The First Trimester Guide

Preparing for Parenthood from the Very Beginning

The First Trimester Guide is a 35 page digital resource from Bump to Babble designed to help expecting parents navigate the emotional, relational, developmental, and practical transition into parenthood.

Rather than focusing on medical guidance, this guide helps families think intentionally about the parent they are becoming, the family system they are building, the support they may need, and what truly deserves attention during the first trimester.

Inside the guide:

• Adjusting to the identity transition into parenthood
• Reflecting on parenting beliefs and family experiences
• Navigating the emotional adjustment to pregnancy
• Preparing as a family and sharing responsibility intentionally
• Supporting older children when your family is growing
• Sorting what needs attention now, what to think about, and what can wait
• Preparing thoughtfully for the second trimester

Written from the perspective of Dr. Kayla Middleton, EdD, a mom of four with experience across five pregnancies, this resource combines personal experience with a child development informed perspective while remaining outside the scope of medical advice.

Format: Digital PDF
Length: 35 pages