Intro Text: A few additional tips for expecting mothers would be to pack a distinguishable box — maybe see-through or brightly colored — with the pregnancy items you’ll need to have accessible. Knowing these items and other essentials are in arms-reach can help to ease worry when boxes are in transit. Lastly, be sure to keep nutritious snacks available on the big day. Hunger could make the experience seem more awful than it really is for you and those offering a hand.

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