Becoming a mother is a rollercoaster of crazy, much like putting your brain in the blender. So high five if you get out alive. By Mindi Palm Let’s take a moment to quietly reflect on the fact that there’s a little cray cray in each one of us. Sure, lunacy …
6 ways to adjust to returning to work after maternity leave
There comes a time when caring for a little human 24/7 is interrupted by your maternity leave coming to an end. Here’s what you need to know. By Natalie Bascur Let’s be honest… seeing the number of maternity leave days count down SUCKS! Most mamas would gladly set up camp in the …
[Guest Editor] Nicole Ossip: 6 expert tips for surviving the holidays with a newborn
Hey new mama, welcome to holidays with a newborn! It may be a little different to what you’re used to, but just go at your own pace. By Nicole Ossip Surviving the holidays with a newborn can feel like a monumental task, especially for first-time parents. This festive season, it’s time …
The Postpartum Present: How one trend is triggering a societal shift for mothers
Have you heard about the latest trend? The Postpartum Present. A token of love, a beacon of healing, a celebration of motherhood. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of modern parenthood, there’s a fabulous trend catching on like wildfire that we …
How to support a new mum during the first weeks
Being a new mum is a time of excitement and joy, but it is also one of hard work and uncertainty [thanks hormones]. So if your partner or friend has just given birth, read this to know how you can properly support a new mum through her postpartum journey. By Ava …
9 best foods for a healthy pregnancy
From struggling to keep anything down to eating everything in sight. Here are 9 foods to favour that will nourish your body during pregnancy. By Ruby Matley When I fell pregnant, my goal was to be a #supermama and nourish my body with loads of different foods… while still enjoying …
Birthing with confidence … trusting your body and overcoming fear
Birth. It can seem overwhelming and scary AF, but just remember that you were made for this. Still need a little convincing? Here’s the pep talk you need for birthing with confidence. By Harper Steele There’s an innate and undeniable power within each of us; a sacred life force that …
What are the Day 3 Baby Blues and what can you expect?
Have you heard of the Day 3 Baby Blues? Let’s look at what it’s about, why it happens, and how to handle it like the total rockstar you are. By Ava Wilde Oh, the joys of new motherhood. One minute you’re beaming at your beautiful baby, and the next, you’re …
Tips for travelling with kids and not losing your sh*t
As much fun as it is to be travelling with kids, the BIG Q is – how do we get from point A to point B tantrum free? By Natalie Bascur Holidays can be met with anticipation and excitement. THEN followed by anxiety and impending dread for those peeps travelling …
The #1 thing you need for pregnancy and postpartum
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Pregnancy and postpartum can be a real pain in the bod. But it doesn’t have to be… This feature is Part 2 of our Pregnancy and Postpartum Series in partnership with Belly Bands, exploring the first to fourth trimesters and how to care for the woman inside the …