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 …
3 apps to rescue your rest on World Sleep Day (and beyond)
It may be World Sleep Day, but for many mums, how many Zzz’s we clock up is out of our hands. If that’s you, here are 3 apps to help you reclaim your rest. By Mama Disrupt® If you’re a modern mum, juggling more hats than a haberdashery on a …
‘Thank you for holding me’… a love letter to mama
If our beautiful babies could talk, they would say… ‘Thank You, Mama’. Author Louise Kerwin’s beautiful words speak to our soul. *Cue the tears* By Louise Kerwin As I surrender into life’s ease and flow I come upon rest in your arms As my head falls back upon your shoulder …
How grandparents can boost a mother’s mental wellbeing
Modern mums may not have the whole village. But even having grandparents around has been shown to help a mother’s mental wellbeing. By Anneka Rose Being a mum is brilliant, but let’s be honest, it’s also bloody hard. Especially when the kids are so little and it can feel like there …
10 beautiful baby names inspired by Autumn
Are you expecting a new addition to your family this season? Check out this list of baby names inspired by Autumn. By Mama Disrupt® As the leaves change colours and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from the beauty of Autumn for your baby’s name. From …
Overwhelmed by new motherhood? Here are 3 apps all mums need
Trying to take care of a whole new person while also taking care of yourself – it’s a lot. Lighten the load with these 3 apps all new mums need. By Charlotte Cruz Are you a busy mum juggling a million tasks at once? From managing the household to keeping …
15 things about motherhood that no one warns you about
You can read all the books, listen to all of the podcasts, follow all the social pages. But there are just some things about motherhood that you don’t find out about – until you’re in it. By Charlotte Cruz 1. Berries, Darling, Berries Oh, the cost of those tiny, juicy …
Why motherhood is more stressful than 98% of the occupations in the world
You’ve probably seen the stat ‘98% of the occupations in the world are less stressful than being home alone with young children‘ popping up in your feed. Let’s unpack it. By Mama Disrupt® Between the tantrums, the endless snack demands, and the existential dread of finding another rogue dinosaur in …
[Guest Editors] Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Geary: Sex after baby
Let’s talk about sex after baby. Yep, this one is a biggie. Life After Birth authors Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Gear spill the tea. By Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Geary The recommended wait time from health professionals between giving birth and intercourse is four to six weeks to allow vaginal or …
[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 …