Faith in Pregnancy
Fear and faith can sit in the same chair
Feeling afraid in pregnancy does not mean your faith is weak. How fear and trust can live side by side, what fear says, what faith answers, and what to do next.
Articles
Encouragement for every season - page 11
Faith-filled, practical articles on trying to conceive, pregnancy, recovery after birth and caring for your baby.
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Faith in Pregnancy
Hannah, Elizabeth and Mary: three mothers, three kinds of courage
Three women in Scripture carried babies in very different circumstances. What Hannah, Elizabeth and Mary show us about honest prayer, quiet waiting and brave trust.
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Faith for New Mums
Dedication, christening or naming ceremony? A calm planning guide
Planning a dedication, christening, baptism or naming ceremony? Questions to ask your church, practical tips while you heal, and keeping the focus on God.
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Mental Health
Five comparison myths that steal your joy in pregnancy
Her bump is smaller, her nursery is finished, her baby kicks more. Five common comparison myths in pregnancy, the truth behind each, and how to step off the treadmill.
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Rest & Sleep for Mum
Rest as obedience: what Elijah under the juniper tree teaches tired mums
When Elijah collapsed, God gave him sleep and food before anything else. What his story teaches new mums about rest as a gift, and how to practise it this week.
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Family Life
Going back to work after baby: a four-week countdown
Returning to work after maternity leave? A practical four-week countdown covering childcare, feeding, your employer and your heart.
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Faith in Pregnancy
Praying for your baby, trimester by trimester
Not sure what to pray for a baby you have not met? Simple prayer focuses for each trimester, linked to what is happening in your body and your baby's growth.
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6–12 Months
When your baby cries as you leave the room
Why separation anxiety often begins in the second half of the first year, gentle ways to help your baby with goodbyes, bedtime and new carers, and comfort for you.
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Getting Ready for Birth
Preparing your heart for birth, not just your bag
Birth asks something of your spirit as well as your body. Gentle ways to face your fears, prepare emotionally, and invite God's peace into the last weeks.
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Fresh Start (Before Ovulation)
Fall in love again before the fertile window begins
Before ovulation brings timing and pressure, use these days to reconnect with your husband or partner: simple date ideas, honest conversations and fun that has nothing to do with…
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Feeding & Weaning
From pap to shepherd's pie: family foods your baby can share
Nigerian and British family favourites can become safe, nourishing baby food with a few simple changes: less salt, no stock cubes, softer textures and careful cutting.
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Third Trimester
Nesting: when the urge to get everything ready takes over
That sudden urge to clean, sort and prepare is called nesting. Here is how to use it well, keep yourself safe while you do and remember to rest.
