There are new things to do each month of your pregnancy and a lot of various prenatal care items. With so much to do it can be hard to know when to do what. Our list covers the practical prenatal care visits with your provider, planning for your financial future, getting the nursery and baby gear ready, and planning your transition back to work again.

Traditionally baby registries are geared toward baby gear, but we don’t think new parents should miss out on some gifts too. There’s lot of practical items that will be life savers in those early weeks with your little one. We’ve picked some items you may want to add to your baby registry… just for you.

Ensuring that your baby will have enough milk while you are at work each day can be a huge comfort. Although rewarding, this task can be daunting! Here are the basics to help you avoid overwhelm and start planning now.

You want to make sure your pediatrician is a good fit for you, your family, your parenting style, is conveniently located, and open the hours that accommodate your schedule.