Somewhere Between: Poems on early motherhood

by Hannah Blanton

“I found myself remembering, tending to old wounds and smiling with each page. This would make a lovely companion in the early years of motherhood.” Jessica Urlichs, Sunday Times bestselling author of Beautiful Chaos and They Bloom Because of You

Early motherhood can be (quite literally) indescribable. It is walking through paradise and wilderness, highs and lows, love and loneliness, all while wondering if you are doing any of it right. Hannah Blanton’s debut collection gives voice to these beautifully messy contradictions, in her signature style that has resonated with millions of mums across the world.

Combining honesty, hope and humour, her poems celebrate some of the universal feelings and timeless experiences all mothers can relate to. From newborn snuggles to new mum guilt, from changing bodies to changing relationships, these poems capture the magic, the mundane and the mayhem of early motherhood. With words to walk you through the early years or to take you right back to them, Somewhere Between will move you to laughter and tears in equal measure.

“Truly exceptional,” Abby-Beth, author of Becoming Mummy

119 pages, Paperback

Published June 25, 2026

About the author

Hannah Blanton is a mum, wife and poet based in the East Midlands, UK. She used to have fun hobbies like hiking or going to the cinema, but these days you can mostly find her sorting through laundry or chasing her two little girls round a playground. She started sharing her poetry on Instagram in 2025 and quickly found a growing community of other mums who resonated with her work and experiences of early motherhood. Hannah’s poems have since been viewed by millions around the world. Somewhere Between is her debut collection, which she wrote while mostly nap-trapped on maternity leave with her second baby. You can find more of her work on her social media profiles as @hannahblantonpoet

Reviews

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered Hannah Blanton recently when she popped up on my FYP on Facebook. It was a reel of her poem Somewhere Between. I found it incredibly moving. I’m 3 months postpartum, and her poem put into words everything I was feeling so perfectly. I immediately ordered myself a copy of her newly released book, and I’m so glad I did. The postpartum hormones and emotions are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before, and explaining how I’ve been feeling has been difficult. Hannah’s poems are so incredibly relatable, so I purchased two more copies to give to my cousins who have also recently started their families. It’s a lovely gift for any mom at any stage of motherhood.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful read. So relatable as a Mum to three littles. My personal favourite was I Hope I Remember.