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The Little Book of Calm for New Mums

Grounding words for the highs, the lows and the moments in between

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The Little Book of Calm for New Mums

By: Anna Mathur
Narrated by: Anna Mathur
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

The Little Book of Calm for New Mums will share advice and support on issues that new mothers face, from A for Anger, to I for Insomnia, providing an empowering pep talk for those days when new mothers need it most.

Psychotherapist and mother of three, Anna Mathur, will support readers through the rollercoaster of feelings that come with being a new mum and provide expert advice based on her own professional and personal experiences. Whether you need some quick grounding, a note of compassion, or you want to untangle a feeling, flick to a page for a quick, uplifting moment of much-needed support.

There are quick takeaway mantras and action tips for those tight on time, and further reading should you want to explore topics more deeply. This comprehensive A-Z covers everything from baby blues and anxiety to guilt, insomnia, stress, your inner critic and maintaining friendships.

© Anna Mathur 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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Critic reviews

'A beautiful and informative companion of a book that'll help keep you grounded and present in the moments that often feel overwhelming. I found myself noting uplifting quotes I know will come in useful as mantras when needed. Anna has always been, and continues to be, a woman I take so much wisdom from. Her compassion and guidance for a mother's mental health is invaluable' (Giovanna Fletcher)
'This lovely book offers little gems of support, helping us to be in the moment and reminding us to direct some of our maternal love to ourselves. Anna Mathur's empathy and wise insight makes this an essential read for new mums' (Fearne Cotton)
'Like having a reassuring chat with a wise friend, Anna's kind and grounding words provide the perfect companion for new mums making sense of their vast - and at times, conflicting! - feelings' (Sarah Turner, AKA The Unmumsy Mum)
'A tender, real and uplifting book' (Suzy Reading, Clinical Psychologist and bestselling author of The Self-Care Revolution)
'This book is going to be a lifeline for new mums. Anna has an incredible gift of offering not only her professional expertise but also love, perspective and compassion - often in just one sentence. This book is a much needed gift to the world' (Zoe Blaskey, Founder of Motherkind)
'A comforting and reassuring book to help you navigate those tricky early years' (Helen Thorn, one half of the Scummy Mummies)
'Anna's Little Book of Calm for New Mums feels like such a reassuring and necessary companion for motherhood. Broken down into the feelings and emotions that are sometimes hard to decipher when we're in the throes of parenting, Anna has such a wonderful way of bringing comfort, clarity and insight to many of the overwhelming challenges new mums can find themselves up against. The book is accessible and written with the wisdom of an expert but the love and compassion of a friend, and I think that's what makes it such a valuable resource on the rollercoaster of motherhood' (Hollie de Cruz, bestselling author of Your Baby, Your Birth and Motherhood Your Way)
'Such a brilliant idea for a book. Anna's punchy chapters are like bite sized pep talks which make it incredibly accessible and unbelievably comforting for overwhelmed new mums. Like getting the most brilliant advice from your wisest and warmest friend. I wish I'd had this book when I had newborn' (Ellie-Jane Taylor, Actor, Comedian, TV presenter and author of My Child and Other Mistakes)
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Bite sized information that every Mum can resonate with at least some of! Kind and compassionate when you need it most.

The book every Mum needs

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