I have analyzed the situation and found quite a few good things about being pregnant in NYC as opposed to more suburban locations. Sure, there are some bad things, but the good things are pretty darn good.

1. You can theoretically walk anywhere you need to go for the entire 9 months, avoiding other vomit-inducing transportation options.  So long, in-car barf buckets!

2. You are never more than half a block away from a street-corner trash can, just in case. In addition, shoebox-sized apartments increase the odds of dropping Chuck off at the Superbowl on time.

4. An inexpensive foot massage and pedicure is literally around the corner.

5. Midnight cravings? Any food imaginable can be delivered within minutes.

6. By third trimester, almost guaranteed a seat on any crowded bus or train (one would hope).

7. The satisfaction of knowing that your child will always be cool due to having “New York City” on their birth certificate.

8. You have the world’s best excuse to get an expensive stroller–it will be your car. And last I checked, they are still cheaper than cars. Slightly.

9. Have your chance at the clichéd “I gave birth in a taxi cab” story. On second thought, just walk to the delivery room.

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