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 …
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 …
Understanding your menstrual cycle through your 20s, 30s, and 40s
Sometimes it’s hard to just go with the flow. You know? Let’s look at the changes our menstrual cycle goes through from our 20s through to our 40s. By Harper Steele Navigating the ever-changing landscape of your menstrual cycle can feel like a journey through uncharted territories. From your vibrant …
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 …
Unleash your imagination: 6 simple steps to a more creative life
Think you aren’t creative? Everyone has a little creativity inside them. Here are 6 great ways to inject magic into your everyday. By Mama Disrupt® Ask anyone if they have any creative pursuits and you usually get one of two responses: ‘Yes, I love… [insert enthusiastic conversation about hobby here]’, …
7 simple morning rituals to change your life
Oprah Winfrey has one, even Richard Branson has one … morning rituals are the key to surviving stress and keeping sanity intact. By Mama Disrupt® While these icons are clearly running global businesses – surviving a typical mama day and trying to juggle our own hopes and goals, is not much different …
Finding connection: 5 ways to ease loneliness as a new mum
If you’re wondering why motherhood feels so lonely, here are some ways you can break the cycle and ease loneliness as a new mum. By Dr Nicole Highet When you have a baby, you’re often left wondering why it’s so lonely being a new mum. And that can come as a BIG shock. …