It Takes a Village - by Peanut (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

'This book is a rallying cry ... a reminder that we are all in this together' - Rochelle Humes

Motherhood doesn't come with a manual - but this is the closest thing. If you've ever felt lonely, lost, or overwhelmed, It Takes a Village is the essential parenting guide that blends expert advice with the real stories of mums worldwide - so you never face pregnancy, birth, or postpartum alone.

With a foreword from Lorraine Kelly and her daughter Rosie Smith.

Peanut is the go-to digital village for mums everywhere. For the first time, their collective wisdom has been brought together on the page, making this book unlike any other. It Takes a Village is written by mums, for mums - by women who know exactly how you feel right now, and what you're going through.
Inside, you'll discover:

• Unfiltered stories from real mums Honest, moving accounts from women across the Peanut community, sharing what they wish they'd known about pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn.
• Expert guidance you can trust Psychologists, gynaecologists, doulas, and midwives offer compassionate advice, answering the questions every new mum asks - but doesn't always say out loud.
• Practical tools for every stage From fertility struggles to the fourth trimester, find reassurance, knowledge, and coping strategies tailored to the realities of motherhood.
• Emotional support when you need it most Reminders that you're not alone, that what you're feeling is valid, and that there's a village behind you every step of the way.

It Takes a Village is more than just a book - it's a lifeline for new mums. Combining heartfelt stories with expert insights, it's the companion you'll turn to again and again for comfort, clarity, and connection.

Because you are not alone. You never were.

'I love this book, it is full of warmth and reassurance' - Jess Urlichs

'A light in the dark for early motherhood' - Candice Brathwaite

'A powerful book that offers solidarity, truth, and wisdom' - Anna Mathur

Review Quotes

This book is a rallying cry to be the village that supports every mother. It's a reminder that we are all in this together--Rochelle Humes

I love this book, it is full of warmth and reassurance like having a conversation with your friends--Jessica Urlichs

A comforting and soul soothing read that will literally be a light in the dark in those wonderful but stressful days in early motherhood--Candice Brathwaite

A book that gently exposes the myth of the 'natural mother' and offers something more powerful... solidarity, truth, and reassurance--Anna Mathur

The book I wish I had when I gave birth, the book I read now for comfort, the book I gift to all new mums so they know they are not alone--Sharmadean Reid, author of New Methods for Women

A powerful blend of advice, support and beautifully raw stories that make you feel seen. It's a maternal hug in book form--Anna Whitehouse, presenter and author at Mother Pukka

An honest, heartfelt guide for every mum navigating the chaos and beauty of early motherhood--Grace Victory, YouTuber, writer and body positive activist

This book is a must-have guide for every woman thinking about motherhood. My new 'most gifted' for every new mum--Laura Jackson, broadcaster and co-founder of homeware brand Glassette

Packed with wisdom and warmth from real women who tell it like it is--Amy Jackson, actress and model

This book wraps around you like a hug from someone who truly gets it--Jada Sezer, businesswoman, model and host of CEO MUM podcast

Love it! A motherhood book that tells it like it is, minus the sugar-coating but with all the love--Louise Boyce, creator of Mama Still Got It

Smart, supportive, and refreshingly real... the kind of book that sparks the conversations that matter and reminds you you're never alone--Victoria Prew, entrepreneur and CEO

Peanut is a community for all of us mothers to seek help without question. They are so supportive & what they do is amazing--Jess Wright

About the Author

Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women, listed as Apple's Trend of the Year 2021 and TIME100's Most Influential Companies 2022. It Takes a Village is her first book, written and created alongside hundreds of Peanut users from around the world.