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Planning a Pregnancy Costs More Than You Think

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Alan Kadish

May 26, 2015

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Making the baby was supposed to be the cheapest, easiest and most fun part about becoming a parent. It’s what comes after the birth of your baby that wreaks havoc on your wallet (hello, hospital bill!). But it turns out that getting pregnant can also make a surprisingly effective punch to your bottom line.

If you’re hoping to maintain a healthy routine – eating organics, stocking up on vitamins, reissuing that gym membership – then you’ve got a few pre-pregnancy bills to think about. If you and your partner must seek alternative conception methods, you’ve got some real thinking to do.

Read on to find out what costs you should expect if you want to be expecting.

 

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