On The Day We Were Born

'On the day you were born, so was I. We were both new, to each other, and to ourselves.'

On the day a child is born, so is a mother.

Just like her new baby, she needs compassion and nurturing to grow and thrive.

This book is a gift to her.

While new motherhood is often portrayed as a time of great joy, it can also be a time of great uncertainty. Becoming a mother is a beautifully complex journey and this book acts as a gentle companion along the way. Intended for a mother to read to her baby, it fosters a moment of connection between them while providing important messages to both.

Written by perinatal psychologist Kirsty Bowness and illustrated by psychologist and artist Helen Fraser, the words and images are intentionally rich with perinatal mental health themes to support new mothers.

Come ride the waves and walk the stars of motherhood alongside us in On The Day We Were Born.

"Rich in gentle wisdom, On the Day We Were Born describes the bond that grows between parent and baby as they navigate those early months together. A delight to read aloud, and accompanied by beautiful illustrations, it's destined to be treasured from generation to generation." Sarah Bailey, book editor

"What a gift of a book. It took me back to my early days of motherhood and made me feel seen. A beautiful reminder that we need to nurture ourselves, to be able to nurture our newborns (and others we love). Thank you, Kirsty, for sharing such thoughtful and compassionate wisdom." Leonie Green, author

"A beautiful and deeply thoughtful reflection on the transition to motherhood that captures how joy and fear can so naturally co-exist. On the Day We Were Born is a truly special book to be shared across generations." Kelly Jacobson, perinatal mental health clinician