Mums’ Army – Rattles and Battles

Standing together, supporting parents

Having a baby can feel like the most wonderful, life-changing thing… and also like you suddenly need an army around you.

Yes, it’s magical. But it’s also overwhelming, exhausting, lonely at times, and a huge adjustment to this tiny human you’re now responsible for 24/7. One of the biggest things I wish I’d known as a first-time parent was that I wouldn’t love every minute — and that crying, doubting, and feeling swamped is completely normal.

We hear so many beautiful birth stories, but far fewer honest ones. The tricky bits don’t always get shared, which means we head into parenthood with sky-high expectations and very little preparation for the hard days.

Rattles and Battles is about the other side of having a baby. The thoughts, emotions, and moments that catch you off guard — so you can go in with your eyes open, feeling reassured rather than blindsided.

I truly believe that if I’d read this book before my first child, I’d have enjoyed those early days so much more. I wouldn’t have spent so much time wondering what was “wrong” with me — or thinking I was the only one struggling.

We hope this book gives you insight, honesty, confidence, and reassurance as you step into parenthood.

YOU become a WE.
And WE become an ARMY.