A gentle guide through the growth, the chaos, and all the things I wish I'd known during my first pregnancy.
By Mélanie (Mel) Auffray, prenatal yoga teacher, founder of Yogabelieve Studio in Mauritius and mum of two.
Pregnancy is powerful, messy and sometimes pure magic, often all in the same day. This book isn't a manual. It's a companion for the days that feel like too much or not enough. Mel wrote it while pregnant with her second baby, and it's honest, funny and warm, from first-trimester exhaustion to the blurry nights of the fourth trimester.
What readers say
"Mel's Ebook is a beautiful reminder that a mother's wellbeing matters too… Thank you, Mel. We mums truly need this."
Breah, Italy
"Full of useful information, but presented in a light, pleasant and easy-to-read way. Being in my last trimester myself, I recognised so many things that spoke to me and reassured me."
Mélanie de Lestrac (translated from French)
What's inside
Your Body, Your Baby, Your Pace: the early weeks, a 10-month pregnancy timeline and a daily self-care tracker
Letting Go of Perfect (weeks 1-13): first-trimester realities, wellness tips and an appointment log
Breath, Movement & Trusting the Process (weeks 14-27): gentle yoga poses, breathing practices and a baby movement tracker
The Final Stretch (weeks 28-40+): third-trimester poses, helpful props and must-know tips for first-time mamas
Preparing for Labour: a birth preferences checklist, C-section prep, a hospital bag list and contraction mantras
The First Days: recovery, breastfeeding, sleep and the emotional rollercoaster of the fourth trimester
The Mama Toolkit: cheat sheets for labour positions and breathwork, a partner support guide and colouring pages
Affirmations and journaling prompts run all the way through.
Who it's for
Expecting mums, especially first-timers, who want honesty, humour and gentle support. It also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who's expecting.
The details
Digital PDF ebook, 82 pages, in English. Nothing is shipped.
Instant download: once your card payment is approved, your download link arrives by email and appears on the confirmation page
Rs 300 is roughly US$6 to 7. Your card provider converts it to your currency automatically and sets the exact amount.
About the author
Mélanie Auffray is a prenatal, postnatal, kids, vinyasa, aerial and SUP yoga teacher, a mother of two boys, and the founder of Yogabelieve Studio in Beau Bassin, Mauritius.