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The Little Book of Calm for New Mums

The Little Book of Calm for New Mums

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

Summary

'A beautiful and informative companion of a book... Her compassion and guidance for a mother's mental health is invaluable' Giovanna Fletcher

'An essential read for new mums' Fearne Cotton
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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.
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'Anna's kind and grounding words provide the perfect companion for new mums' Sarah Turner, AKA The Unmumsy Mum

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

About the author

Anna Mathur

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist and bestselling author. She's passionate about taking therapy out of the consulting room, sharing her personal and professional experiences online. She offers supportive insights on Instagram (@annamathur), via online courses, in-person events, and through her incredibly popular podcast 'The Therapy Edit'. Anna's podcast has now released over 250 episodes and received over 3 million downloads, with guests including Fearne Cotton, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Anna Whitehouse, Holly Tucker, Giovanna Fletcher and Liz Earle.
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