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Parenthood is expensive, but how expensive? From savings accounts to life insurance, there are many things to think about when you are growing your family. Get tips for building a stable financial life now that Baby is in the picture.

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The Cost of Having a Baby
Why Some Moms-to-be Choose Home Birth, Midwife or Other Alternative Birth Methods
As belts are tightening across the United States, families are looking at expenditures with a skeptical eye. Do we really need that new car?

The Unexpected Cost of Having a Baby
Financial Preparation for Starting a Family
"On average, it is said that roughly $8,000 is spent on a baby in its first year of life," says Christine K.

Facing Uninsured Pregnancy
Tips to Help You Make An Uninsured Pregnancy Work
Paradoxically, despite a sustained period of economic growth and low unemployment, the number of Americans without health insurance has increased rather than decreased over the last decade.

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Pregnancy Week by Week Calculator
How many weeks pregnant am I? Enter the date of the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), and the Pregnancy Week by Week Calculator will calculate a week-by-week timeline of your pregnancy.

Chinese Birth Gender Chart
Is it a boy or a girl? The Chinese Gender Prediction Chart is a fun way to predict the sex of your baby. Enter your conception date and your age at conception. Compare the prediction to the end result!

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Life Insurance Quiz

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Pregnancy Week By Week
This flip calendar shows the weekly journey of a woman through pregnancy.