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Planned Arrival – Why You Should Calculate Your Due Date

We’ve all heard the saying, proper planning prevents poor preparation. This is true in most aspects of life and impending parenthood is no different. Your due date is one of the most important dates you will ever know in your life. So you should definitely take the time to calculate your due date.

 

There’s a new life being brought into the world and as parents, we want to get everything just right, from our finances to our birth plan. So, knowing your due date will help massively with all of the preparations before the arrival of your little bundle of joy. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of calculating your due date.

Knowing your due date will help with all preparations before baby is born. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of calculating your due date.

Allows Time For Financial Planning

Taking care of your finances will put your mind at ease for the new arrival. Make sure your medical scheme offers sufficient cover for your pregnancy. Find a gynecologist with an excellent reputation that won’t break the bank. Start saving for those big-ticket items, like a pram and a cot.

 

Update your will, increase your emergency fund and life insurance cover (if you don’t already have this, you may wish to check out something like this post about life insurance for families for 2022 to help you find a policy that suits your needs), and start an education fund. If you are a working mum, take this time to understand your maternity benefits with confirmation from your HR manager. Set up a registry for your baby shower so that you don’t end up with too many toys and not enough clothes for the baby.


 

Allows You To Prepare Emotionally

One crucial thing about pregnancy and birth is the fact that things in your life are going to change drastically. If you don’t like change, if it’s something that you struggle with, it might be good for you to go and see a counsellor to help you overcome any feelings of being overwhelmed or feelings of anxiety or depression.

 

You can also speak to a trusted friend about your feelings. Another way to help you cope would be to join a mothers group where you can raise your concerns and listen to other parents that have been through it all before. They may be able to give you some sound advice.

 

The main thing is to talk about what’s going on with you and to sort it out. You are not alone. Many, many women experience emotional upheaval in pregnancy. Be kind to yourself and get the help you need.


 

You Can Plan The Logistics

Make sure you have everything ready for going to the hospital when the big day comes. If you are going to breastfeed, be sure to invest in a good breast pump and a comfortable place prepared for the feedings. If you are going to bottle feed, learn how to sterilize the bottles in advance when you don’t have a hungry baby on your hands.


Prepare the baby room with the colors and styles you want and are comfortable with. Take this time to secure any furniture that can tip and fall because before you know it, your baby will be crawling all over the place.


 

You Can Create A Birth Plan

Thinking of the birth can cause anxiety and to punch that fear in the face, you can write up your birth plan with your partner. Decide if you want a home birth or if you will be giving birth in a hospital. Decide beforehand who you want at the birth. If you want pain medication, what music you want and what personal items you want in the birthing room. Pack a hospital bag with all the items you will need and place it in a place that’s easy to grab if everything happens in a hurry.

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You’ve Got This

Planning can be so much fun, especially if it’s not left to the last minute. If you are not a good planner, ask one of your friends for help or buy a book that helps you.

And remember that you are not alone. There are people that will help you from planning your baby shower to showing you how that breast pump works.

 

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TWL Working Mom

Jennifer is the owner of TWL Working Moms. She is a full time teacher, a mom & step mom, and NBCT Facilitator. Jennifer lives in Washington State and is a born + raised New Yorker. In her spare time, she loves traveling, yoga, the beach, writing, listening to books and drinking coffee.

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