The Mother Load

This is the book that I wish I'd had... I would have devoured it, kept it by the bedside, and referred to it pretty much every 10 minutes for the next 20 years – VANESSA FELTZ

A must read – GIOVANNA FLETCHER

A powerful, important read for every woman – KIMBERLEY WALSH

I wish I'd had this book when I had my babies – it should be available on the NHS! – SARA COX

Motherhood changes everything.

The physical and mental challenges mothers experience from the day their baby is born can stretch far into the decades beyond – and, so often, the support we need is lacking when we need it most.

In this groundbreaking guide, Dr Punam Krishan pairs her medical expertise with her own experiences as a mum to support you through every stage of the journey. From the overwhelming first weeks and months, to finding time for your own wellbeing when you have a toddler, all the way to navigating the teen years while dealing with your own fluctuating hormones throughout peri/menopause, Punam shows you how to:

• ground yourself amidst the chaos
• manage changes to your body and identity
• navigate shifting relationships
• and even advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office

Through eye-opening statistics, restorative exercises, and reassuring advice, Punam empowers you with real talk and realistic solutions to reclaim your health, your voice, and yourself.