@iRun1989 but again, you will not be able to claim the expenses prior to the child being born (as there is no one being cared for).
Nor can you claim the expenses for the credit while either of you is not working (and that would include maternity / paternity leave) as the tax credit is to enable you to work.
"You may be able to claim the child and dependent care credit if you paid expenses for the care of a qualifying individual to enable you (and your spouse, if filing a joint return) to work or actively look for work."
https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc602.
