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Book SynopsisFeel empowered to become the mother you want to be.
From birth to your baby''s first steps, this soothing book will support you to open your heart to the highs and lows of mothering and adjust to your new role. It offers everyday meditations and visualisations, postnatal yoga, natural remedies, and nutritional advice to help you care for yourself with the same love and commitment you give your precious baby.
As a new mum, you may secretly wonder: Am I up to the job? With pressure on mums to parent perfectly and bounce back effortlessly and unsupported, all amid sleep deprivation, and brain, body, and relationship changes, it''s no surprise women struggle. You are not alone.
Compassionate, evidence-based psychological ideas from clinical psychologist and mum, Dr Caroline Boyd, will ground you amid the storms, enhancing everyday connections to you, your baby, and the world around you both.
Compassionate and powerful tools are delivered in such a
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Mindful New Mum is a brilliant resource for any new mum wanting to feel more confident, connected and calm at undoubtedly one of the most challenging times in our lives. Caroline's expert yet warm voice feels like a hug from a really wise friend. I highly recommend this book. -- Zoe Blaskey * Founder of Motherkind *
Caroline's book is full of intelligent suggestions about making the transition into motherhood more peaceful. -- Clover Stroud * Bestselling author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights *
I love the soothing toolkit that Caroline shares, both relatable and accessible, spanning nervous system hacks to core values. The weaving of stories throughout makes this a validating, reassuring read, helping mothers feel more understood and less alone. A book to gift every mother. -- Suzy Reading * Clinical Psychologist & Bestselling Author of The Self-Care Revolution *
I recommend this book to any new mum. This is a really helpful book to learn how to take care of yourself when parenting a new baby which in turn helps the new baby. -- Julia Samuel MBE * Psychotherapist & Best-selling Author of This Too Shall Pass and Grief Works *
Like a warm hug for new mums, with comforting reminders that taking care of their needs is at the heart of parenting, alongside usable prompts for how to do this. -- Dr Emma Hepburn * Clinical Psychologist AKA The Psychology Mum. *
Great new book. -- Karen Kleiman * Founder of the Postpartum Stress Centre *
Fantastic book to help new mums, with a focus on intrusive thoughts. -- Clemmie Telford * Author of But Why *
This book offers an accessible and informative combination of compassionate thinking and self-care, mindfulness, understanding a baby's development and how to think and cope with the psychological ups and downs of being a parent. A must read for all parents with babies. -- Dr Helen Sharples * Parent-Infant Clinical Psychologist *
Mindful New Mum is a hug in a book for anyone who's recently had a baby. A brilliant mix of practical advice as well as some more holistic practices, all aimed to help someone slow down and breathe when they otherwise might not feel able. Really brilliant, and great to have an expert who encourages and shows mums how to listen to themselves at a time when they are being bombarded." - Steph Douglas, Founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers. -- Steph Douglas * Founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers *
