We've all heard “it takes a village to raise a child” but we talk about it like it's one thing: usually family, or close friends.

The truth is, mums don’t just need one type of support. And what that support looks like might be surprisingly different than you think.

Your village isn't just the people in your life. It's everything, and anything, that helps hold you up.

Chances are, you already have some of your Five Villages in your life. But when you can see where your support is coming from – and where the gaps are – it becomes much easier to know what you actually need more of.

So, what do your Five Villages actually look like?