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The Strong Like Mum Method

Awaken the power of your pre and postnatal body through instinct, knowledge and exercise
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The Strong Like Mum Method by Shakira Akabusi is a powerful guide for women navigating pregnancy and early motherhood. This book explores the natural strength of the female body, providing accessible exercises and wellness advice to support both pre and postnatal health. Readers will discover how the female body has evolved to be a resilient force, while learning about nutrition, the importance of sleep, positive language, and mindset techniques to maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle during and after pregnancy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for first-time mothers as well as those with multiple children who want to embrace an active pregnancy or effective postpartum recovery. It suits women seeking confidence and guidance to optimise their physical and mental wellbeing during motherhood.

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The Strong Like Mum Method will accompany you on your pregnancy journey and throughout the first year of motherhood to help you tap into the full power of your body and mind with accessible exercise and wellness advice.

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Discover the natural strength of the female body, awaken your inner power and enjoy a happy, healthy, confident pre and postnatal experience with this inspiring, stereotype-shattering book.

In The Strong Like Mum Method, pre and postnatal fitness expert and mum of four Shakira Akabusi accompanies you on your pregnancy journey and throughout the first year of motherhood to help you tap into the full power of your body and mind with accessible exercise and wellness advice.

The benefits of leading an active lifestyle are so much greater than the aesthetic goals we're bombarded with almost everywhere we turn. This book will unlock secrets that have been hidden in history and show how the female body has adapted and changed to become the powerful force it is today. As well as easy-to-follow exercises, Shakira's empowering Strong Like Mum Method provides advice on nutrition, the power of sleep, language and ways to adopt a positive mindset.

Whether you are a first-time mum or a mother to two or more and whether you are hoping to enjoy an active pregnancy or wish to recover effectively postpartum, this book has been written to give you a full understanding of what your body and mind are capable of during and after pregnancy. It will give you the tools to understand your own body and instil the confidence to sustain a fit, healthy and happy lifestyle inside and out.

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Praised for its motivational and inspirational approach, readers appreciate the practical tips for managing pre-natal and post-natal challenges. Sarah Ivens commends its empowering voice that supports understanding the physical and mental changes of motherhood, while Mother & Baby highlights the book as a comprehensive resource for keeping fit and healthy throughout pregnancy and beyond.

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ISBN: 9781472146588

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson

Illustration: Approx. 100 b/w illustrations, to be integrated.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 471g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Shakira Akabusi is a fitness expert, public speaker, social influencer and the founder of StrongLikeMum.

Mum to Rio, Ezra and twins Asher and Aryana, Shakira is passionate about empowering women to build confidence and positivity during pregnancy and postpartum. Alongside encouraging women to balance motherhood with a healthy lifestyle, Shakira is on a mission to shatter the stereotypes surrounding motherhood, in particular body image and mental wellbeing.

Having worked for five years in live theatre, Shakira is confident hosting large events and has a wealth of experience speaking, writing and leading workshops for brands such as Vogue Global, Women's Health Magazine, Adidas UK and Virgin Start-Ups. The skills she developed on the stage help Shakira engage with her audience and stand out as a social influencer, speaker and writer.

Combining her expertise of pre and postnatal fitness with her personal parenting experience, Shakira connects with a wide market across her social platforms.

Shakira is proud of bringing together a growing community of women through StrongLikeMum, all of whom support one another to achieve their goals in sports, business, lifestyle and all areas of parenthood.

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