Things Couples Should Discuss Before Getting Pregnant

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Will you both continue to work?
Definitely have a clear answer on this before getting pregnant. By the second trimester of your pregnancy, you should let your work know if you’ll be leaving – just as a courtesy. And you and your partner should be prepared for the financial realities of what it means if one person stops working. Don’t calculate and decide all of this when you’re already showing.