Maternal Journal:
A creative guide to journaling through pregnancy, birth and beyond

A creative handbook full of guided journaling exercises to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

‘Maternal Journal is a great source of inspiration for any new parent trying to reconnect to their creativity or to themselves. So many thought-provoking exercises that fit easily into a busy life.’ Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed & Womb.

‘If you’re pregnant or a new parent I would definitely recommend this beautiful book. In fact I’d just recommend it full stop for anyone interested in art, poetry, and journaling etc.’ Amy Brown, author of The Positive Breastfeeding Book

Pinter & Martin (Paperback October 2021)

Maternal Journal is filled to the brim with ideas, support and inspiration to create your very own journal through your pregnancy, birth and parenthood. This easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated book will help you explore your creative voice and develop a regular journaling practice using artistic tools and techniques that fit in with everyday parenting.

Inside, you will find more than 80 unique guided journal exercises created by leading artists, midwives, doulas and therapists to boost your creativity and wellbeing and help you reflect during this transformational stage of your life. Write a list poem with poet Hollie McNish, build a self-care alphabet with writer Laura Dockrill, or make your journaling manifesto with writer and performer Bryony Kimmings. Be a revolutionary mother with artist Barby Asante and explore daily drawings with artist Bobby Baker.

Based on the award-winning global community movement, led by artist and midwife Laura Godfrey-Isaacs and communications and content producer Samantha McGowan, Maternal Journal promotes the simple but radical concept of expressing thoughts, feelings and experiences creatively in a journal to promote positive mental health and wellbeing throughout your parenting journey.