
The Mother Load
Every Mother's Guide to Juggling Health, Life & Happiness
Punam Dr Krishan(Author)
DK RED (Publisher)
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-241-75638-6 (ISBN)
Description
"This is the book that I wish I'd had... I would have devoured it, kept it by the bedside, and referred to it pretty much every 10 minutes for the next 20 years" - VANESSA FELTZ
"A must read" - GIOVANNA FLETCHER
"A powerful, important read for every woman" - KIMBERLEY WALSH
"I wish I'd had this book when I had my babies - it should be available on the NHS!" - SARA COX
Motherhood changes everything.
The physical and mental challenges mothers experience from the day their baby is born can stretch far into the decades beyond - and, so often, the support we need is lacking when we need it most.
In this groundbreaking guide, Dr Punam Krishan pairs her medical expertise with her own experiences as a mum to support you through every stage of the journey. From the overwhelming first weeks and months, to finding time for your own wellbeing when you have a toddler, all the way to navigating the teen years while dealing with your own fluctuating hormones throughout peri/menopause, Punam shows you how to:
- ground yourself amidst the chaos
- manage changes to your body and identity
- navigate shifting relationships
- and even advocate for yourself at the doctor's office
Through eye-opening statistics, restorative exercises, and reassuring advice, Punam empowers you with real talk and realistic solutions to reclaim your health, your voice, and yourself.
"A must read" - GIOVANNA FLETCHER
"A powerful, important read for every woman" - KIMBERLEY WALSH
"I wish I'd had this book when I had my babies - it should be available on the NHS!" - SARA COX
Motherhood changes everything.
The physical and mental challenges mothers experience from the day their baby is born can stretch far into the decades beyond - and, so often, the support we need is lacking when we need it most.
In this groundbreaking guide, Dr Punam Krishan pairs her medical expertise with her own experiences as a mum to support you through every stage of the journey. From the overwhelming first weeks and months, to finding time for your own wellbeing when you have a toddler, all the way to navigating the teen years while dealing with your own fluctuating hormones throughout peri/menopause, Punam shows you how to:
- ground yourself amidst the chaos
- manage changes to your body and identity
- navigate shifting relationships
- and even advocate for yourself at the doctor's office
Through eye-opening statistics, restorative exercises, and reassuring advice, Punam empowers you with real talk and realistic solutions to reclaim your health, your voice, and yourself.
Reviews / Votes
This is the book that I wish I'd had... I would have devoured it, kept it by the bedside, and referred to it pretty much every 10 minutes for the next 20 years. -- VANESSA FELTZ Woven with her knowledge as a doctor, as well as her own experiences as a mother, Punam pours so much heart into every page. A must read. -- GIOVANNA FLETCHER Dr Punam Krishan is the GP every mum wishes she had. This book will make so many mums feel seen, understood, and supported. A powerful, important read for every woman. -- KIMBERLEY WALSH I wish I'd had this book when I had my babies - it should be available on the NHS! Dr Punam holds your hand on the rollercoaster that is early motherhood and way beyond. -- SARA COX This book is a gift to mothers everywhere. Combining GP expertise with honest, lived experience, The Mother Load is the book every mother should have on her bedside table. -- KATE LAWLER A brilliantly informative, uplifting, and empowering book. I genuinely could not put it down. -- HELEN SKELTON Honest, reassuring, and grounded in science - Dr Punam combines clinical insight with lived experience to explain what so many mothers feel but rarely hear discussed. -- DR AMIR KHANMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-75638-6 (9780241756386)
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E-Book
06/2026
DK RED
€12.99
Available for download
Person
Dr Punam Krishan is a practising NHS GP, mother of two, and bestselling children's book author based in Glasgow. As a resident GP on BBC's Morning Live and BBC Radio Scotland, she is passionate about making family and mental health advice accessible to all. Punam co-hosts the award-nominated The Medic Mum podcast and is a celebrated health journalist, writing for publications including The i and Vogue.