Pregnancy is not simply a waiting period before parenting begins. Long before birth, your baby is already adapting to your rhythms, your voice, and your presence. They may not remember pregnancy with their mind, but their body will recognize the relationship that has been forming for months. This early familiarity helps both of you orient during the intense early weeks after birth instead of starting from zero.

First nights at home can be overwhelming physically and emotionally. Prevent the parenting whiplash before the baby comes.