In Babies, writer Lisa van de Geyn leans on financial experts to help parents reduce their expenses and prepare for the financial consequences of the new additions to their families. This guide will ensure new parents are well-versed in everything from the benefits of setting up a registered education savings plan and the tax implications of maternity and parental leave, to the payments they're entitled to from the government after the baby arrives and advice on getting on employment insurance. The approach to budgeting and financial tips & tricks will help new parents work through the financial implications so they can embrace the sheer excitement of pregnancy knowing they are ready and equipped to cope with the consequences to their bank account.