Celebrate Your Pregnancy

6 Great Ways to Prepare Before Baby Arrives

By Katherine Bontrager

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While labor can come on suddenly and catch you off guard, don't be surprised if guests unexpectedly drop by to admire your new bundle of joy after you return from the hospital. To ward off the panic about a less-than-pristine home, Angela Bazydlo, a mom in Worcester, Mass., suggests paying someone to clean your entire abode before labor pains hit. That way "you won't stress about it being clean for visitors after you come home," she says.

Bazydlo also suggests organizing your clothes by size so that you won't have to frantically dig through your wardrobe finding something to fit as you drop the baby weight.

Some of the best advice Melody Campbell-Goeken received before her big day was of more personal nature. "Shave your legs and get a pedicure," she says. "While your new little bundle won't be impressed, you'll be able to bravely face the scads of people that tend to wander in to take a peek!"

The San Antonio native considers herself lucky that a friend passed on the secret before she faced her delivery date. Many moms claim that even the slightest pampering helped them feel more attractive and put together on a day that otherwise has them baring it all.

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