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Scottish Highlands with her husband and their daughter, Sky, 20 months. As we go to press, she is five months pregnant with her second child. Describe yourself: Enthusiastic, natural, sporty Favourite read: I love looking at an atlas or a map Best place in the world: On top of a mountain Most memorable experience: Giving birth Hobbies: Being outside and having adventures Pets: A dog called Dubh Favourite edible treat: Chocolate.

Sylva Geffroy, 36, lives in London with her husband and their three children, Agathe, aged eight, Thomas, aged six and Nathan, 20 months. Describe yourself: Creative, sociable, tolerant Favourite read: The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter Best place in the world: Our holiday house in my home country Most memorable experience: Giving birth to my children Hobbies: Reading, art and craft, running, gardening Favourite edible treat: Strawberries from my garden.

Aya Iguchi-Sherry, 34, lives in Glasgow with her husband and their daughter, Reina, 15 months. Describe yourself: Creative, caring and well organised Favourite read: In the Praise of Shadow by Junichiro Tanizaki Best place in the world: Outdoor onsen (hot spring) in Japan Most memorable experience: Giving birth to my daughter Hobbies: Cooking and growing vegetables and fruits Favourite edible treat: Unagi Zushi (eel mariated in teriyaki sauce sushi).

Taryn O'Sullivan, 37, lives in South West Wales with her four children, aged eleven, eight, five and sixteen months, all of whom are home educated. Describe yourself: Happy, hopeful and at peace Best place in the world: At home with my children Most memorable experience: Probably my home birth with my daughter who is now five. It showed me the inner strength I had Pets: We have pet geese and ducks Favourite edible treat: Almost anything that is freshly made.

Andrea Klag, 47, lives with her partner, daughter

Livia, four, and son, Ewan, 22 months, in Herts. Describe yourself: Determined, optimistic, caring Favourite read: Women who run with the wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Best place in the world: Bali, Indonesia Most memorable experience: Giving birth to my children Hobbies: Travelling, gardening, reading Pets: Cat called Mr 2 Socks Favourite edible treat: Italian ice cream!

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