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, …
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. …
The first pill to treat postpartum depression has been approved
The FDA has given the thumbs up for Zurzuvae, the first pill to treat postpartum depression. This is a big win for mamas in the US … and it’s coming to Australia soon. By Mama Disrupt® Have you heard? The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just given the …
‘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. …
[Guest Editor] Maxine Stokes: Bonding through breastfeeding
Mama muse Maxine Stokes shares her breastfeeding journey – from latching on, to letting go. By Maxine Stokes I had no expectations, but I was always so inquisitive and excited to experience the whole breastfeeding journey. I guess I was just up for anything and had a really open mind. That’s …
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 …