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. …
[Guest Editor] Zoe Bingley-Pullin on infertility, PND and early menopause
From overcoming fertility challenges, postnatal depression and early menopause, Zoe Bingley-Pullin has experienced every season of the female form. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor Zoe Bingley-Pullin is picture perfect. She’s fit, she’s healthy and she’s f*ckin gorgeous. So it would be fair to assume she’s skated through life …
Breaking the perfect mum myth: 4 reasons to embrace imperfection
The truth behind the perfect mum myth, empowering tips for real-life motherhood and why striving for perfection is unrealistic. By Dr Hayley Watson, Clinical Psychologist On social media we see only the positive sides of people’s lives, and it’s easy to get down on ourselves about how we measure up. And …
3 essential ways to look after yourself while caring for others
Self-care is all about loving on your body, mind and soul – giving it the attention it deserves. But when you’re looking after tiny humans, it can be hard to find time to look after yourself. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Self-care means different things to different people. Since becoming …
[Guest Editor] Sam Wood: Protecting your pelvic floor
Sam Wood shares his top tips for protecting your pelvic floor from before you’ve even fallen pregnant through to postnatal recovery. By Sam Wood Laugh, cough and sneeze again, without needing to run to the bathroom! I know all of you mamas out there know what I’m talking about. One …
Holiday self-care for mums – your essential guide to wellbeing
Discover tranquility this festive season with our holiday self-care for mums. It’s all about feeling less stressed and more #blessed. By Charlotte Cruz The festive frenzy is knocking on our doors – you know the drill. Transforming into the ultimate holiday heroine, juggling the festive feast prep, wrapping those endless …
Easy and natural DIY recipes for 5 homemade body scrubs
Homemade body scrubs are inexpensive and super-easy to make. Perfect for busy mamas to squeeze in a pamper sash, because… #selfcare. The best thing about making body scrubs yourself is you know exactly what you are putting on your skin – no nasties, no additives, just simple everyday ingredients you have …
Don’t have time for ‘me-time’? All it takes is 30 minutes
Mama, it’s time to make some me-time. Because you are a multi-tasking and multi-talented wonder woman. You are a mum! By Natalie Bascur There is juggling small children, working, maintaining friendships and spending time with your partner. It can seem impossible to find time for yourself. And let me tell you, …
11 signs you might have postnatal depression and anxiety
When the baby blues last longer than a few weeks or so, it’s important to consider whether postnatal depression or anxiety has set in. By Cheryl Fingleson Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by their new …
Get moving and get healthy with the incidental exercise trend
Heard of the incidental exercise trend? It’s fun. It is easy. It’s whatever you want (and need) it to be. By Charlotte Cruz WTF is incidental exercise? Well it is literally any physical activity that is done outside of regular planned exercise sessions. So it can be as simple as …