Modern Pregnancy

Whether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this audiobook will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead. Through years of work with families, senior midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months.

In the last 30 years, the process of starting a family has drastically changed. There many more options for getting pregnant and dizzying array of variables from start to finish. Genetic test or no genetic test? Midwife or OB-GYN? All this choice can create anxiety, especially around the most difficult realities. Miscarriages and fertility issues are common, yet often concealed. One in nine mothers report dealing with postpartum depression, but it is rarely acknowledged and even more rarely treated. Enter Leslie Schrock, first-time mother whose own struggles opened her eyes.

From the first positive pregnancy test to the heartwarming moments of bonding with your little one… prepare yourself for the remarkable journey of becoming a first-time mom. The road to motherhood is an extraordinary adventure, especially for first-time moms. When you see those two lines on the pregnancy test or hear it from the doctor, you feel incredibly excited. It's like your heart is dancing with joy, and you can't stop smiling. But as the pregnancy progresses, your body undergoes remarkable changes, and with them comes a whirlwind of emotions.