Having a Baby

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

Three Levels of Depth

Every plan is personalized to your due date, household, work, home, and budget. None of it is medical advice.

Features
Checklist
Plan
Playbook
Best forJust found out and wondering where to startReady to make the big calls — gear, leave, childcareWanting the whole first year mapped
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Sample Plan
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Number of Questions5913
Analysis DepthBriefModerateExtensive
MicrositeSummary siteSummary site with analysisSummary site with analysis, checklist and calendar
Readiness Gauges
Financial readiness, logistics, and support network — measured honestly
First-Year Budget
Cost categories in honest ranges, scaled to your situation
Countdown Checklist
Trimester-by-trimester tasks keyed to your due date, with calendar export
Gear Lists
Needs vs. nice-to-haves vs. skip-it, sized to your space and budget
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Leave Plan
FMLA, state programs, and employer policy homework for both parents
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Childcare Options, Ranked
Daycare, nanny, family, or staying home — scored for your budget and jobs
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Home Setup
Room-by-room preparation sized to your actual space
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Money & Paperwork Moves
Insurance windows, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and the document checklist
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Support Network
Who helps, what to ask them for, and the paid backups worth pricing
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Plan-B Scenarios
Backup plans for early arrivals, childcare gaps, and shorter leave
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Checklist

Just found out and wondering where to start

5 questions • Brief analysis

Summary site

  • Readiness GaugesFinancial readiness, logistics, and support network — measured honestly
  • First-Year BudgetCost categories in honest ranges, scaled to your situation
  • Countdown ChecklistTrimester-by-trimester tasks keyed to your due date, with calendar export
  • —Gear ListsNeeds vs. nice-to-haves vs. skip-it, sized to your space and budget
  • —Leave PlanFMLA, state programs, and employer policy homework for both parents
  • —Childcare Options, RankedDaycare, nanny, family, or staying home — scored for your budget and jobs
  • —Home SetupRoom-by-room preparation sized to your actual space
  • —Money & Paperwork MovesInsurance windows, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and the document checklist
  • —Support NetworkWho helps, what to ask them for, and the paid backups worth pricing
  • —Plan-B ScenariosBackup plans for early arrivals, childcare gaps, and shorter leave

Plan

Ready to make the big calls — gear, leave, childcare

9 questions • Moderate analysis

Summary site with analysis

  • Readiness GaugesFinancial readiness, logistics, and support network — measured honestly
  • First-Year BudgetCost categories in honest ranges, scaled to your situation
  • Countdown ChecklistTrimester-by-trimester tasks keyed to your due date, with calendar export
  • Gear ListsNeeds vs. nice-to-haves vs. skip-it, sized to your space and budget
  • Leave PlanFMLA, state programs, and employer policy homework for both parents
  • Childcare Options, RankedDaycare, nanny, family, or staying home — scored for your budget and jobs
  • —Home SetupRoom-by-room preparation sized to your actual space
  • —Money & Paperwork MovesInsurance windows, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and the document checklist
  • —Support NetworkWho helps, what to ask them for, and the paid backups worth pricing
  • —Plan-B ScenariosBackup plans for early arrivals, childcare gaps, and shorter leave

Playbook

Wanting the whole first year mapped

13 questions • Extensive analysis

Summary site with analysis, checklist and calendar

  • Readiness GaugesFinancial readiness, logistics, and support network — measured honestly
  • First-Year BudgetCost categories in honest ranges, scaled to your situation
  • Countdown ChecklistTrimester-by-trimester tasks keyed to your due date, with calendar export
  • Gear ListsNeeds vs. nice-to-haves vs. skip-it, sized to your space and budget
  • Leave PlanFMLA, state programs, and employer policy homework for both parents
  • Childcare Options, RankedDaycare, nanny, family, or staying home — scored for your budget and jobs
  • Home SetupRoom-by-room preparation sized to your actual space
  • Money & Paperwork MovesInsurance windows, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and the document checklist
  • Support NetworkWho helps, what to ask them for, and the paid backups worth pricing
  • Plan-B ScenariosBackup plans for early arrivals, childcare gaps, and shorter leave