First Time Mom

The essential pregnancy guide for the modern woman The vast amount of information in encyclopedia-sized pregnancy books for first-time moms can be overwhelming and anxiety inducing. The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook is different. Including need-to-know advice relevant to the majority of women and pregnancies. This week-by-week guide will prepare and empower you during pregnancy and beyond. In the world of pregnancy books for first-time moms, this one is a go-to. With weekly goals you can focus on, including nutrition and milestone trackers, questions for OB-GYNs or midwifes, and tips on caring for your newborn, you'll be more than prepared for the big day. This standout among pregnancy books for first-time moms delivers: 40+ weekly milestones--From conception through the first few months of baby's life, set and accomplish goals based on your weekly priorities and needs. Baby and mom stats--Of all pregnancy books for first-time moms, this one offers a week-by-week rundown of your baby's development, symptoms you may be experiencing, major appointments, and more. Postpartum prep--Tips for focusing on your emotional health, healing your body after childbirth, taking care of your newborn, and thriving as a new mother. When you're thinking about pregnancy books for first-time moms, think about this one.

For new mothers who feel nervous about the role of parenthood, Dr. Leman puts them at ease with this guide. Affirming their joy, wonder, and fear Dr. Leman prepares mothers for this influential task by sharing the essentials of child-raising, including the personality traits and typical interactions they can expect to have with their first child.

Capture the joy of pregnancy with your own keepsake journal Your first pregnancy is an exciting time filled with moments and milestones you’ll want to remember forever. The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Journal will help you record every precious memory as you prepare for the arrival of your little one. From finding out you’re pregnant to the moment you hold your newborn for the first time, this pregnancy journal for first-time moms guides you in chronicling and celebrating your pregnancy journey through: Inspiring quotes and supportive journaling prompts Trimester-by-trimester checklists Space to plan your nursery and brainstorm baby names Scrapbook pages for sonograms, belly photos, and more Appointment tracker and organization tools Plus, you’ll find prenatal size charts along with tips and suggestions for managing your symptoms throughout this pregnancy journal. Start telling your pregnancy story today and create a baby journal you’ll always treasure with The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Journal.

Capture every moment with the best baby journal designed just for first-time moms. Build a keepsake of your newborn's every first with a stylish, simple baby journal that covers the first days, weeks, and months. Preserve precious memories with: A journal especially for first-time moms, with prompts to help you reflect on all the new thoughts and feelings going through your mind. Charts and trackers that help you remember and record daily progress like doctor's appointments, sleep schedules, and new foods your baby has tried. Brief guided entries that make this journal easy to use and help take the guesswork out of deciding what to write. A simple, uncomplicated design that's cheerful, tasteful, and gender-neutral. A low-commitment time frame that begins with your baby's birth story and tracks their first year. Record the most important moments with a baby journal for busy new moms.

365 Things Every New Mom Should Know combines prayerful, playful, and above all practical information with thoughtful devotions to energize new moms seeking to treasure every moment of a baby's first year. The book begins each week with a brief devotional and prayer followed by daily tips and activities that foster a baby's physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Among the daily topics: beginning steps to godly character development capturing and recording memories sleep problems and how to solve them mother/infant exercise and baby massage finding moments for Mom—time management tips Designed for ease of use, 365 Things Every New Mom Should Know will inspire any new mom—whether it's her first baby, or, in the case of the author, her fourth! A great gift for anyone who wants to lay a foundation for motherhood that will last a lifetime.

Games, activities, and advice to get new, soon-to-be moms ready for the big day Your first pregnancy probably has you feeling excited and maybe a little nervous. This pregnancy activity book is a fun collection of 100 creative puzzles, exercises, writing prompts, and advice to support you and help you stay positive as you prepare for motherhood. Featuring everything from coloring pages and crossword puzzles to tips for diet, exercise, and preventing morning sickness, this guide will keep you entertained, help you record how you feel, and give you the tools to take on parenthood with confidence and good humor. This first time mom pregnancy journal features: Fun activities―Unlike a classic journal, the prompts in this book are quick and light so you can do them anytime. Helpful advice―Lists and questions will give you guidance on finding a doctor or hospital, asking your OB/GYN questions, and more. Fun for each trimester―This book is organized into three trimesters and includes a section on childbirth, so the activities and advice will progress along with you. Discover 100 enjoyable ways to stay sane and get ready for your bundle of joy.

Capture a bundle of memories for your newborn bundle of joy. Record you and your first child’s precious firsts in a refreshingly stress-free way! The First-Time Mom’s Baby Memory Book is an easy-to-use, heartwarming, and occasionally irreverent baby memory book, perfect for mothers looking for a little support and a whole lot of memory making. Stay sane as you discover tons of ideas for writing about both your baby and you. This open-ended baby memory book allows you to write about whatever you feel like—or whatever your little one is doing—whenever you want. No stressing that you missed a day because you were too tired! The First-Time Mom’s Baby Memory Book includes: No-fuss (for you)—Write at your own pace with undated prompts that are bound to thoughts and events rather than days, weeks, or months. Brighten your day—Get a little pick-me-up with feel-good quotes and laugh-worthy prompts that will help lighten your mood when stress is high. You and your little one—Entries relate to the both of you, meaning this baby memory book not only tracks your child’s journey, but yours as well. Create a truly one-of-a-kind family keepsake with the First-Time Mom’s Baby Memory Book.

Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard—I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly grow into anxiety, postpartum depression, and even self-harm. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better! Author Karen Kleiman—coauthor of the seminal book This Isn't What I Expected and founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center—comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere with a groundbreaking new source of hope, compassion, and expert help. Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance, simple exercises, and nearly 50 stigma-busting cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. Lighthearted yet serious, warm yet not sugary, and perfectly portioned for busy moms with full plates, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the go-to resource for moms, partners, and families everywhere who need help with this difficult period.