Pregnancy

Maternity clothes

Don't buy maternity clothes if you can help it.  Maternity clothes are much more expensive than regular clothes and are only worn for a short period of time.  Instead, you can buy clothes a size or 2 larger than usual that will take you through most of your pregnancy and the post pregnancy months as your body returns to its normal size.  Also, check with friends and family members who may have been pregnant before you.  They may be glad to give or lend you their old maternity clothes.

Discounts & Freebies

Let manufacturers know that you are pregnant by putting your name on mailing lists at maternity clothing stores and baby furniture stores.  Before you know it, your mailbox will be full of money-saving offers that you will actually need and use.  Just for fun, when I was pregnant, I would spell my name wrong at different store so I could see which store sold my personal information to whom.  

Reading materials

Don't pay for expensive pregnancy books.  You can pick them up at the library.  You can buy them at thrift stores.  You can use online book swap websites such as PaperbackSwap.com.

Food cravings

If you can't control the food cravings, you can at least save money on your late night cravings by making the foods that you crave the most at home.  This way, when you have a craving, you aren't sending your spouse out in the middle of the night looking for an open store or restaurant.  If your cravings are more simple (such as ice cream and pickles), fill your refrigerator with those extra items.  That way, you will save on gas for those late night treats.

Baby equipment

Start collecting items for your baby early by scouring garage sales.  Everything you purchase does not have to be brand new.  Look for baby monitors, diaper pails, room decor, rocking chairs, dressers, changing tables, and other items that tend to cost more than they need to. Also put out feelers among your friends and family for items you would like to borrow or get for free.
 

Worth the money...

Now, a few things you should never skimp on during pregnancy:

Healthy food

Medical care

Crib

Car seat

You want to give your baby the best headstart as possible.  Take care of your body while you are pregnant and make sure your newborn has the safest bed and car seat that you can find.  

Read: It's A Bargain, Baby:  How To Save Money On Baby Stuff

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