At birth, not only a child is born, but also a mother. A new child's heart beats, and so does her own, in a completely new way. Sarah Keshtkaran, Alyssa Schwarz, and Katharina Weck have written exactly the book they wished they had when they became mothers. A book that embraces mothers with its words while they hold their child. The authors share the magic that surrounds this special time of pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year. At the same time, they aim to demystify motherhood—with authentic, real, and sometimes painful accounts that other women can relate to—creating a sense of solidarity among mothers. It’s about mothers who love yet often feel lost. Those who are searching for their new selves and discovering their limits. Who want to fill this new role with freedom and self-love rather than just self-sacrifice. This book aims to empower them and provide the comforting feeling: they are not alone with their new heartbeat. There is someone else holding them. Beautifully designed by graphic designer Miriam Lang-Schlegel and featuring atmospheric postpartum photographs by photographer Nora Kuhn, it is an ideal gift for expectant mothers, for childbirth, for the postpartum period, for Mother's Day, or simply for themselves.