WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT
PREPARING FOR BABY’S ARRIVAL
Congratulations on an exciting stage of life. Whether you’ve recently had a new baby, are counting down to your due date or preparing to adopt, you’ve likely noticed that parenthood is an entirely different world.
In the midst of all the joy and anticipation comes a whole new level of stretching and character development. You may be wondering if life will ever be the same. In many ways it won’t. It will become more fulfilling, more challenging and expensive than ever before as you pour your time, talents and resources into an investment that will yield amazing dividends! Those blessed with the gift of children are called to inspire and nurture the faith of the next generation as life’s greatest privilege and priority.
So, become intentional about this season by preparing yourself to take four important steps for the transition to parenthood.
SOME HELPFUL TIPS
GOING FURTHER
RESOURCES
- Expectant Parents: Preparing Together for the Journey of Parenthood by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin
Provides helpful information for couples wanting to explore and prepare for the emotional, physical, and spiritual life changes that come with the arrival of any new child into the family.
- The Christian Mama’s Guide to Having a Baby: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Love Your Pregnancy by Erin MacPherson
Offers a detailed guide that takes you through each trimester with helpful tips, humorous accounts, and supportive spiritual advice–all with a girlfriend-to-girlfriend approach that helps moms feel comfortable as they navigate this life-changing time.
- And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives by John Gottman & Julie Schwartz Gottman
Helps new parents positively manage the strain that comes along with their bundle of joy.