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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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As a first-time dad, I wanted to be more involved but wasn’t sure how. This book gave me a clear understanding of what my wife was going through and how I could actually help instead of just guessing. It made me feel way more confident and connected during the whole process. I’d recommend it to any dad who wants to show up better and not feel clueless. Super helpful and down-to-earth the whole way through.

Helped Me Support My Wife

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Listening to this felt like having a wise friend by my side through every stage. It eased so many of my fears and helped me feel truly prepared. The warmth in the narration brought comfort during anxious moments. I learned to trust my body and enjoy the journey. It turned uncertainty into calm confidence.

Calm Expecting Heart

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I imagine how a first-time mother feels when they have their first child. I know they feel happy. This audiobook will one day prepare me to become a great father. The 15 foods to nourish our body and our baby seem interesting. I know that fruits and veggies are essential because it has all the vitamins we need. All parents should find ways to make their child feel comfortable because you never know what they want, and this audiobook provides the perfect step-by-step guide on what to do during difficult circumstances.

First time Mom audiobook

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This audiobook is a warm and thoughtful companion for first-time moms navigating pregnancy. It offers clear advice and emotional encouragement, helping to replace fear with confidence and joy. The tone is friendly and supportive—like hearing from a trusted friend who’s been through it. From practical tips to managing emotions, it covers what really matters for a smoother, more positive journey to motherhood. A wonderful listen for anyone wanting to feel more prepared, empowered, and at ease during pregnancy.

Reassuring, Uplifting Support for New Moms-to-Be

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I’m not a mom, just someone curious about what pregnancy and early parenthood are really like, so I'm really glad this was gifted to me. It explains things clearly without trying too hard to impress or scare you. I also appreciated that it talked about the emotional side too, not just the medical stuff. Even though I’m not planning anything soon, it made the whole idea feel a bit more familiar and less intimidating. Good for anyone quietly thinking about that next stage of life

thoughtful and great insights esp for future moms

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When my dear friend's daughter announced she was pregnant with her first baby, I knew I wanted to find her something constructive—not just another cute onesie. After reading countless pregnancy books, I found this gem by Lena Brooks and immediately ordered it for her. This book is special because Brooks captures the emotional whirlwind of becoming a mother without overwhelming new moms with medical jargon. Brooks' honesty and vulnerability made my friend's daughter feel seen and understood when she wondered if she was doing everything right.

What impressed me most is how comprehensive this guide covers everything from essential foods and exercise habits to crafting a birth plan and managing mood swings. My friend especially loved the practical sections on sleep habits, partner involvement, and postpartum preparation. The hospital bag checklist and financial planning tips made her feel truly prepared. It's become my go-to baby shower gift because it supports new moms through this incredible journey.


Finally, a Pregnancy Guide That Gets It Right

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This book is straight to the point—no fluff, just the necessary basics every first-time mom should know. Pregnancy is tough, and most women I know work through the whole thing, saving their sick days for when the baby arrives. I can appreciate the overall professional tone cutting through the emotions and diving right into the practical side of pregnancy and motherhood. It's perfect for busy modern busy women who don’t have time to sift through long-winded or highly personal advice. It helps us ahead so we're not completely overwhelmed when the baby arrives. Definitely worth reading all the way through—some nuggets felt a bit out of place, but they’re still super useful like for example chapter 8 has great reminders like buying baby gear in advance and setting up autopay for bills. That's great to know before the baby arrives.

Straight forward, great for busy working women

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As a mom who’s already been through it, I can say this audiobook would’ve made such a difference during my first pregnancy. It’s calm, clear, and covers the stuff that really matters, like emotional ups and downs, postpartum recovery, and how to get your partner involved. I love how it explains things without medical overload or pressure. I’ve already recommended it to a few new moms in my life. It’s like having a kind, experienced voice in your ear reminding you that you’re doing okay.

A calm in the chaos

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As a first time mom, I was overwhelmed by all the advice out there until I listened to this. It felt like a friend walking me through everything I needed to know without making it stressful. I laughed, nodded, and even cried a bit. The tips were super doable and helped me feel way more prepared and calm. It turned my pregnancy from a spiral of anxiety into something I could actually enjoy. Totally worth the listen.









Pregnancy Didn’t Feel So Scary After This

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While this book isn’t for my stage of life anymore, I picked it up thinking it might be the perfect gift for the new moms in my life — and now I can confidently say: it is.

From Fear to Joy is a kind, encouraging, and super practical guide for anyone becoming a mom. It walks through everything from common pregnancy fears to what actually helps during the emotional and physical ups and downs. It doesn’t talk down, it doesn’t overwhelm — it reassures.

Whether it’s your first baby or you just want to feel a little more confident this time around, this audiobook is a comforting voice in your corner. I’m excited to gift this to the young moms I know, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone starting the journey to parenthood.

Encouraging Empowerment for New Moms!

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