The Tiny Big Joys began with one simple realization:

When you understand a little more about what’s coming, it becomes easier to meet pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with less fear and more trust in yourself.

After becoming a mother, I started a parenting podcast in Finland to make trusted expert guidance feel more relatable, and accessible for everyone. What began as honest conversations quickly became one of the country’s most loved parenting podcasts.

In this book, I share parts of my own motherhood journey that I’ve never shared publicly before, alongside some of the most beloved conversations from the podcast with midwives, birth professionals, and baby experts.

• Preparing for birth without pressure or perfection

• Understanding pain relief options without judgment

• What labor actually feels and looks like

• The questions many parents quietly carry but rarely ask aloud

• Practical expert insights that help you feel more prepared and less alone

This is not a clinical manual or a book that tells you there is only one “right” way to do things. It’s a warm, honest companion for pregnancy and birth. One that reminds you that you do not need to know everything to become a good parent.