British comedian Ellie Taylor gives a humorous and relatable account of her journey towards motherhood, frankly setting out both the challenges and joys of expectant motherhood and touching on more serious topics about attitudes towards maternal care.

Ever wondered about the fierce debate raging among new mothers regarding zippers vs. poppers on babygrows? Before becoming a mother, Ellie Taylor hadn't either.

From exuberant child-skeptic twenty-something to reflective new mum, Taylor retreads her path towards parenthood with comedy and candor in this straight-talking memoir.

In her account, Taylor emphasizes that, while her experiences are not exceptional or extraordinary, there is a universality to the process of becoming a mother that she hopes will make her story relevant to other young mothers who at times might feel they have made a mistake.

Along the way, Taylor gets to grips with some of the thornier issues surrounding maternal rights and care.