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Expecting a baby? 5 tips to help you prepare for pregnancy costs

Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.

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NPR reports: Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.

The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely.

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