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 …
Sleep strategies for mums who have young kids
Looking for sleep solutions? Dive into our savvy sleep strategies for mums to outsmart those restless nights and reclaim your Z’s! By Harper Steele Getting a good night’s sleep is like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, especially when you’re juggling the endless demands of …
Are you a new mum? Here’s why you need a friend with a newborn too
Every new mum needs a friend with a baby the same age as hers. Because it’s hard to make friends as adults. By Jessica Hill, founder of The Parent Collective When you’re pregnant, you have that as the common thread, so it can sometimes be easier. So you should hold onto the mamas …
Why does it seem like so many mums have postpartum depression and anxiety?
Postpartum depression and anxiety have always been there, but the newfound openness in discussing them marks a significant shift. By Harper Steele So, here’s the thing: postpartum depression and anxiety are not new. But what is new is how we’re talking about them. There’s a growing openness and a shift in …
Maternal Mental Health: ‘I didn’t sign up for this’
Navigating the highs and lows of motherhood, many mums find themselves thinking, “I didn’t sign up for this.” By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor “I didn’t sign up for this,” I often catch myself thinking. Usually when I’m running on my 1750th night of broken sleep, trying to stop …
16 lactogenic foods to help boost your milk supply
If you’re struggling with a low milk supply, you’re not alone. Good news is there are some handy things you can try to go with the flow – they’re called lactogenic foods. By Harper Steele So, you’ve heard the buzz about lactogenic foods, also known as galactagogues, haven’t you? These …
Heard the news? Australian mums are getting more Paid Parental Leave
Paid Parental Leave in Australia is levelling up big time and we couldn’t be happier about it. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor The Albanese Labor Government is actually doing what they said they’d do (I know, shocker, right?). They’re pushing through this amazing new Paid Parental Leave Amendment …
What you need to know about NIPT (it’s not just for mums over 35)
Heard of non-invasive prenatal testing? Contrary to the misconception it’s only for women over 35, NIPT is important for all mamas to know about. By Mama Disrupt® Pregnancy is often referred to as a ‘miracle’ or a ‘journey’. As you progress through each trimester, the excitement grows, but for many …