COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, especially those having a baby. From giving birth without the support of a partner or chosen midwife, to having a home birth instead of a hospital birth - the changes have been unexpected and disconcerting for many. While supporting families with breastfeeding during the lockdown period, it became very clear that parents needed to talk about what had happened. Many hours were spent listening to parents, and Denise knew how therapeutic writing their stories had been for a couple of these mums. She put out a call for others, to see if they wanted to write their story to share in a book - and was inundated. The process of writing these stories has been a cathartic and therapeutic process for many of the parents, allowing them to come to terms with their experiences during this difficult time. Parents need to tell their stories; they deserve to be heard. So many panicked questions. I immediately felt uneasy about bringing my precious baby into an uncertain world. Covid-19 was an extraordinary event, it truly brought the world to its knees and made us reflect on every single aspect of our lives.