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From Fear to Joy: The First Mom

Complete Guide to Pregnancy for a Confident, Happy, and Smooth Journey to Parenthood

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From Fear to Joy: The First Mom

By: Lena Brooks
Narrated by: Emily Paige
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Feeling overwhelmed by the flood of pregnancy advice?

Worried about your baby’s health, labor prep, or balancing life and work as a first-time parent?

You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to be this stressful.

From From Fear to Joy: The First Mom is your all-in-one guide to navigating pregnancy with clarity, confidence, and calm. Created especially for first-time moms, this book delivers compassionate, expert-backed guidance to help you move from uncertainty to empowerment—step by step.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • Week-by-week support to guide you through each phase of pregnancy
  • 15 key foods to nourish your body and baby (and which to avoid)
  • Safe exercise habits that energize without overexertion
  • How to create a birth plan tailored to your comfort and needs
  • 5 simple mindfulness tools to ease anxiety and improve emotional balance
  • Ways to involve your partner and share the experience
  • Mood support strategies for hormonal changes and emotional shifts
  • Work-life balance tips to manage your schedule while staying healthy
  • Community-building tips to find your pregnancy “village”
  • Budgeting advice to help you prepare for baby-related expenses
  • What to pack in your hospital bag (no stress, just a checklist)
  • How to set boundaries and kindly handle unsolicited advice
  • Body-positive encouragement to help you embrace physical changes
  • Reflection prompts and journaling space for deeper connection
  • Postpartum prep for a smoother “fourth trimester” transition

Whether you’re newly pregnant or preparing for delivery, this guide is here to walk beside you—not talk over you. It skips medical jargon and one-size-fits-all advice in favor of real stories, practical tools, and honest encouragement for wherever you are on your journey.

Because this experience is yours—and you deserve to feel ready, supported, and joyful every step of the way.

©2025 Jessie Kim (P)2025 Jessie Kim
Motherhood Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Pregnancy Sexual health
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Being a first-time mom, I was full of questions and worries. This guide felt like a friend walking me through every step—clear, reassuring, and easy to follow. It helped me understand what to expect and gave me simple ways to feel more confident and calm. I appreciated how it balanced practical advice with emotional support. If you’re expecting your first baby and want a steady, kind guide, this book is definitely worth it.

A Comforting Companion for My First Pregnancy

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I was overwhelmed, anxious, and second-guessing everything this audiobook calmed a lot of that. It felt like having a wise, non judgy friend walk me through what to expect without scaring me. The advice was super practical and helped me feel way more prepared and in control. I actually looked forward to listening every day. If you’re freaking out a little like I was, this is totally worth it.

Exactly What I Needed as a First Time Mom

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I am a first-time mom, even though I’ve babysat so many babies before, being a real mom is completely different! The emotions, the changes, the worries... it all felt so much. This audiobook gave me comfort and clear steps without making me feel judged or overwhelmed. I loved how it talked about both the physical and emotional parts of pregnancy. It reminded me that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and that I’m doing just fine. It’s been a sweet, helpful guide during this special (and sometimes scary) time.

Real fear and worries

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Listening to this audiobook was a comforting companion through my pregnancy. The clear advice and gentle guidance helped ease my fears and build confidence. Emily Paige’s soothing narration made each chapter feel personal and reassuring. I especially valued the practical tips for managing the emotional ups and downs. This experience truly made my path to motherhood feel joyful and smooth.

Calm Confident Journey

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This audiobook makes pregnancy feel way less overwhelming. It breaks everything down week by week, covers what to eat, how to prep for labor, and even how to handle unsolicited advice. It’s practical, warm, and super easy to read. A thoughtful guide with real support, simple tools, and steady encouragement—like a calm, experienced friend walking alongside the journey.

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