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'This is such an important book! Everything I wish I'd been taught at school, a must read!' Hayley Morris, actor and author of Me vs Brain: An Overthinker's Guide to Life 'Bloody Powerful is a vital contribution to the growing movement to give women the information they deserve about their bodies. What makes this book stand out is Brooke's expertise, clarity and compassion which shine through every page.' Anita Mitra, gynaecologist and author of The Gynae Geek 'Halle-'bloody'-lujah! An accessible, entertaining and empowering book on the female experience. The topics are thoughtfully and thoroughly covered while the illustrations bring an empowered, light-hearted vibe. Normalising and taboo-smashing at its finest!' Bex Gunn, co-founder of The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation and author of The Worst Girl Gang Ever: A Survival Guide for Navigating Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss 'Empower yourself by reading this no-holds-barred guide to the cycles and complexities of the female body.' Vanessa Feltz, broadcaster and presenter of 'Vanessa' 'Candid, clear, and anything but boring, this book tackles the subjects no one talks about – but every woman deserves to understand. A must-read from a voice you can trust.' Sarah Jossel, journalist, broadcaster and beauty expert 'We all have questions, and it can be difficult to know where to go and who to trust to get the correct answers. This book makes it simple – if you have a question about women's health, Brooke has the answer! Buy it, borrow it from the library, share it with your friends, everyone needs the information in this book!' Philippa Kaye, GP, journalist and author of The Science of Menopause: Understand Your Body, Make the Right Choices 'This book is bloody brilliant. I wish I could have read it in my teens and twenties. Brooke tells it like it is, with humour and empathy.' Liz O'Riordan, author of The Cancer Roadmap 'Bloody Powerful is a bold, brilliant and much-needed guide that cuts through the noise and empowers women with clear, compassionate, and evidence-based information about their bodies. Brooke Vandermolen and Hazel Mead have created something truly special. A must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of gynaecological health.' Jenny Halpern Prince, MBE, co-founder of The Lady Garden Foundation 'Brooke has written the book that we wished we had growing up. Empowering, informative, insightful and accessible – this will change the way girls, and women, understand themselves and their bodies going forward. An ally for every woman, from puberty to menopause and beyond.' Samantha Silver and Gemma Rose Breger, co-founders of This is Mothership

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For many, Dr. Brooke Vandermolen is better known by her online handle, 'The OBGYN Mum'. Brooke is a practicing Obstetrics & Gynaecology doctor at working in London hospitals. She has a particular interest and experience in benign gynaecology with a focus on paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. Brooke's journey into creating medical content as 'The OBGYN Mum' started with her first pregnancy. Despite her medical qualifications, Brooke found it difficult to obtain accurate, evidence-based information that she could understand and trust to guide her through her first pregnancy and parenthood. Alarmed at how much harder it would be for the average parent, Brooke decided to use her knowledge and credentials to create her platform 'The OBGYN Mum'. To her rapidly growing audience, Brooke began sharing insights and tips around pregnancy, birth, fertility, menopause and more through social media and blog posts. Her evidence-based information has since taken the internet by storm, smashing down taboos around areas of previously reserved areas of medicine. Illustrator Hazel Mead uses her diverse, poignant art to discuss topics not explored enough, while inviting us all to look at each other with empathy. Her cute, playful style along with a sense of humour helps to soften some of the taboo topics she illustrates, making them a little more palatable for British sensibilities. She takes great joy in tugging on people's heartstrings and funny bones, which has resulted in a dedicated online following who resonates with her pieces. Hazel works commercially across publishing, advertising, branding, and mural painting. Her debut book 'Why Aren't We Talking About This?!' was released by Squarepeg, Penguin last year.

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