Oh baby – The costs of becoming a mom

Understand and get a handle on some of the expenses you’ll face before - and after - you give birth

The January 7th birth of Blue Ivy Carter, the first child of R&B royal couple, Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z, has opened the floodgates for this year’s baby boom in Hollywood. Next up? Superstars Jessica Simpson and Hilary Duff are both expecting bundles of joy in early 2012.

And what about you? Thinking about starting a family of your own this year? Well, you’d better hold onto your handbag, honey!

Having a baby is a beautiful, life-changing experience. Unfortunately, it’s also an extremely costly endeavour. From maternity clothes to diapers, daycare to college, having a baby is a big investment. If you’re going to be a new parent soon or are planning to have a baby, here’s roughly what you can expect to spend during the nine months leading up to your due date (and beyond)...

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