Becoming Mama: A Faith-based Journey Into Motherhood

Are you newly pregnant and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the road ahead? Struggling with the impact your family of origin might have on your parenting? Or maybe you’re excited, but also daunted by the immense responsibility of becoming a mother?

Becoming Mama: A Faith-Based Journey into Motherhood is a warm and comforting guide for women navigating pregnancy, birth, and the early days of motherhood. Written by Jenni Helm—a midwife, child and family health nurse, and lactation consultant—this book offers gentle wisdom and practical insights to help you connect with both your baby and yourself. 

Throughout these pages, Jenni shares her journey of walking closely with God, inviting you to do the same as you walk through this transformative season.

Jenni encourages you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your own story. She invites you to offer grace and forgiveness where needed, and to begin shaping the kind of mother you’ve always longed to be. This book is a journey of healing, hope, and personal growth—designed to support you every step of the way.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Encouragement to lean on God’s presence and guidance as you navigate the challenges of motherhood.
• A restored understanding of God’s deep love for you, helping you grow closer to Him and gain confidence in your role.
• Practical steps to forgive, release, and intentionally create a mothering style that resonates with your heart.
• Insights to help you trust your God-given instincts and feel confident in your decisions as a mother.
• Gentle explanations of your baby’s cues, feeding rhythms, and early development.
• Space for emotional reflection, birth processing, and the grief that often comes with new beginnings.
• A warm invitation to find your “village” and honor your cultural values in your parenting journey.

Insights for friends, family, and caregivers on how to support new mothers with empathy and evidence-based care.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or supporting others through their parenting journey, Becoming Mama will reassure you that you are not alone. With God’s guidance and grace, you can embrace the calling of motherhood with confidence and peace.

About the author
Jenni Helm is a devoted Child and Family Health Nurse, Midwife, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has spent her career working and walking alongside women and families in the sacred early years of parenting. With over three decades of experience, she is known for her compassionate, strength-based approach, empowering mothers to make informed choices that align with their values, culture, and intuition.

Jenni is the founder of Learning the Baby Dance, a heart-led initiative offering parent support, education, and community groups often run in partnership with her local church. Deeply rooted in her Christian faith, Jenni believes that we live out our full purpose when we walk in step with Jesus, and this belief infuses every aspect of her work with hope and grace. She holds a Master’s in Child and Family Health and has held specialist clinical roles in both Midwifery and Child Health across hospital and community settings, including work with Indigenous families. Jenni is passionate about improving long-term health outcomes by promoting and supporting mothers, always trusting the wisdom of a mother’s heart that is God given. www.learningthebabydance.com.au