And for more and more parents, that list also includes their birthdays.
Expectant mothers pick a day around their due date for the doctor to induce labor.
Sounds like the ultimate in advance planning. No surprises, no mad dashes to the hospital. But some worry this convenience may come at a cost, to both mother and child. Caitlin Lederer was born on the third of August, right on schedule. That's the date her mother chose to bring her into the world.