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  • Published: 1 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9781785042959
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $29.99

The Little Book of Self-Care for Mums-To-Be




A practical and essential handbook for managing the joyful chaos of pregnancy, from the authors of The Little Book of Self-Care for New Mums.

The perfect pick-me-up for any expectant mum

Whether this is your first or fifth baby, The Little Book of Self-Care for Mums-to-Be is your essential handbook for managing the joyful chaos of pregnancy.

Drawing on decades of experience, doula Beccy Hands and midwife Alexis Stickland share insider tips on keeping yourself comfortable, happy and calm however your pregnancy and birth may unfold. From the best sleeping positions and simple recipes for morning sickness to relaxing essential oils and easy home remedies for aches and pains, this book will help you feel supported, empowered and understood.

Beautifully illustrated in full-colour, this reassuring guide covers everything you need to know, trimester by trimester, so you can enjoy the wonderful journey to motherhood.

  • Published: 1 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9781785042959
  • Imprint: Vermilion
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $29.99

About the authors

Beccy Hands

Beccy Hands is a doula and massage therapist specialising in pre- and post-natal wellbeing. In 2017, she co-founded The Motherbox with Alexis Stickland — a company that supports women through their journey into motherhood with essential advice and nurturing wellbeing boxes. She lives with her two children and husband in sunny Brighton.

Alexis Stickland

Alexis Stickland is a midwife, antenatal teacher and mother of three children who has been supporting new mums and their families for over 12 years. She was motivated by her own personal experience to team up with her friend and colleague Beccy Hands to launch The Motherbox – a company that delivers beautiful boxes of nourishing treats and self-care advice to new mums.