To do: Join (and lurk) in the Facebook groups

If you're on Facebook, you know that it has pros, cons, and plenty of crazy - however, it's actually a decent place to find local recommendations for things like doctors, hospitals, birthing centers, nanny/childcare options, kid-friendly restaurants, you name it. The only caveat I have before joining any group is to ensure the group is private (check your settings and the group settings), assuming you don't want people to see you joined the group before you're ready to discuss your pregnancy. You may also want to refrain from posting in the group until you've told your "Tier 1" and "Tier 2" just in an abundance of caution. Remember that Facebook isn’t anonymous, but there’s plenty you can glean from reading other women’s questions and the various responses!