There is more to supporting a woman through the birth of a baby than showing up in the delivery room and taking photos at the end. By Lucy Bloom Keeping a woman safe, happy and focussed in labour is your number one job as her support person. “You can actually slow labour down …
4 things you need to know about when you’re pregnant
A healthy pregnancy comes down to a healthy YOU. How you treat your body pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after you’ve given birth can all have affects on your baby. By Kate Save, clinician dietitian So eating the right foods, knowing what to avoid, and what vitamins are essential and safe are all important …
I used to be the perfect mum
I was the perfect mum, then I had kids. Something we can ALL relate to. Fiona Amarasinghe shares her motherhood expectation vs reality check. By Fiona Amarasinghe I’d see children running wild in a cafe, and I’d say to my latte sipping friends “It’s all about expectations. As children, we …
How to Bond with your Baby Bump
There is a tiny bebe growing inside of you. And some days it may feel as though being pregnant is crazy tiring, but try and make time to connect with your baby along the way. By Ruby Matley When the baby starts kicking and moving, take a moment to enjoy these …
REAL MUM REVIEW: Medela 3 in 1 Nursing and Pumping Bra
If you are a breastfeeding or pumping mama, then you know how important it is to have easy access to the milky goods at all times. You also know that having the right nursing and pumping bra can make or break your feeding journey. By Mama Disrupt® in partnership with Medela …
Why every New Mum needs a Friend with a Newborn too
Every new mum needs a friend with a baby the same age as hers. Because it’s hard to make friends as adults. By Jessica Hill, founder of The Parent Collective When you’re pregnant, you have that as the common thread, so it can sometimes be easier. So you should hold onto the mamas …
5 Things to do When Your Baby is Premature
Childbirth and motherhood can be a shock to the system, and we lean on the love and support around us to survive this season. So when a baby is born premature – the stress and challenges are amplified. And it really does take a village to get mama and bub …
Not Sure How to Support a New Mum? Here Are 11 Ways You Can Help
Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for the whole family. Sleepless nights and a change in routine can leave a mama feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. So knowing how to support a new mum can help them adjust to their new normal is absolutely gold. Because when …
What to do when Preparing for Birth
This is it! Everything leads to this. Preparing for BIRTH. You may be feeling anxious, excited, cautious and impatient in the lead up to birth, these are all normal. By Ruby Matley Don’t put expectations on yourself when it comes to the type of birth you want, mama – just like …
How to Nurture Your Needs During Pregnancy
During pregnancy [and postpartum], you are constantly reminded to nurture your needs, gather your village. And once upon a time – and still today, in many traditional cultures – a pregnant woman would be surrounded by her village. By Gabrielle Nancarrow A village of mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and friends who brought wisdom, …