By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Like most new mothers, Paige Bellenbaum was completely out of her depth when she had her son, Max, 14 years ago. She didn’t know what was ‘normal’ and what was not, so she assumed this was MOTHERHOOD. And she was miserable. As a trained …
My Experience With Postpartum Psychosis
The newborn bubble should be a blissful time of bonding and falling in love with your baby – but postpartum psychosis blindsided new mum Genevieve. Luckily, her partner Lizz spotted the signs and was able to help Gen get the support she needed. Here, they share their story. By Mama …
The 5 Mother-First Brands You Need In Your Life
By Mama Disrupt® Motherhood is fierce; a journey you don’t quite get until you find yourself being catapulted into [baby] space with a nappy under your arm and a small human over your shoulder. As mothers, we give. We give it all. Unconditionally. And while it may sometimes feel like …
Maternity Fashion Just Got Cooler With This New Wrap Dress
By Mama Disrupt® and Legoe. Heritage Mamas, it’s time to get freaking excited. Legoe. Heritage has just released their best selling Knit Cotton Wrap Dress in a brand new fabric – just in time for the change of seasons. Yayyy! This is modern maternity fashion elevated. Perfect for styling that …
The Australian Activewear Brand Disrupting The Industry
By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor How many times have you bought activewear, only to be disappointed? Let me tell you girlfriend, you are not alone. Which is why we are so obsessed with the ultra cool Australian activewear brand – Active Truth. A size-inclusive brand for sizes 6 …
How To Survive Breastfeeding and Postpartum
By Mama Disrupt® and Hey Mama How are you mama? Breastfeeding and postpartum is tough, isn’t it? We put our goddess mama bods through a lot in bringing a new little human into the world, and then we feed them and nourish their growing bodies with our own. So we …
The Secret Self-Care Hack For Breastfeeding Mamas
By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Breastfeeding is often depicted as one of the most beautiful experiences a mum and bub can go through – there’s the bonding and the nourishing of your little bebe, and the long gazes into each other’s eyes. But not everyone has that experience, and …
Mama loves: The most amazing nursing leggings
Hey, new mamas, we have a little secret we want to let you in on. Say hello to BLANQI’s Postpartum + Nursing range. They’ve created the first-ever nursing leggings made for bodies that motherhood made. We are a little bit obsessed. These leggings will be your after-baby saviour. The super-supportive …