The Pregnancy Handbook for First-Time Moms

A Comprehensive Guide Covering Weekly Fetal Development, Maternal Changes, Prenatal Tests, and Making Informed Decisions

By: Linda Tourville MSN

Narrated by: Rosa Cloud

Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

A 360-degree guide to pregnancy for first-time parents—demystify your doubts and make healthy choices for yourself and your baby. From the wild surprise that brings tears of joy to a gradual, somewhat anxious, realization that things are going to change, pregnancy is a roller-coaster of emotions, expectations, and the promise of a new life.

And, of course, when you break this wonderful news to family and friends, you are greeted with love, laughter, happiness, and—the one thing that you can’t stop, no matter what—a flood of “good” advice. For first-time parents, however, this can easily become an overwhelming experience that leaves them clueless and confused.

Pregnancy shouldn’t be a storm of uncertainty, stress, and fear—it’s a sacred experience with the potential to change your life in profound ways. You must be able to sort through all the information and options available to you and then weigh what works for you and your baby—whether it’s about nutrition, health, or changes that are yet to come.

This pregnancy guide offers you a complete view of how you can move forward during these months. You will discover:

• A demystified approach to pregnancy, making it a more holistic experience
• How to make informed, evidence-based decisions
• Your personal guide to nutrition
• A detailed look at 18 of the most common discomforts during pregnancy and how to tackle them
• Crystal clear answers to your most pressing questions—activity, work, sex, or travel
• A precise first-time parent’s guide to pregnancy, covering maternal changes, prenatal visits, tests, and weekly fetal development
• And much more

Prepare yourself to welcome a new life. It’s time to dispel fear, be confident, and experience this journey without any doubts. Are you ready to rid yourself of doubt and let confidence give you more control over your pregnancy? If yes, then listen to this audiobook now.

©2022 Linda Tourville (P)2023 Linda Tourville

Helpful!

This is just such an important book for first time parents to be. The content will really help in preparing you for what is to come so that you don't need to keep feeling anxious. I would recommend this for first time parents and even if you already have your first. The narrator also does a great job and her voice is very calming.

Great pregnancy guide

This is a great pregnancy guide for first-time Moms. The author does a good job of discussing the customs of pregnancy and birth. It is important to keep a close eye on the Mom at the end of pregnancy and after the birth. Due to the changes in hormones, some new Moms can experience post-partum depression. Making sure both the baby and the Mother have all the resources they need should be a priority for close family members and friends.

Must-knows - This book has your back!

This was such a great tool to discover! Calming and informative, this listen is perfect for expecting moms to make the best decisions for themselves and their bub. Having a child for the first time is daunting in so many ways, not to mention fluctuation in hormones can lead to brain fog and so much indecision. It is also time of deep uncertainty that can lead to anxiety, which is why having a complete guide like this pregnancy handbook at hand is such a blessing. Tell your expecting friends and loved ones, or dive in yourself - it's definitely worth a listen.

Great Audio!

I’m not a mom yet but I hope soon to be. This book has great information that I didn’t know about and probably would have been concerned if I didn’t. It put some worries at ease. If you’re going to be a mother soon (or even a father as it could really benefit you as well) I would definitely recommend this audio. 10/10

First Time Moms, This Resource is for You!

Linda Tourville’s audiobook is a comprehensive guide to pregnancy. She covers your rights as an expecting parent, best practices for self care, symptoms to watch out for, and methods to keep your body healthy. The audiobook closes with what happens with your baby throughout each trimester. Every woman's pregnancy won’t be the same and the author accounts for this. All first time moms should get this information; there is so much I didn’t know!

Clear and calming guide

This book is guiding you through each step, clearly explaining about what changes to expect in your body and your baby each week. The practical advice on how to handle common discomforts gives you confidence. You‘ll appreciate learning how to make decisions based on good information, especially about diet and healthcare and feel relieved to know what is normal and what might need a doctor’s attention. The book cuts through the noise of all the advice you’ve been getting from everyone around you. Letting you feel more in control and less overwhelmed. You're ready to face the coming months with more joy and less fear.

Lots of information!

This audiobook is excellent for new and expectant mothers. It contains helpful information that explains what your body experiences during each trimester and what to expect. It gives its listeners a good overview and addresses some of the fundamental queries and worries that expectant mothers could have. It is written in straightforward English so that you don't need a degree to understand what the author is saying. I have to note that the author conducted extensive study before compiling this audiobook. I will suggest it to its intended audience, as well as prospective fathers, so they can understand what their wives are going through throughout pregnancy.

A Great Pregnancy Guide

This audiobook was full of valuable information to help first time mothers get through their pregnancy. It's one of the few pregnancy books that talks about the spiritual aspects as well as the physical aspects of the pregnancy. It takes you through the rights that pregnant mothers have, as well as important information needed to make critical decisions. There is great advice on self-care, such as what to eat/drink and how to stay active. It addresses a large amount of pregnancy concerns and how to overcome, and I also really enjoyed how it broke down the pregnancy by trimester and month, organising the information very effectively. A very valuable resource for anyone who's expecting!

Positive pregnancy

Got this book for my sister in law and she loved it! Doubts and questions are natural, and this book is the perfect guide for first time parents who need reassurance and practical tips. She said she liked every chapter, had a lot of questions answered, and found the personalised guide to nutrition super useful. Would recommend a listen!

for moms and dads,

great book with lots of facts, me as the dad was having more anxiety than my wife, so i want to reiterate that pregnancy books and resources are not just made for the mother but for both parents. thanks Linda for the amazing info in this book.