The book you can trust to guide you through the highs and lows of parenthood. Following on from where The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond left off, this comprehensive and nurturing guide will ensure you feel supported and informed throughout your baby's first year. From the first 48 hours after birth through to establishing a routine and looking out for signs to start weaning, you'll be guided through each stage of your baby's development with lots of fascinating facts and a big focus on your well-being. Packed with the most up-to-date insights and bringing together a whole host of childcare experts, you'll find everything you need to feel calm and confident about the exciting months ahead.

Marie Louise is a Senior Midwife, a PTLLS adult educator and hypnobirthing teacher from the UK. She has travelled extensively to learn about midwifery in different cultures and has also practised in Australia. She runs ‘Modern Midwives Meetups’ which provide a safe space for midwives to share best practice and hear from experts in the maternity field. Marie Louise is a sought after expert and has most recently been invited to Parliament to discuss maternal mental health and maternity discrimination. Marie is also a communications partner for Child.Org, an equal opportunities charity for children and advises Cocoon Family Health, a perinatal mental health charity based in London. Follow Marie Louise on Instagram The_Modern_Midwife or visit her website www.modernmidwife.com for her fun, informative and evidence-based posts.