Shared with friends & family
She did it! Baby’s arrived.
Lily and Charlie are resting and soaking it all in. Thank you for all the love—we’ll share more soon.
One message sent, then presence
Stay in the moment. Keep everyone reassured.
First Light lets you send one calm update to friends and family, so you can put your phone down instead of managing questions, reassurance and group chats when you need to be present with each other.
Private by default. You choose who, when and if.
Closeness without pressure
Let friends and family feel close.
The people who love you want to know you’re okay. Send one update, then put your phone down and return to the moment.
How First Light works
One message is enough.
The joyful news, the uncertain days and everything between—shared in your words, at your pace.
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Write it once
Share a quick note in your own words, or start with a gentle prompt when finding the words feels like work.
02
Choose who sees it
Your inner circle, family or friends. Every update can have its own audience.
03
Stay in the moment
The right people get the right news. You don’t have to copy, paste, explain or manage another group chat.
When labour begins
Be here for the main event.
Labour can be long, quiet, intense and unpredictable. It is a time for the people in the room to be present with each other—not managing twenty messages or reassuring everyone one by one.
One small update can reassure friends and family, while giving you back the room to be together.
First Light update
Friends & family
A little update from Lily & Charlie
Lily is doing well. We’re just waiting to speak to the consultant. We’ll share some news when we can. Thank you for all the love.
Friends and family are gently kept in the loop
The phone can go down. The support stays close.
Share on your terms
Every update can have its own circle.
A scan photo might be just for family. A practical update might go to friends. A quiet note might be for the two people closest to you.
- You decide who is invited.
- You choose the audience every time.
- You can share less, later—or not at all.
Everything looked good today. We’re going to enjoy this quietly for a little while.
Inner circle
We’ve got the essentials covered. If you’d like to help, meals for the freezer would be lovely.
Family
We’re taking things slowly and will share here when we’re ready. No need to check in.
Friends
When words are hard
First Light follows your lead.
Some days take more than others. Share a short note, pause for a while, or say nothing at all. There is no right amount to share.
- ✦Use a few prepared words
- ◌Share only with your inner circle
- —Wait until you are ready
First Light
A private invitation
You’ve been invited in.
This is a private space for updates from someone you care about. They’ll choose what to share and when.
A small kindness: please keep anything shared here within this circle.
For friends and family
Close by, without crowding in.
The First Light app is the best way to receive updates promptly and reliably. A private browser link is there too, so grandparents and anyone who prefers the web can still stay close.
- Best in the app. Updates can reach friends and family swiftly and reliably.
- A browser option too. A private link keeps the door open for grandparents and anyone who would rather not use an app.
- Clear boundaries. They see only the updates you chose for their circle.
- No reply expected. Your update can be received with love, without creating another conversation to manage.
Coming soonFirst Light for iPhone and Android.
Private by design
Your story is yours.
First Light is built around boundaries, not broadcasting. You decide who comes in and what leaves your phone.
No public profile or searchable feed
Your journey is opened through a private invitation, not discovered by strangers.
Approval stays with you
You can require approval before someone joins, even if they have the invite code.
Sharing is always a choice
Your dates, appointments and updates are not shared automatically. You choose each time.
A few good questions
Before you invite anyone.
Do friends and family need the app?
The app is the best way to receive updates promptly and reliably. A private browser link is also available for grandparents and anyone who prefers not to use an app.
Can different people see different updates?
Yes. That is the heart of First Light. You can choose your inner circle, family or friends each time you share.
Do I have to share dates or pregnancy details?
No. You can keep timing and personal details private. First Light is there when you want to share something; it does not decide what that should be.
Why not just use a group chat?
Group chats are good for conversation. First Light is for one update reaching the right people without creating a stream of replies, repeated explanations or pressure to stay online.
Coming gently into view
Join the waitlist.
Tell us where you are in the journey. We’ll send one email when there’s a place for you—no noisy sequence.