If you are expecting to give birth sometime soon, you want to have extra money in order to care for your child after he or she is born. Babies are expensive and you must be prepared to afford everything they will need. Here are four safe ways to obtain some extra money:  

Payday Loans
   Payday loans are short term loans that can safely get you cash in as little as 24 hours. There are many companies that offer payday loans and qualifying for one is pretty easy as long as you meet all the requirements, such as having a bank account and a steady job. In general, you have to have been at your job at least 90 days to qualify for a payday loan. Applying for one only takes a couple of minutes and you can apply online from the comfort of your own home. Upon approval, most companies will deposit the money into your bank account right away. Just make sure that when you get your next paycheck from your employer you are able to pay the loan back in full. This is the only truly safe way to obtain money from a payday loan.  

Yard Sales
  Most of us have at least some possessions we don’t want or need anymore. Having a yard sale and selling these possessions can be a safe way to get some extra cash for when your baby is born. You can either set up a yard sale in your neighborhood or get a table at a flea market. Flea market space must be purchased, so you will want to be fairly certain you will be able to make a profit on the possessions you sell. In the case of a typical yard sale, try to get others in your neighborhood to participate because this will draw more people in.  

Offer Services From Home
    Another great way to safely obtain some money when you are expecting a baby is to offer services that you can do from the comfort of your own home. If you are artistic, consider making artwork you can sell online or throughout your neighborhood. If you like to read and write, offer to write book reviews for new authors.  

Dip Into Your Savings
    Hopefully you have a savings account that you can take some money from if you find yourself needing extra money with no way to obtain it.