It Takes a Village And Other Essential Truths for New Mothers

''This book is a rallying cry ... a reminder that we are all in this together'' - <b>Rochelle Humes</b><p><br><b>Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual - but this is the closest thing. If you’ve ever felt lonely, lost, or overwhelmed, </b><i><b>It Takes a Village</b></i><b> is the essential parenting guide that blends expert advice with the real stories of mums worldwide - so you never face pregnancy, birth, or postpartum alone.</b><br><br>With a foreword from Lorraine Kelly and her daughter Rosie Smith.<br><br>Peanut is the go-to digital village for mums everywhere. For the first time, their collective wisdom has been brought together on the page, making this book unlike any other. <i>It Takes a Village</i> is written by mums, for mums - by women who know exactly how you feel right now, and what you’re going through.<br>Inside, you’ll discover:<br><br></p><ul><li><b>Unfiltered stories from real mums</b>: Honest, moving accounts from women across the Peanut community, sharing what they wish they’d known about pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn.</li><li><b>Expert guidance you can trust</b>: Psychologists, gynaecologists, doulas, and midwives offer compassionate advice, answering the questions every new mum asks - but doesn’t always say out loud.</li><li><b>Practical tools for every stage</b>: From fertility struggles to the fourth trimester, find reassurance, knowledge, and coping strategies tailored to the realities of motherhood.</li><li><b>Emotional support when you need it most</b>: Reminders that you’re not alone, that what you’re feeling is valid, and that there’s a village behind you every step of the way.</li></ul><p><br><br><i>It Takes a Village</i> is more than just a book - it’s a lifeline for new mums. Combining heartfelt stories with expert insights, it’s the companion you’ll turn to again and again for comfort, clarity, and connection.<br><br>Because you are not alone. You never were.<br><br>''I love this book, it is full of warmth and reassurance'' - <b>Jess Urlichs</b><br><br>''A light in the dark for early motherhood'' - <b>Candice Brathwaite</b><br><br>''A powerful book that offers solidarity, truth, and wisdom'' - <b>Anna Mathur</b></p>