This month we asked a handful of doulas for their tips for labor on everything from mentally prepping ahead of time to designing birth preferences. We loved what they had to share and hope that it helps you as you navigate all of the options available to you right now.

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.

Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, the author of The Better Period Food Solution, gives her top five foods for pregnancy to help you stay energized and healthy as you prep for birth. 

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.