Budgeting For Baby: Confidence In Motherhood

Planning Your Finances For Baby

Stepping into the season of parenthood is such an exciting time! Thinking about holding that sweet little one in your arms and getting all the newborn baby snuggles.

But preparing to have a baby can also feel overwhelming! Choosing a doctor and a hospital, setting up a nursery, figuring out what you really need... Oh yeah... And the finances!

You've heard people say "having a baby is soooo expensive." But it really doesn't have to be.

There are so many ways that you can save money on pregnancy and baby expenses. And you can also splurge on the things that you want.

As a first-time-mom, I started my pregnancy with no clue how much everything was going to cost! And I didn't even know all the things I would need. But because I love budgeting, I decided to do some research and record my journey along the way.

During my 9 months of pregnancy, I learned about all the financial aspects that go into having a baby. Everything from baby supplies, maternity leave, medical expenses, becoming a stay-at-home-mom and more.

In this course, I'm excited to share with you all of the things that I learned. I hope that I can be that mom friend to you who's been there and can cheer you on and encourage you along the way!

In this course I'll be sharing how much you can expect to spend on different expenses related to having a baby, how you can save money on these costs, and how you can budget and plan for this exciting season.

Having a baby is such an exciting time of life! Don't let money be a stress to take away from this season. Instead, I created this course to help you feel confident in your budget and finances as you enter this new season of life: Motherhood!


Your Instructor


Marissa Lyda
Marissa Lyda

Marissa Lyda is a new mom to her son, Peter. She also loves all things budgeting and personal finance! Oh, and ice cream too. :) During her pregnancy, Marissa learned how to budget and plan her finances for the arrival of her little one. And she also found ways to save money along the way.

Before having a baby, Marissa and her husband, Jacob paid off $87,000 of student loan debt, saved for an emergency fund and bought a house. All thanks to budgeting!

Marissa is passionate about helping others, especially moms, budget and win with money in all aspects of life.


"This course is so incredibly helpful! It is so well laid out and very easy to follow along. Marissa does a great job of breaking down and walking you through every step you need to prepare financially for a baby, as well as some great ideas on where and when to save money for all things baby. It is such a great resource to make sure your finances are in order before baby arrives. I highly recommend this course to anyone starting those first steps of preparing for a little one on the way!"

- Bethany

What's Included

  • 10 modules with over 40 video (with text) lessons
  • FREE workbook ($17 value)
  • FREE budget template ($9 value)

What You'll Learn

  • How to create a baby budget
  • How to save for baby expenses
  • How to afford the things you want
  • How to budget for your household
  • How to be financially ready for a baby
  • How to navigate medical costs and bills
  • Baby supplies you truly need
  • How to budget and plan for maternity leave
  • How much it really costs to have a baby
  • How to decide between childcare or staying home
  • How to save money on pregnancy & baby expenses
  • Expenses to expect when baby is here

Course Curriculum


  Welcome, Mama!
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  Spend Money On What's Important To You
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  Creating A Baby Budget & Saving For Expenses
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  Budgeting For Baby Supplies
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  How Much It Costs To Have A Baby
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  You Did It!
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"The Budgeting for Baby course that Marissa has created is so easy to follow. I’m a first time mom and really had no idea how much I didn’t know when it came to babies and budgeting. This course really walks you through everything you need to know and then some to be prepared for your bundle of joy at any budget! I can’t thank you enough for helping me feel more prepared and ready financially for anything we may face along the way. I can’t recommend this enough"

- Samantha

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Is this course for me?
This course will be valuable for anyone who is expecting a baby or planning to start their family. This course will be most valuable for those who are earlier in their pregnancy, as it allows for more time to plan. But it will still be helpful for those later on in pregnancy as you plan to navigate your budget with an additional family member.
Does this course work outside the U.S.?
Yes! There may be a couple sections that wouldn't be as applicable to you (medical and insurance, for example), but this budgeting and planning is great for those inside and outside the U.S.!
Is this course for me if I'm not yet expecting?
Yes! While this course was designed for those who are expecting, it's definitely applicable for you! It would give you more time to plan your finances for having a baby. Check out the curriculum to see if that would be helpful for you! And you get lifetime access to the course! So you can go through the lessons now with a higher level plan, and then come back later when you're expecting for the details.
I have another question not answered here
Have additional questions? Email Marissa at [email protected]

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