Mum, Tell Me: A Give & Get Back Book

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Reading in pregnancy is a great way to relax and prepare yourself for the arrival of your little one. It's also the last time you're likely to have much 'me-time' for a while, so we recommend you make the most of it. As the title suggests, this book is positive with a capital P. Milli is all about choice and helping mums to look beyond the way birth is shown on TV and think about what they want... what they really, really want. She has a great way of taking the thing we're all scared of ( labour) and turning it into something to be excited about. Inspiring stuff. 9. Dare to Dream: My Struggle to Become a Mum, by Izzy JuddWhen the child sees “red, red, RED!”, the patient mummy surrounds them with love and teaches them to take a deep breath and count to ten instead. Mums are so many wonderful things and this novelty book takes the characteristics of the cast of Little Misses to show just how brilliant they truly are. After all, mums aren’t just kind, bold and brave – they gloriumptious, ferocious and very good at chasing away rotsome beasts! Sarah's hilarious book about motherhood follows the huge success of her 'Unmumsy Mum' blog. Refreshingly honest it will have you weeping with laughter and prepare you for parenthood's less glamorous truths. 5. Minus Nine to One: The Diary of an Honest Mum, by Jools Oliver While Jools is now a mum-of-five, her book about her first pregnancy is a down-to-earth account that many first-time mums will relate to. She writes openly about facing the unfamiliar emotions and physical changes that pregnancy brings about. 6. The Mother Book, by Molly Gunn (Selfish Mother)

Here are some unmissable reads for mums-to-be as recommended by the team here at Tommy's. 1. Happy Mum, Happy Baby, by Giovanna Fletcher This uplifting rhyming book is as comfy as Mummy’s cuddles, illustrating all the fun and care she showers on Zeki on their days together.One day a little girl notices her eyes are different from her friends. Theirs are round with long eyelashes but hers kiss in the corners and crinkle into crescent moons. Following on from her brilliant Gas & Air blog, midwife Clemmie shares her knowledge about pregnancy and birth with humour and honesty. This handy week-by-week guide to pregnancy includes stories about her own three pregnancies as well as relatable anecdotes from friends and readers. 3. Hurrah for Gin: A Book for Perfectly Imperfect Parents, by Katie Kirby Who wouldn’t want to grow up to be just like Mummy? She’s practical, creative and adventurous – but totally down to Earth in this story too. But eventually the whole juggle will involve one too many balls, the whole thing will topple and she needs her loved ones to help her get things straight again. How does Milo’s mum always seem to know when he is doing something he shouldn’t? She looks ordinary but perhaps she is hiding a secret superhero identity…

In her book, Izzy beautifully sums up the idea that a problem shared is a problem halved. By sharing her bumpy journey to pregnancy she has helped so many women realise that they're not alone. The book, and Izzy, are lovely companions for anyone going through fertility treatment. Want to feel uplifted? Then lift up this book. 10. Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan: A revolutionary guide to pregnancy, birth and the weeks that follow, by Rebecca Schiller We all know what we do is amazing and that deep down, our children do appreciate us, but it doesn’t hurt to remind them from time to time, does it? When Sarah, Percy and Bill wake up to find their Owl Mother gone, the trio are anxious for her to return. They ponder over where she might be and fret amongst themselves until a happy reunion ensues. Mums know it can be exhausting carry the load alone – mentally as well as physically – and this beautiful story does a sensitive job of explaining why some days they need a little TLC.

Being a mum sometimes feels like working for the most ungrateful boss with never-ending demands, no holidays and terrible pay. From fixing vacuum cleaners and knitting spacesuits to do wheelies on bikes and telling the best stories, there are many reasons why mums are fantastic. There’s a wry humour to this story about a boy testing out his theory that his mum has superpowers and X-ray vision, with a clever twist that takes the reader by surprise. This witty but tender ‘spotter’s guide’ to mums is perfect for slightly older kids, and a great way to open up discussions about how much mums do if you are feeling under appreciated. Rebecca's book is an empowering and non-judgemental guide to pregnancy, birth and the few weeks beyond. It lays out all of your options clearly and in an easily accessible way. She has a warm, comforting tone of voice which cuts through the endless advice and noise. Believe the hype. Not much of a book worm?