The essential guide to becoming a new mum with insights from professionals and real mums, curated by the global motherhood community, Peanut. It takes a village to raise a child. Welcome to ours. From trying to conceive to the unpredictable journey of pregnancy, giving birth, and everything that comes after, becoming a mum can be daunting and isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. It Takes a Village is the honest, heart-opening companion every mother deserves. Drawing on the deeply personal stories of women from the Peanut community – the global network connecting millions of women navigating fertility, pregnancy and motherhood – this book brings to life everything they wished they’d known before about the real, raw, and beautiful realities of new motherhood. Alongside these stories, trusted experts – from psychologists and gynaecologists to doulas and midwives – offer compassionate, practical insights to guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re seeking reassurance, knowledge, or simply the comfort of knowing someone gets it , this book is here to support you.