Everyone says parenting doesn’t come with a handbook. Well, now it does, with the new Mother Tongue podbook.

Your A-Z guide to everything related to parenthood, the hugely successful Mother Tongue podcast has released its first ever audio book which is packed with information and expert advice.

Over 43 chapters, hosts Maryanne and Sarah take you through everything you need to know about getting pregnant, what to expect when you’re expecting, birth and delivery, feeding, healing, plus sleep regressions, potty training, toddler tantrums, parenting rage and more.

Delve into the topics which are not talked about enough from egg freezing and stem cell collection all the way through to women’s health and what to do if your baby ends up in NICU. The podbook even goes into those topics which are sometimes off limits with your closest friends (hello postpartum piles, saggy boobs and constipation!) and the things we wish we all knew about toddler tantrums, introducing a sibling and more.

The Mother Tongue ladies have tracked down the best experts in their fields to give you the most up to date information, with plenty of laugh out loud moments along the way. This is your go-to guide for everything related to the world of being a modern mum or dad.

Find your village with the new Mother Tongue podbook.

Since its first episode aired in 2020, the Mother Tongue podcast has attracted a huge following and a thousands of loyal listeners who tune in every week for advice, tips and above all, companionship on this crazy motherhood journey. Because, let’s face it, the expectations placed on mothers in 2024 can be brutal. Juggling a career, home life, trying to keep a circle of friends, staying fit and healthy, not to mention remembering dress up days at school and spending all your time in the car going to soft plays and after school clubs can all take its toll. The podbook was born out of a need to give parents a survival guide for when you become a parent and with Maryanne and Sarah both having experienced many of the highs and lows, they are right there on the journey with you.

Throughout the podbook, you’ll meet over 40 experts from across the globe, some of whom have previously appeared on the podcast and some of whom are new voices exclusively for the audio book, as they break everything down bit by bit so that you can dip in and out when needed. A parenting bible to keep forever, this is the audio book to gift a friend for their baby shower or buy for yourself along any stage of your journey.

In a very handy audio format (because which mum or dad has got time to read a book these days?!) the podbook is developed alongside Audible and perfect for listening to in the gym, on your way to work, or even when you’re in the hospital waiting for the big moment. With reassuring words and comforting camaraderie, let the Mother Tongue podbook be your companion when times are tough or when you simply want help on a specific topic.

The Mother Tongue podcast is listened to in over 44 countries and also features on the Emirates inflight entertainment system. With four kids between them, over 130 podcast episodes recorded and 12 seasons, the Mother Tongue mamas really are your new set of eyes, ears and finger on the pulse. Follow them on Instagram to get to know more @wearemothertongue.