Whether you should buy a house while pregnant is really a very individual decision we can't answer here. You need to make that choice based on your finances and personal goals. However, we can offer some pros and cons:ProsBuying a house could secure the space you need for your growing family.Securing a home sooner could be beneficial if rates rise in the future.If you’re returning to work by the time of your first mortgage payment, you’ll be able to qualify with your regular income.Lenders may be able to qualify you with your temporary leave income and/or through verifying extra reserves.ConsIf you don’t feel ready while not on the job, you could be straining yourself financially.Rates could fall and you might be in a better financial position to take advantage after returning to work.If your maternity leave is unpaid or the temporary wages too low, you may not be able to qualify while on FMLA.You may be required to qualify with more reserve funds. Making payments out of those funds for an extended period could significantly deplete your savings.