The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy

Provides expecting mothers with an all-in-one companion that empowers them to embrace a confident, calm, and positive pregnancy journey Pregnancy can feel like a rollercoaster—exciting, emotional, and at times overwhelming. The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy is your reassuring companion through it all. Written by Nina Spears—known to thousands as The Baby Chick®—this book offers an approachable, evidence-based guide for women who want to feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way. Drawing on her 15 years of experience as a birth and postpartum doula, Nina brings you expert-backed insights and practical tools to nurture your mind, body, and heart. Organized trimester by trimester, this book helps you manage physical changes, reduce anxiety, and connect more deeply with your growing baby and your partner. Providing everything from recipes and exercises to journaling prompts, checklists, and guided meditations, Nina blends trusted medical knowledge with holistic wellness and emotional support to help you feel better prepared throughout pregnancy, and ready for a positive birth and postpartum experience. Whether you’re a first-time mom or adding to your family, The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy reminds you that you’re not alone—you’re capable, strong, and supported through every kick, craving, and milestone. The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy is your roadmap to a confident and joyful motherhood journey. Inside, you will find: Expert-backed medical guidance with emotional and mental wellness tools A trimester-based structure for easy navigation and targeted support Easy-to-use practices tailored to each stage of pregnancy Partner tips to strengthen connection and shared support Affirmations, meditations, and mindfulness techniques for calm and clarity Ideal for expecting mothers—especially first-time moms—The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy can be used in prenatal education, childbirth preparation, or maternal wellness courses. It’s also an invaluable resource for doulas, childbirth educators, and healthcare professionals who support families through pregnancy and postpartum.

About the Author xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv Part I The First Trimester 1 Chapter 1 Before You Know It (Weeks 0–4) 3 Chapter 2 OMG, You're Pregnant (Weeks 5–8) 17 Chapter 3 Surviving, Growing, Glowing (Maybe) (Weeks 9–13) 39 First Trimester Checklist 67 Part II The Second Trimester 79 Chapter 4 The Sweet Spot (Weeks 14–17) 81 Chapter 5 Halfway and Hitting Your Stride (Weeks 18–22) 107 Chapter 6 Anchored and Aware (Weeks 23–27) 127 Second Trimester Checklist 145 Part III The Third Trimester 161 Chapter 7 The Home Stretch (Weeks 28–31) 163 Chapter 8 Patience and Power (Weeks 32–35) 183 Chapter 9 Trusting the Timing (Weeks 36–40 + Bonus Weeks) 209 Third Trimester Checklist 231 Chapter 10 The Pregnancy Toolkit 241 Index 271