We're Having a Baby
Because becoming a big brother or sister is a big experience too.
Children are often told they're getting a new sibling without being given much opportunity to understand pregnancy and birth. This beautifully illustrated book opens the conversation, makes room for questions and gives children a place in the story.
$24.99 AUD
A new baby is a big change for everyone.
There's a baby coming, but there is also a child already here.
We're Having a Baby was created to gently bring children into the experience of pregnancy, birth and welcoming a new sibling.
Through story and illustration, children are given the opportunity to explore what might happen, ask questions and begin to understand the experience in a way that feels safe, calm and age-appropriate.
Rather than focusing only on the moment of birth, the story makes space for the experience of becoming an older sibling — the excitement, the questions and the changing family dynamic.
For families preparing to welcome another baby.
Perfect for families expecting a new baby, particularly those wanting to include their children in conversations about pregnancy and birth.
It can be shared by families planning a homebirth or hospital birth, and creates opportunities for meaningful conversations before, during and after birth.
Expecting families
Toddlers and young children becoming older siblings
Families wanting to talk about pregnancy and birth
Parents wanting to help their child feel included in the experience
A story about love, belonging and becoming an older sibling.
Written by Abbey Rodda and beautifully illustrated by Nick Potts, We're Having a Baby gently introduces children to the sights, sounds and emotions surrounding pregnancy, labour and birth.
The story celebrates the journey of welcoming someone new into the family while helping children understand that they are loved, included and an important part of the experience.
Questions you might have
1
What is We're Having a Baby about?
An illustrated children's book that opens conversations about pregnancy, birth and welcoming a new sibling.
Families expecting another baby, particularly those wanting to include children in conversations about pregnancy and birth.
Who is the book for?
2
No. It can be shared by families planning homebirth or hospital birth.
Is this book only for families planning a homebirth?
3
Who wrote the book?
4
Abbey Rodda, an endorsed midwife based in Western Australia.