Another cost to factor in is your wardrobe during pregnancy, and after if you are breastfeeding. My boosies grew heaps in the first trimester, and i needed to buy new bras by 10 weeks? pregnancy. I bought maternity bras, thinking i can use them for feeding if they last that long. It is hard to know how big you will get. For feeding, you might want feeding singlets as well as maternity bras.

I can't wear some of my clothes already, and have to get some everyday clothes soon. You can go to e-bay, or borrow if you have friends that have recently been pregnant.

You also need to take folic acid prior to getting pregnant, and it is good to take pregnancy vitamins during pregnancy and for breastfeeding.

I have also bought a few books on pregnancy and birth, cos that's how i like to get my info.

take care,