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  • Published: 26 May 2022
  • ISBN: 9780241559826
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 256

The Little Book of Calm for New Mums

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




The complete expert guide to navigating mental health and motherhood.

This book 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.

  • Published: 26 May 2022
  • ISBN: 9780241559826
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 256

About the author

Anna Mathur

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist and the bestselling author of Mind over Mother. She's passionate about taking therapy out of the therapy room and sharing her own personal and professional experiences to support mums through motherhood.

She shares supportive insights on her Instagram (@annamathur) and runs regular 'Mental Health' lives. Anna has appeared on Sky News, Good Morning Britain and BBC Three. She has been featured in Grazia, Stylist and The Telegraph. Her podcast, 'The Therapy Edit', has around a quarter of a million downloads and she has appeared on podcasts including Deliciously Ella, Control Alt Delete, Scummy Mummies, The Midult and Honestly.

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