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 …
5 steps to being a happy and healthy mum
Life changes when you become a mum, and every journey is different. But it’s important to be happy and healthy in your own way. By Jen Dugard 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW BODY Returning to exercise when you feel ready is an important part of staying active as a …
Do you think you are too hard on yourself? Letting go of self-judgement
Are you feeling the pressure of constant mama comparison?
You might not be able to stop other’s opinions, but there are some things you CAN stop…
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5 easy ways to practise self-care when you have a baby
If you’re feeling like you need to lay down for like a week, you need these easy ways to practise self-care. By Lizzie Bland It’s a well-known fact that you have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others [you can’t pour from an empty cup!]. …
5 things to do when your baby is premature
When your baby is born premature, the stress and challenges of childbirth and motherhood are amplified. Here are 5 things you need to know. By Mama Disrupt® Having a preemie baby can be really scary – seeing your baby fighting for its life in the neonatal intensive care unit, with all …
11 ways you can help to support a new mum
Having a baby is a big adjustment. So knowing how to support a new mum can help them get used to their new normal. By Sarah Lyons Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for the whole family. Sleepless nights and a change in routine can …
Here are 5 signs you should take a pregnancy test
If there’s a chance you could be pregnant and you’ve been experiencing ANY of these early symptoms, you should take a pregnancy test ASAP! By Mama Disrupt® Most mamas realise that they may be pregnant when they miss their period. But sometimes we experience other symptoms – even before Aunty Flo …
[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 …
REAL MUM REVIEW: Medela Freestyle Hands-free Breast Pump
With so many breast pumps on the market, it can feel impossible to know which works best for you. So we sent a bunch of the brand new Medela Freestyle Hands-free Double Electric Wearable Breast Pumps to real mums to review for us. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with Medela Mamas …
3 delicious mocktail recipes for festive fun without the fizz
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or on an alcohol-free health kick. These mocktail recipes are for you. Cheers! By Mama Disrupt® There are many reasons that we pop on our party frocks without indulging in a tipple (or three). And with these fabuloso mocktail recipes you can now join the fun world of …