Pregnancy, month by month
What's happening, what to expect, and what actually needs doing — from the first positive test to the final weeks before labor.
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Welcome, mama!
Nobody hands you a manual. So we wrote one.
Straight answers on pregnancy, newborn care, baby sleep and starting solids — checked against what the NHS, the AAP and the WHO actually say, not against what ranks. Written so you can read it one-handed, at 3am, without twenty tabs open.
Where to start
Helpful Guides & Tips
Everything in one place
Four long guides that actually answer the question
Four long guides that actually answer the question, instead of making you piece it together from twenty different blog posts.
Baby essentials, 0–3 months
What you genuinely need before your baby arrives, what can wait until later, and what you can skip entirely.
Read the guideStarting solids, 6–12 months
First foods, textures, allergen introduction, and a month-by-month feeding chart you can actually follow.
Read the guideBaby sleep, honestly
What's normal at each age, safe sleep guidance, and why most of what you were told is optimistic.
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Who writes this
I research every guide against what the NHS, the AAP and the WHO publish, then write it in plain English — because most new parents are reading with one hand free, not comparing clinical guidelines. I'm not a doctor or a midwife. Every health claim on this site is sourced and linked so you can check it yourself, and anything urgent belongs with your health visitor or GP, not a blog.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
What is First Time Mommy Guide?
First Time Mommy Guide is a resource for first-time moms covering pregnancy, newborn care, starting solids and baby sleep. Every health-related guide is researched against NHS, AAP and WHO guidance and links its sources.
Is First Time Mommy Guide written or reviewed by a doctor?
No. The site is written by founder Dilawar Mughal, who is not a doctor or midwife. Content is researched from published clinical guidance with sources linked on every health claim. It is general information, not medical advice, and is not a substitute for your midwife, health visitor or GP.
Where should I start as a first-time mom?
Most readers start with the pregnancy guide if expecting, or the 0–3 month essentials checklist if their baby has already arrived.
Does First Time Mommy Guide use affiliate links?
Some product links on the site are affiliate links, meaning a purchase may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This never determines what is recommended — see the Editorial Policy for full details.