Bringing a newborn home is overwhelming and sometimes scary. So we asked Baby Whisperer Christine Minogue for her top tips for new mamas. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor I vividly remember my fifth day as a new mum. It was a Thursday and it was the day we were …
Don’t have time for self-care? 13 game changing tips for new mums
“The overwhelming responsibility for the life of this tiny person means you naturally put yourself firmly at the bottom of the pile. But a little self-care goes a long way, meaning you don’t just survive but thrive.”
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 …
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 …
Having a baby? Top baby name predictions for 2024
If you’re having a baby this year, there is one list you totally need to be across – the top baby name predictions for 2024. By Anneka Rose Welcome to the world of baby naming in 2024! As we step into this new era, parents are seeking names that are …
[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 …