Chapter 1: Pregnancy & Preparing for Birth

• Pregnancy highs and lows (joy, discomfort, unexpected emotions)

• Preparing for birth (education, classes, fears, hopes)

• High-risk pregnancies & medical complications

• Navigating pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy)

• Partner involvement during pregnancy

Chapter 2: Labour & Delivery

• Birth stories (hospital, home birth, C-section, assisted birth)

• Unexpected complications (emergency C-sections, NICU stays, birth trauma)

• First moments with baby (bonding, skin-to-skin, golden hour)

• Pain management choices (medicated vs. unmedicated)

• Induction & early labour experiences

Chapter 3: Physical Healing

• Vaginal birth recovery (tears, prolapse, pelvic floor healing)

• C-section recovery (scar healing, mobility challenges)

• Breastfeeding & bottle feeding (pain, latching struggles, mastitis, formula feeding)

• Sleep deprivation and exhaustion (how it impacts the body & mind)

• Postpartum medical complications (infections, haemorrhaging, diastasis recti)

Chapter 4: Mental & Emotional Health

• Postpartum depression & anxiety (seeking help, intrusive thoughts)

• Birth trauma and PTSD (processing a difficult labour experience)

• Feeling overwhelmed by responsibility (decision fatigue, mental load)

• Motherhood and self-doubt (imposter syndrome, “am I doing this right?”)

• Healing from pregnancy/birth-related trauma

Chapter 5: Newborn Care

• Feeding challenges (breastfeeding, supplementing, pumping, formula)

• Sleep challenges (regressions, contact naps, night wakings)

• Colic and reflux (soothing techniques, medical interventions)

• Understanding newborn communication (hunger, overstimulation, tiredness cues)

• Managing multiple children (sibling transitions, divided attention)

Chapter 6: Partners & Co-Parenting

• Relationship changes after baby (intimacy, communication struggles)

• Fathers’/partners’ experiences of early parenthood

• Navigating different parenting styles

• Emotional labour & invisible load in parenting

• Single parenting experiences & co-parenting post-separation

Chapter 7: Nutrition & Wellness

• Postpartum recovery meals (nourishing foods, cultural traditions)

• Managing postpartum depletion (vitamins, hydration, healing foods)

• Hormonal shifts and their impact on health/mood

• Movement & exercise postpartum (gentle movement, returning to fitness)

• Ayurvedic & holistic approaches to postpartum care

Chapter 8: Transitions & Adjusting to Motherhood

• From pregnancy to motherhood (identity shift, new priorities)

• Returning to work vs. staying home (maternity leave, career shifts)

• Weaning & introducing solids (letting go of breastfeeding, food anxieties)

• Balancing multiple roles (mother, partner, friend, professional)

• Letting go of pre-baby expectations (flexibility, adaptability)

Chapter 9: Self-Identity & Personal Growth

• The emotional shift of becoming a mother (who am I now?)

• Balancing motherhood with personal goals/dreams

• Body image postpartum (acceptance, pressure to “bounce back”)

• Navigating changing friendships and social circles

• Finding joy and fulfilment outside of motherhood

Chapter 10: Community & Support

• Finding a village (support networks, mums’ groups, online communities)

• Asking for help (letting go of the “supermum” mindset)

• Cultural expectations & family dynamics (pressures, traditions, generational differences)

• The role of extended family & in-laws in postpartum recovery

• How societal expectations shape postpartum experiences

Chapter 11: Advocacy & Awareness

• Speaking up for maternal health (gaps in postpartum care, lack of support)

• Raising awareness about maternal rights & workplace policies

• Fighting unrealistic societal expectations (perfect mum myth, toxic positivity)

• How systemic issues impact new parents (healthcare, childcare access)

• Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss (navigating grief)

• Pregnancy after loss (hope, fear, emotional challenges)