual hug for expectant and new parents, and we’re all for it. By Mama Disrupt® It is Perinatal Mental Health Week and this year’s big message is, “Hey, we’re here for you, let’s find …
[Guest Editor] Sean Szeps: ‘I am a father who is mothering his children’
Sean Szeps is the first to say it – I’m not like other dads. Here, he chats with Mama Disrupt® about being a queer parent, overcoming postnatal depression, and self-care for dads. By Sean Szeps As a same-sex couple, my husband and I had a few options to choose from: …
Overcoming partner resentment in early parenthood
Partner resentment is a very real thing when you have kids. Especially in the early years. So if you’re feeling it, you are not alone. And the good news is, there is a solution. By Charlotte Cruz Do you find yourself seething with resentment at your partner snoring away while …
Want to be the best support person? Here’s how to rock parenthood
One of the hardest things about motherhood is that we can’t fully share the process with our support person. You know, things like the physical burdens of pregnancy and childbirth. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be there for her in other ways. By Mia Johnson Having a baby is …