Our hormones go through all sorts of changes during pregnancy and postpartum. Good news is there are a few things you can do to help balance those pesky postpartum hormones [make sure you chat to your GP first]. By Charlotte Cruz First things first – give yourself a break. Your …
Maternal mental health truths: ‘I never knew motherhood would be like this’
It is World Maternal Mental Health Day, so let’s talk open and honestly about our postpartum and motherhood journeys. Because chances are what you’re feeling, the mother beside you is feeling it, too. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor I never knew motherhood would be like this, would feel like this. …
How to support a new mum in the first few 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 …
Nourish your postpartum bod with this magical healing broth recipe
If you have just birthed a babe [or even if you haven’t], this magical healing broth will nourish your goddess body with all of the good things you need. By Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Geary This broth is full of warming, healing and immune-boosting foods that provide maximum nutrition in an …
[Guest Editor] Steph Claire Smith: Getting to know your postpartum self
Motherhood changes us in mind, body and soul. And while it’s a challenge, there is so much beauty to behold. Steph Claire Smith talks about taking postpartum at your own pace. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Mama to almost two-year-old son Harvey, Steph is the co-founder of Keep …
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 …