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A week-by-week pregnancy guide that was made for you.
Pregnancy is exciting… and overwhelming. Especially when it’s your first time. The First-Time Mom’s Pregnancy Handbook gives you what those massive pregnancy books don’t: digestible, week-by-week guidance that feels human, helpful, and judgment-free.
Written by Bryn Huntpalmer, creator of The Birth Hour podcast, this trusted guide has helped thousands of women move from anxious to empowered. It’s the modern pregnancy companion that meets you where you are―emotionally and practically.
Inside this first-time mom pregnancy guide, you’ll find:
40+ weekly pregnancy milestones ― Follow your baby’s growth, understand your body’s changes, and stay focused with week-specific tips and checklists. A simple roadmap for every stage ― From first trimester fatigue to labor-day jitters, you’ll know what to expect and how to prepare―without information overload. Expert-informed care questions ― Includes prompts and conversation starters for OB-GYN visits and midwife appointments, so you feel equipped―not intimidated. Postpartum preparation, not just delivery ― Supports your mental and physical recovery after birth, with compassionate insights on healing, newborn care, and emotional shifts. Confidence-building clarity ― No fear-based narratives. Just grounded, evidence-based answers to the questions you didn’t know you’d have.
Praised by OB-GYNs and doulas alike, The First-Time Mom’s Pregnancy Handbook is a go-to for moms who want structure without stress.
This is your step-by-step support system―from positive test to postpartum peace.
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WEEK 3 GOALS: On the Menu
Take this time to review your diet and to be sure you’re getting your daily serving of veggies and protein. The first trimester can bring nausea and make it hard to eat anything other than bread, so try to frontload those nutrients now.
MAKE ROOM: Create Something
For many women, starting a project can be just the thing that will get their body ready for labor. Maybe that’s taking your mind off of being pregnant, or maybe your baby is already eager to interrupt you, but it can’t hurt to try.
HOSPITAL BAG: Suggestions
This is a comprehensive list so feel free to pick and choose what you want to and don’t want.
We suggest items like photo ID, insurance card, copies of your birth preferences, aka “birth plan”, reusable breast pads, birth gown, nursing pillow, pacifier, and car seat among others.
Publisher : Callisto
Publication date : December 3, 2019
Language : English
Print length : 198 pages
ISBN-10 : 1641528540
ISBN-13 : 978-1641528542
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.48 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #26,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #34 in Pregnancy & Childbirth (Books) #64 in Motherhood (Books) #87 in Baby & Toddler Parenting
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