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It Takes a Village

And Other Essential Truths for New Mothers
By Peanut
Brief Description
The essential guide to becoming a new mum with insights from professionals and real mums, curated by the global motherhood community, Peanut. It takes a village to raise a child. Welcome to ours. From trying to conceive to the unpredictable journey of pregnancy, giving birth, and... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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It Takes a Village

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The essential guide to becoming a new mum with insights from professionals and real mums, curated by the global motherhood community, Peanut.

It takes a village to raise a child. Welcome to ours.

From trying to conceive to the unpredictable journey of pregnancy, giving birth, and everything that comes after, becoming a mum can be daunting and isolating, but it doesn't have to be.

It Takes a Village is the honest, heart-opening companion every mother deserves. Drawing on the deeply personal stories of women from the Peanut community β€” the global network connecting millions of women navigating fertility, pregnancy and motherhood β€” this book brings to life everything they wished they'd known before about the real, raw, and beautiful realities of new motherhood.

Alongside these stories, trusted experts β€” from psychologists and gynaecologists to doulas and midwives β€” offer compassionate, practical insights to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're seeking reassurance, knowledge, or simply the comfort of knowing someone gets it, this book is here to support you.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241709986

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Life

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women, listed as Apple's Trend of the Year 2021 and TIME100's Most Influential Companies 2022. It Takes a Village is her first book, written and created alongside hundreds of Peanut users from around the world.

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