The UK’s NCT has long provided new parents with expert info and a route to a new set of pals. But the pricey classes and ideological zealotry mean that many mums are after an alternative. Enter Peanut, which applies a Tinder-like model to friendship, easing anxieties at this stressful life stage.

With more than 90% of US mums using Instagram at least once a week, parents are certainly active on Insta. But what emotional impact is it having? We reached out to four experts to understand how scrolling through squares and Stories can be a positive (and negative) experience for new mums.

During pregnancy, a mother’s medical health is closely monitored, but issues like skin changes and discomfort typically receive little attention. My Expert Midwife tackles this with premium, all-natural skin care products, addressing the awkwardness around pregnant bodies in the process.

As any parent can confirm, raising a kid is no walk in the park – no matter the curated snaps yummy mummies and dishy dads post on social media. Fictional blog Peter and Jane is challenging the mirage of flawless family life with tragically laughable tales that ring true with real mums and dads.