Building a postpartum recovery budget is a great thing to try to get done during pregnancy.
You never know what expenses might crop up after you have your baby.
Putting the baby aside you will need to make sure you have enough money to cover your own self-care during postpartum recovery.
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine it takes 4-6 weeks to recover from a normal delivery.
This may be longer if you have a c-section or complications during delivery.
Aside from baby costs you should prepare for costs involved in your postpartum recovery including:
You definitely should start planning for postpartum expenses as soon as possible.
It can be hard to get caught up with unexpected bills related to your pregnancy or postpartum recovery after the baby arrives.
We got hit with a $10,000 hospital bill right after the birth of our 3rd baby. Even with good insurance these things can and do happen.
Prepare during pregnancy or even before if you are planning to get pregnant. Just so these costs don’t come as a surprise to you if they do come up.
If you are really struggling financially check to see if your medical provider or hospital has a finance plan for low income families.
While you are pregnant prepare for these expenses.
Of course your baby is going to bring a list of new costs to your family.
I’ve written a great guide on baby budgeting, which can help you figure out how to save on everything from formula to their college fund.
Also, take some time to see what free baby samples are available to you. You’d really be surprised at the amount of companies offering free full sized baby samples.
Spending a few minutes to apply for these freebies can save you a lot of money on baby essentials you need anyways.
Start planning your postpartum recovery early on. Make plans for any unexpected costs so you can focus on your newborn and recovery!
Revealing a baby boy's gender has become an event filled with creativity and excitement, as…
Have you been scouring the internet for free baby samples? I've been there too! I…
We all want what's best for our new baby's, which makes it hard when making…
Planning for a baby's arrival can feel like navigating a maze, with every turn presenting…
0Navigating the realm of fatherhood transforms a man's life in ways unimaginable, filling it with an unparalleled…
Baby name ideas are my favorite part of the baby planning phase... and these old…