"A great resource for new mums: it makes you realise that you matter too." Anna Whitehouse, Motherpukka

"This book is like a good midwife: warm, funny, knowledgeable and reassuringly straight-talking. It’s full of information I wish I'd known after I gave birth for the first time, and am glad I will know before I give birth for the second. Massively recommended to anyone about to have, or who has recently had, a baby - Lyanne's kind, witty book will help you prepare for the aftermath of one of the biggest ordeals your body will ever endure." Emma Haslett, journalist and author of Big Fat Negative

You matter. Your body matters.

Pregnancy and birth may be everyday occurrences, but they are not easy, and taking care of your physical and mental health postpartum is crucial. Looking after yourself is really important, not only because a healthy, happy you will be more able to cope with the demands of parenthood, but because you are still the whole human being you were before you conceived, and you deserve to recover and thrive.

This book aims to hold your hand and lift you up as you navigate your new body, giving you information to help you to relish motherhood, not just survive it. Not only will you understand your body better, but you’ll also gain confidence that you can and will get back to optimum health. Your Postnatal Body is relevant for everyone who’s given birth, whether you are a brand-new first-time mum or already a few years (or decades!) into motherhood.