Motherhood has taught me many things. But there are some lessons that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Here are 15 things motherhood taught me. By Gemma Dawkins 1. Silence isn’t golden Things are blissfully quiet? Someone is definitely drawing on the walls, removing every tissue …
5 survival tips for motherhood
Here are the most important survival tips for motherhood you need to know, to help you navigate this wild ride. Welcome to the hood, mama. By Phoebe Burgess Just like babies don’t come with a manual, neither does motherhood. You need to feel your way through it. But you know what …
What to pack in your hospital bag when you’re having a baby
Want to know what to pack in your hospital bag? It’s a question most expectant mums ask. So here are the essential items you will need – as told by a midwife. By Sarah Tooke As you near the end of your pregnancy, wanting to know what to pack in your hospital …
3 ways to beat mum guilt
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what is holding you back from making the right ones. Lizzie O’Halloran, author of Perfect Mum: How To Survive The Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood, says it’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Lizzie O’Halloran Mum guilt can wreak havoc on self-esteem …
How being an introvert is a superpower when you’re a mama
“You might not be assertive, or outspoken … but being an introvert means you are a caring, insightful, thoughtful, empathetic and fiercely loyal soul.”
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How to reconnect with yourself as a woman when you become a mother
With new motherhood often comes a changing sense of identity. Here are some simple suggestions to prioritise self-care and reconnect with yourself in just a few easy steps. By Lauren Verona As women, we go through many transitions in our life span. But none as pivotal as the shift into …
3 ways the new Medela hands-free breast pump is changing the game
Look mama, no hands! The future of breast pumping is here, with the new Medela Freestyle Hands-free Double Electric Wearable Breast Pump. Combining comfort with portability, it is made for busy mums. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with Medela We are sooo pumped about Medela’s brand new Freestyle Hands-free Double …
Feel the rage rising? 10 ways to feel more zen
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed AF? Hang tight mama, here are 10 simple tips to add some zen to your life. By Alisha Kinna Zen is about spiritual awakening. Zen is yin and yang, nothing yet everything, beginning and end. In fact, zen means a lot of things, but the one key thing …
Why we feel parental guilt and 6 ways to stop it
Parental guilt. More of us are feeling it. But when you know what kids need to thrive, you realise there’s no need to sweat the small stuff! By Chrissie Davies Parental guilt. There is no doubt that mounting pressure on modern-day parents has led to an increased feeling of guilt. And it …
Why being a mother isn’t always easy
Author and mum-of-three Emma Heaphy shares a real and raw account of motherhood. Being a mother isn’t always easy, but we wouldn’t change it. By Emma Heaphy Being a mother isn’t always easy, But I wouldn’t change it. Not a single thing. Not the tired. Not the relentlessness. Not the …