The Fourth Trimester Companion is an excellent resource for prospective or new parents that heavily emphasizes the concept that taking care of mum will result in well cared for baby. This might seem like a very obvious statement, but in both the medical field and the home, the emphasis is still on the baby, leaving women feeling like incubators and then carers. This can in turn affect both physical and mental health. It also talks about the relationship between the parents, which I think is super important. Having children is a massive strain on a relationship, and one a lot of people sweep under the rug. Remembering that you're an individual, a couple, and a set of parents, is so important. All of these things need care and attention but it can be very hard to focus on that in the moment when you're running on 2 hours of sleep and the baby is crying again.

This book has good information, emotional support, practical ways to focus on self-care, and doesn't require you to feel like a super hero to achieve it's aims. A great guide to how to look after yourself post partum.