During pregnancy [and postpartum], you are constantly reminded to nurture your needs, gather your village. And once upon a time – and still today, in many traditional cultures – a pregnant woman would be surrounded by her village. By Gabrielle Nancarrow A village of mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and friends who brought wisdom, …
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 …
Why September is the most popular month to be born in Australia
Have you ever noticed the baby boom in September? We wind it back to find out why it is the most popular month to be born in Australia (you might be surprised!). By Harper Steele Grab your confetti, your bubbly (or mocktail) because we’re diving deep into a mind-blowing Aussie …
Wellness Series: How to overcome overwhelm
POWERED BY NANIT This perpetual state of busyness that we live in is burning us out. So let’s talk about how to overcome overwhelm and reclaim our true selves. This feature is Part 3 of our Wellness Series in partnership with Nanit, tackling some of the biggest challenges faced by …
How to survive pregnancy and morning sickness
Some women love pregnancy and others need to know how to survive pregnancy and morning sickness! By Gabrielle Nancarrow Your experience will be absolutely unique to you. And I hope that you feel empowered to speak the truth about what you are feeling. Not only will it help you feel less alone …
‘How I recovered from postnatal depression and anxiety’
In Australia, one in five new and expecting mums and one in 10 dads experience pre and postnatal depression and anxiety. Here, real mama Josie Smyth shares her very real journey with PND. By Josie Smyth I am PROUD to be talking about my journey through postnatal depression and anxiety. …
Feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood? Here’s what to do
When you’re in the throes of it all, you probs feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood. But you can have a life. By Natalie Bascur It happens so quickly, and before you know it – you’re losing yourself in motherhood. Sound familiar? So being spontaneous when you have a …
5 things you need to do when pregnant
When you’re pregnant, your body is swirling with baby-making hormones. And the list of to-dos seems to grow faster than your foetus. It can be overwhelming to say the least. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with the Pregnancy, Baby & Children’s Expo As mums, we need to look out for …
11 ways to support a new mum
How to support a new mum – it seems obvious, right? Nope. Ask any new mama and you can bet she’s had to serve cups of tea to visitors when she’d rather be napping. By Sarah Lyons Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for …
Are you having a baby? Trending baby names for 2024
If you’re preggers and on the hunt for the perfect baby name, save this list – the most popular baby names for 2024. By Mama Disrupt® Hey there, soon-to-be parents. Are you expecting a tiny bundle of joy in 2024 and totally stumped on what to name them? Trust us, …