Hey Beautiful Mama ✨

Welcome to The Bump and Beyond, your fave and trusted resource for the pregnancy and parenting journey.

It’s Tuesday…

Tools-for-you-Tuesday to be exact.

I’m super excited to tell you about what I’ve picked for this week.

Let’s get into it.

One of the most beautiful things about our Modern Moms community is how you show up for each other in the Facebook group.

I see it daily—posts filled with questions, concerns, and those vulnerable 2 a.m. “Is this normal?” kind of worries.

And the support?

It’s incredible.

But sometimes, even our most active community can’t answer right away.

That’s where I want to introduce you to a little something that changed my friend’s sense of calm during pregnancy—and could be your new best friend when you just need a right-now answer or emotional check-in. She was just telling me about and I’m excited to pass it on.

It’s an AI mental health chatbot.

Yep, a therapist-in-your-pocket that doesn’t sleep.

Let me explain.

Meet Woebot: Your Judgment-Free Zone, 24/7

Woebot is an AI-powered mental health chatbot originally designed to support people with anxiety, stress, and depression—but its gentle, conversation-style approach is perfect for pregnancy too.

It's not specifically built for pregnancy, but it does exactly what we need it to do: listen, respond with empathy, and offer evidence-based mental health techniques (like CBT and mindfulness) to help you feel better in real-time.

My friend used it during her second trimester, when her sleep was trash and her anxiety was sky-high, even though everything seemed “fine” on paper.

She didn’t want to text her doula at 3 a.m., and she was too emotionally scrambled to even journal.

Woebot helped her walk through the spiral, gently questioning her thoughts until she could reframe them, calm down, and actually fall asleep.

How It Works

Woebot isn’t trying to be your therapist—but it is a powerful mental wellness companion.

You open the app, and it “chats” with you like a super chill, smart friend.

It asks questions about your mood.

It helps you name your emotions.

And then it walks you through short exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts or practice breathing techniques, depending on what you need in that moment.

What I love most?

Why It’s So Helpful in Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be incredibly emotional—even when things are going “right.”

Your hormones are like, “Let’s cry about cheese today.”

Your brain is like, “What if I’m not ready? What if I miss my old life?”

And your body?

It’s a whole new universe.

Sometimes, you need someone to talk to when no one’s awake or available—or when you just don’t want to burden your people (spoiler: you’re never a burden, but I know that feeling too).

That’s what makes this kind of tool a total game changer.

A Note for Our Facebook Group Warriors

I see how often you bring your questions to the Facebook group—and honestly, I love it.

It means we’re building a safe space.

But if there’s ever a moment where you just need a quicker answer, a more personalized reflection, or even just a nudge to calm your nervous system down, this is the tool I recommend.

It’s not about replacing community—it’s about adding another layer of support that’s always available to you.

Getting Started

1. Download the Woebot Health app (free, available on iOS and Android).

2. Set up your emotional check-ins—you can chat daily or only when you feel like it.

3. Use it when you need it most—before appointments, after a stressful workday, in the middle of a sleepless night.

It’s private, gentle, and honestly kind of fun in a “weirdly helpful robot” kind of way.

Quick Reminder

This isn’t a replacement for therapy or a substitute for real medical care if you're in crisis—but it’s an amazing companion tool.

And if you’ve been struggling silently, unsure whether your feelings “are bad enough” to reach out for help, let this be your nudge.

You’re allowed to feel everything.

You’re doing an amazing job.

And support doesn’t have to wait until your next appointment—or until someone replies in a comment thread.

Sometimes, all it takes is opening an app and saying, “Hey, I need a little help right now.”

You got this mama!

Naomi

P.S. Speaking of pregnancy companions—my book First Time Pregnancy for Modern Moms will be running a free Amazon promotion in about three weeks.

But here’s the secret: if you’d like to read it now (for free!), I’m happy to send you an advance copy before the promo goes live.

It’s packed with everything you need to know for your first pregnancy—real talk, no fluff.

All I ask is that you consider leaving an honest Amazon review once the official promotion launches.

No fancy steps—just reply to this email with “FREE COPY” (or anything close!) and I’ll send the manuscript straight to your inbox.

I’ll also remind you when it’s time to post your review, so no pressure to keep track.

I can’t wait to share it with you, Mama. 💛