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'THE MOTHERHOOD COMPLEX does for mothers in particular what INVISIBLE WOMEN did for women as a whole: exposes the myriad ways in which the system is stacked against us, while celebrating the strengths and successes we achieve in spite of it all' Leah Hazard
'A welcome, refreshing and clear-eyed look at the twenty-first century expectations of motherhood' Gina Rippon
Enriched with discoveries from biology, psychology and social science, THE MOTHERHOOD COMPLEX is a journey to the heart of what it means to become a mother.
Melissa Hogenboom examines how the suite of changes we experience during pregnancy and motherhood influence our sense of self, both physically and from the wider world. From the way our brain changes during pregnancy and the psychological impact of our changing body, to the true cost of the motherhood workplace penalty and the intrusion of technology on family life, Hogenboom reveals how external events and society at large shape the way we see ourselves and impacts upon the choices we make.
Interweaving her personal experience as a mother of two young children with the latest research, Hogenboom confronts the modern myth of maternal perfection and highlights the importance of understanding how and why we change for our physical and emotional health.
About the author
Melissa Hogenboom is an award-winning science journalist and editor of the global digital documentary platform BBC Reel. In over ten years at the BBC she has written online news and features, and produced and reported for television and radio. She has written numerous long-form articles on a range of topics including human evolution, psychology and neuroscience. Her journalism has been recognized by multiple awards, including the Webbys, the Kavli AAAS Science awards, the Telly Awards and the British Association of Science Journalism awards. She is also a current Learning Science Exchange (LSX) fellow.
Summary
An essential new exploration of motherhood, illuminated with the very latest discoveries and research in biology, psychology and social science
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An essential new exploration of motherhood, illuminated with the very latest discoveries and research in biology, psychology and social science
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Thank you Melissa Hogenboom for telling it like it is! Blending case studies with scientific findings, mums can now understand and appreciate their changing identity and use best practices as they journey through parenthood. A must-read from a superb and insightful writer and mum
