Overview

“A must read” – GIOVANNA FLETCHER “A powerful, important read for every woman” – KIMBERLEY WALSH “I wish I’d had this book when I had my babies – it should be available on the NHS!” – SARA COX Motherhood changes everything. The physical and mental challenges mothers experience from the day their baby is born can stretch far into the decades beyond – and, so often, the support we need is lacking when we need it most. In this groundbreaking guide, Dr Punam Krishan pairs her medical expertise with her own experiences as a mum to support you through every stage of the journey. From the overwhelming first weeks and months, to finding time for your own wellbeing when you have a toddler, all the way to navigating the teen years while dealing with your own fluctuating hormones throughout peri/menopause, Punam shows you how to: - ground yourself amidst the chaos - manage changes to your body and identity - navigate shifting relationships - and even advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office Through eye-opening statistics, restorative exercises, and reassuring advice, Punam empowers you with real talk and realistic solutions to reclaim your health, your voice, and yourself.

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Woven with her knowledge as a doctor, as well as her own experiences as a mother, Punam pours so much heart into every page. A must read. -- GIOVANNA FLETCHER Dr Punam Krishan is the GP every mum wishes she had. This book will make so many mums feel seen, understood, and supported. A powerful, important read for every woman. -- KIMBERLEY WALSH I wish I’d had this book when I had my babies – it should be available on the NHS! Dr Punam holds your hand on the rollercoaster that is early motherhood and way beyond. -- SARA COX This book is a gift to mothers everywhere. Combining GP expertise with honest, lived experience, The Mother Load is the book every mother should have on her bedside table. -- KATE LAWLER A brilliantly informative, uplifting, and empowering book. I genuinely could not put it down. -- HELEN SKELTON Honest, reassuring, and grounded in science – Dr Punam combines clinical insight with lived experience to explain what so many mothers feel but rarely hear discussed. -- DR AMIR KHAN

Author Information

Dr Punam Krishan is a practising NHS GP, mother of two, and bestselling children’s book author based in Glasgow. As a resident GP on BBC’s Morning Live and BBC Radio Scotland, she is passionate about making family and mental health advice accessible to all. Punam co-hosts the award-nominated The Medic Mum podcast and is a celebrated health journalist, writing for publications including The i and Vogue.

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