Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
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 …
5 steps to being a happy and healthy mum
Life changes when you become a mum, and every journey is different. But it’s important to be happy and healthy in your own way. By Jen Dugard 1. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW BODY Returning to exercise when you feel ready is an important part of staying active as a …
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 …
Feeling overwhelmed? How to survive modern motherhood
So many mothers are feeling overwhelmed at the moment. And can you blame us?Patrice Washington shares the secrets to managing the mama juggle. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor We are given high fives for having superhuman abilities, but the truth is we need someone to throw us a …
Are you feeling stressed? Feel more zen with these 4 tips
The mental load is heavy and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So if you’re feeling stressed it’s time to declutter your body, mind and soul. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor It’s only the start of the year, but I know I’m not the only one who feels like their soul …
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 …
5 ways to sleep your way to better mental health
We are so tired and so stressed that we’re struggling to sleep well. And as Stephanie Centofanti, Psychology Academic at UniSA Online explains, it’s a vicious cycle deteriorating our mental wellbeing. By Stephanie Centofanti If this is you, it’s time to break the cycle. But how? What is the answer to …
6 powerful tips to elevate your self-esteem
“Self-esteem is simply the idea that you appreciate yourself for who you are – flaws and all!” -Miranda Murray
‘The life-changing lesson I learned from beating cancer’
Alexandra Ganipeau shares the life-changing lesson she learnt from beating cancer – and it’s something we can all benefit from. By Alexandra Ganipeau It all started with a routine check – you know, the one you do because you should. Because I was sent a reminder. Because it had been 18 …