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Motherhood - The Unspoken: Real insights into the life of a new mum Paperback – 10 Oct. 2019

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When you're expecting a baby, the world expects you to shine.
You are expected to be happy and in love.

But is this how it ACTUALLY feels to be a new mum?
Is it really the "best time of your life," as the media and society suggest?

I am Ivana Poku, and I wrote Motherhood - The Unspoken after I pulled through postnatal depression and realised how many mums struggle in silence (even if it doesn't go as far as depression)—mainly due to a lack of knowledge about early motherhood.

The pressure to "enjoy every moment" pushes so many mums into silence, hiding how they really feel. It feeds guilt and shame. And for many, it leads straight to postnatal depression.

I wrote the book Motherhood - The Unspoken to break this silence. To reveal the realities of motherhood that people don’t talk about, show new mums they are not alone, and give them HOPE.

It features real stories from 10 first-time mums, who openly share the challenges they faced and how they coped. Each mum provides practical tips and personal messages to guide and comfort other new mums.

As the author, I also share my deeply personal battle with postnatal depression—my thoughts, emotions, and how I found my way through.

This is not your typical ‘how-to’ parenting book.
It’s a book that will remind you that you are not alone, and you don’t have to figure everything out by yourself.

It’s the book I wish I had when I became a mum.

And here’s the thing—'Motherhood - The Unspoken' isn’t just stories from the book.

It’s every mum’s story. It’s your story, too.

And if there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that sharing our stories helps us make a difference for ourselves and other mums out there.

My mission is to make it common knowledge that having a baby is not always the happy experience we see in the movies. I truly believe that once the world understands it, it will put an end to silent struggles and dramatically lower the number of PND cases.

Get your copy of 'Motherhood - The Unspoken' today and help make a difference for mums around the world.

With love and gratitude,
Ivana xx

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  2. Language
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  3. Publication date
    10 Oct. 2019
  4. Dimensions
    13.34 x 0.94 x 20.32 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    1789726778
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1789726770
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independent Publishing Network (10 Oct. 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1789726778
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789726770
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.34 x 0.94 x 20.32 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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PhDr. Ivana Poku

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Dr. Ivana Poku is a postnatal depression activist, author, motivational speaker, and award-winning motherhood coach.

Originally from Slovakia, Ivana moved to England at the age of 29. After becoming a mother, she suffered major postnatal depression.

But sadly, she soon understood she was not the only one struggling. Even if it doesn't go as far as depression, becoming a mother is a huge change and far from how it is often presented on media.

Ivana believes that one of the main reasons many mums struggle - even if it does not go as far as depression - is unrealistic expectations about motherhood.

After she pulled through postnatal depression, Ivana set up Mumsjourney and has been on the mission to break the stigma around postnatal depression and stop new mums from struggling this disease ever since

More information on her website: www.mumsjourney.com

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Customers find the book honest and comforting, with one mentioning its helpful chapter on postnatal depression. They appreciate its value, with one customer noting it's a wonderful read for new mothers.

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Customers find the book comforting, with one mentioning its helpful chapter on postnatal depression and another noting how the author's beautiful personality shines through with encouraging messages.

"...that happened , how and why they happened and now I am at more peace with myself as a mom… these daily struggles are with us and they won’t disappear..." Read more

"...Then there is a helpful chapter about Post Natal Depression including some research, before a final chapter devoted to the author's partner and how..." Read more

"Great book. Describes the feelings which women can (unfortunately) experience during the pregnancy or after delivery...." Read more

"A beautiful and strangely comforting book! If only this book was given to me when I was pregnant!..." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Honesty’5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the honesty of the book, particularly its accounts from mothers.

"The book provides honest accounts of mothers who haven't had an easy experience pre and post birth...." Read more

"...The brave women in this book, are honest and insightful!..." Read more

"Read this through my tears. Such an honest and brave book! It made me feel so much better about my journey as a new mum...." Read more

"Difficult topic but accessible to read. I’ve read it in a day. Very honest and thought-provoking...." Read more

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Customers find the book valuable, with one mentioning it's a wonderful read for new mothers and another noting it's a perfect gift for first-time mothers.

"...Well done Ivana and Mumsjourney for this timely book - I hope it will be read by many." Read more

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  • Silvia
    5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A MUST!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2024
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    When I took the book into my hands I didn’t know what to expect. But let me tell you this - I read it in one go! This book has given me strength that I needed. It reminded me of the things that happened , how and why they happened and now I am at more peace with myself as a mom… these daily struggles are with us and they won’t disappear, but after reading this book it made it easier for me to get through it, as now I know we are in it together:) Thank you for this book. I recommend with all of me.
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  • Lemonybonbon
    5.0 out of 5 stars The varied highs and lows of new Mums are all here in these honest accounts from 9 women
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2020
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    As a community worker I have heard accounts like these before from all sorts of women, many with tales of distress. There is precious little preparation for the challenge of becoming a parent. And how I wish this book had been available to me!

    Ivana has carefully interviewed and shared the contrasting experiences of eight women in different situations, and how they got through some of the testing times. Each woman also shares a a message to her former self and a message to the readers, "Having a child's a massive life-change and however hard we try we cannot get fully prepared for it"...."I think feeling down and stressed is very common in the early stage of motherhood"..." A woman becomes a mother gradually"

    There are easier pregnancies - and times of sickness and danger; love for the newborns - which sometimes arrives slowly; the unique privilege of months of maternity leave - to be navigated with the loss of the dayjob and any control as baby's needs come first; there are supportive partners and grandparents - absent fathers and possessive in-laws; the joy of each milestone in baby's life - and the challenge of feeding, new chores, sleepless nights, crying and problems like reflux, alongside Mum's physical recovery from the pregnancy and birth...

    And sadly, some women felt like failures because they were not enjoying it much. Ivana faces head-on the risk of post-natal depression "a disease like any other and it cannot be explained by logic" and how to spot the signs and seek help. "What's wrong with me? What kind of a mother am I?"

    The second half of the book first charts the author's own story of caring for her twin boys through the pregnancy, birth, hospital support and early months. And all the emotions, and struggle with Post Natal Depression. Her beautiful personality shines through with encouraging messages directed to the reader, 'be strong, Mama...you can do it...whatever!' There is hope in abundance as Ivana overcomes the problems and emerges stronger for them and full of happiness in family life, "How is it possible that the most difficult time of our life suddenly turns into our greatest blessing?"

    Then there is a helpful chapter about Post Natal Depression including some research, before a final chapter devoted to the author's partner and how he supported her. Not all the Dads in these pages have been so helpful, but of course new Dads have their own struggles, too...

    This book may help readers face up to the difference between society's Expectations of motherhood and Reality. Only more openness about these issues can help to bridge that gap. So thanks to Stef, Ivana, Lizzy, Monika, Lenka, Eva, Veronika, Petra and Ivana the author for all their insights.

    Psychologists and statistics tell us stress in new mothers is increasing in the 21st century. Well done Ivana and Mumsjourney for this timely book - I hope it will be read by many.
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  • Jessica
    5.0 out of 5 stars An essentiel for first-time mums
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2022
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    This book is everything that no one tells you about motherhood. Women talk about their experiences before and after the birth and, most importantly, how you (may) truly feel when you have a newborn baby. It's not always love at first sight, feeling tired it's an understatement, depression is most likely going to happen to you... And it's all ok because it's all normal. It's just that no one ever tells you it is ok not to be ok when you just had a baby. I wish I had read this book when I was pregnant. It would do a perfect gift for a first-time mum!
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  • Miss S Burke
    3.0 out of 5 stars Honest accounts from Mother's who have experienced difficult challenges
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2022
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    The book provides honest accounts of mothers who haven't had an easy experience pre and post birth. It's a good way to highlight that the fourth trimester is just as important for Mother's, there really isn't enough attention paid to it.

    There are a fair amount of grammatical and spelling errors in this book, I would suggest it is re-edited to remove these.
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  • Pintea Matei
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2023
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    Great book. Describes the feelings which women can (unfortunately) experience during the pregnancy or after delivery. I highly recommend it to every new mum and especially for everyone who suffers from PTD. It helped me to realise I'm not alone and it's okay for feel the way I do sometimes.
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  • TZ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, brave stories! If only I had read it when babies were young
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2019
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    A beautiful and strangely comforting book!
    If only this book was given to me when I was pregnant!
    The brave women in this book, are honest and insightful!
    This book gives mothers an inside view, showing that it’s not all a bed of roses although its ok, you are not alone, you don’t have to be perfect and when you reach out for support it gets easier and the love will grow!
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  • Danielle L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly honest and brave
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2019
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    Read this through my tears. Such an honest and brave book! It made me feel so much better about my journey as a new mum. I struggled with PND and felt extremely alone and isolated. This book was the light at the end of the tunnel for me. Thank you for publishing what so many mums are afraid to talk about!
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  • Mr Philip Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2019
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    Difficult topic but accessible to read. I’ve read it in a day. Very honest and thought-provoking. I can recommend this book to expecting and new mums, but also to those who have those mums around, so they can understand and support their friends/family member/colleagues better!
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  • chaburo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal pregnancy guide
    Reviewed in Germany on 19 July 2020
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    I bought this book for my wife, she is just in the beginning of her pregnancy and is very worried, I wanted to support her, she read through the book very quickly and now considers it her pregnancy guide. It was a very good gift idea and a great decision. Highly Recommended.
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