Jessica Allen chats with Mama Disrupt® about juggling a rare breast cancer diagnosis, pregnancy and new motherhood semi-solo. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor “Holding tightly onto the hand of my three-year-old son I found out I had breast cancer…” Oof. As a mother of a three year old boy, …
Postpartum Series: New mum’s guide to postpartum recovery
POWERED BY BELLY BANDS Jump into the world of postpartum recovery. We’re dishing on how to pamper your mind, body, and soul for a happy, healthy start to new motherhood. This feature is Part 1 of our Postpartum Series in partnership with Belly Bands, exploring the fourth trimester and how …
9 ways to feel better when you’re in the third trimester
Oh mama, the physical discomfort of the third trimester is REAL!
We know we need to stay fit and active, but what can you do when you feel SO uncomfortable?
6 tips to make Gestational Diabetes finger pricks hurt a little less
Gestational Diabetes is no walk in the park. One of the less fun parts? Regularly pricking your finger to check your blood sugar. Ouch! Try these top-notch tips to make it more bearable. By Charlotte Cruz Managing gestational diabetes is no picnic, but with these top tips, you’ll be a …
‘Thank you for holding me’… a love letter to mama
If our beautiful babies could talk, they would say… ‘Thank You, Mama’. Author Louise Kerwin’s beautiful words speak to our soul. *Cue the tears* By Louise Kerwin As I surrender into life’s ease and flow I come upon rest in your arms As my head falls back upon your shoulder …
10 beautiful baby names inspired by Autumn
Are you expecting a new addition to your family this season? Check out this list of baby names inspired by Autumn. By Mama Disrupt® As the leaves change colours and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from the beauty of Autumn for your baby’s name. From …
5 things to do when you bring your newborn home
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 …
What Australian mums need to know about taking Paxlovid while pregnant
COVID-19 may seem like a distant memory, but it’s still very much around. And one thing Aussie mamas want to know is can you take Paxlovid while pregnant? By Anneka Rose In the US, there has been a lot of talk about Paxlovid being safe to use in pregnancy for …
Navigating pregnancy and postpartum while recovering from an eating disorder
Bodily changes during pregnancy and postpartum are often hard enough to face. Let alone when you’re recovering from an eating disorder. By Ava Wilde Today we’re going to talk about something many women find hard to open up about – navigating pregnancy and postpartum while recovering from an eating disorder. …
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!]. …