Week by Week Checklist For Pregnant Women

Once you get pregnant, there are actually a lot of things to do before you meet your little one. The pregnancy checklist includes baby showers, an appointment with your GP, diet, nutrition, exercising, and many others. However, all these baby to-do lists should not be overwhelming you.

In fact, the steps you need to take every week are different, and the following timeline can be broken down into small chunks. Below, you can find valuable information on what you should be doing every week during pregnancy, to keep both you and as well as your baby healthy.

Pregnancy Checklist For The First Trimester

4 Weeks

You may start taking prenatal vitamins as your everyday routine if you have not started already. When you get one, make sure it contains folic acid, since it can prevent birth defects.

5 Weeks

Before seeing your GP for the first time during your pregnancy, check your local hospitals and learn more about what each of them has in terms of delivery facilities and staff. Read reviews and ask friends who may know. This will help you down the line when you are choosing your OB/GYN as most are associated with a particular hospital.

6 Weeks

Schedule your initial prenatal appointment at 8 weeks. Make your first prenatal appointment for 8 or 9 weeks.

Not happy with your current doctor? You may also contact your friends for an OB or midwife suggestion.

7 Weeks

Start making a list of the biggest pregnancy questions in the mind so you can discuss it at your first meeting with your OB/GYN. The questions can be around a variety of things, including dietary advice or how to cope with stress.

8 Weeks

Visit the local drugstore to buy a few important items to aid you with morning sickness, which you are going to experience, such as ginger drops, saltine crackers, and so on. Keep these in your bedside stand, purse or desk.

9 Weeks

Cant tolerate odors? You may want to use unscented versions of soaps and other cleaning products. Also, use unscented detergent for washing your clothes.

10 Weeks

Around the 11th week, you can schedule your CVS test.

11 Weeks

Buy a book about pregnancy, to get yourself educated and informed about what’s to come. Many sources include all the important knowledge you need to know about pregnancy health.

12 Weeks

Although the following tip may seem a bit early to spend time on, it may help you to plan in advance. Some daycare providers have waitlists, so call a few to see when you need to start looking for one.

13 Weeks

You may start to plan on how and when you are going to share the great news with friends, colleagues, and members of your family who don’t know yet.

Pregnancy Checklist For The Second Trimester

14 Weeks

Since you will pass all your duties at work when you’re on leave, it is the best time to prepare and summarize.

15 Weeks

You can opt for purchasing some maternity clothes if the current ones are getting tight.

16 Weeks

Since baby shower time gets closer, you need to find out where it is going to be hosted. You can decide on the date and the guest list.

17 Weeks

It is time to schedule your 20-week ultrasound appointment if you have not done so already. Also, you can decide on whether if you want to get your little one’s gender determined.

18 Weeks

Starting from week 18, you should try sleeping on your side, preferably on the left side. If you are having difficulties in sleeping on your side, you can try pregnancy pillows that are specifically designed for pregnant women.

The proper sleeping position helps blood and nutrients flow to the placenta as well as your baby.

19 Weeks

If you have a local parent resource center, then it is time to get registered for childbirth classes.

20 Weeks

Since you are almost done with the first half of your pregnancy, you can do something fun to celebrate! Having a prenatal massage or a nice dinner are among the choices.

21 Weeks

Schedule your first appointment for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. Keep in mind that since you are going to spend some time at the lab, its a good idea to take some useful items with you, such as a book.

22 Weeks

This may be a good time to start the research on strollers, car seats as well as baby carriers.

23 Weeks

Starting Kegels is a good choice at 24 weeks since it can help with bladder control following the delivery period. Try to make them a routine by regularly doing them at the same time every day.

24 Weeks

Those, who are planning to pump, may receive a free breast pump through the insurance if they are eligible.

25 Weeks

Decide on what you want to include in your birth plan, and make some copies to consult your healthcare provider.

26 Weeks

You can find the little one’s patterns by starting to count kicks each day at the same time.

Pregnancy Checklist For The Second Trimester

27 Weeks

Accessorize your nursery by placing together artwork, rugs, and fun toys.

28 Weeks

Being anxious at this time is quite normal. Some expectant mothers utilize certain apps in order to help them to overcome anxiety through regular meditation, such as tai chi since it helps to calm your mind.

29 Weeks

From week 30, you will be asked to meet your doctor once every two weeks, so get those appointments scheduled.

30 Weeks

Prepare the bag for the hospital, while including some baby things, too.

31 Weeks

Take a tour at your delivery center to figure out where you need to park, the exact location of the labor and delivery department, and the fastest way there.

32 Weeks

Prepare for your Group B Strep test around 37 weeks.

33 Weeks

Mothers planning to breastfeed may register at a local class to get educated since it can make things easier in advance.

34 Weeks

Contact your insurance provider to find out how to add your little once he is born if you need to. This is also a good time to figure out how to apply for birth certificates and social insurance numbers for your little one.

35 Weeks

Since your doctor will ask you to visit her every week, things will get really busy.

36 Weeks

Ask colleagues, neighbors for advice for a pediatrician. Your own doctor or midwife can also have their suggestions.

37 Weeks

If you are still working, make sure everything is squared away at work so your leave can be a real leave. Start packing you overnight bag for the hospital, baby can be here any time!

38 Weeks

Make a “Baby Watch List” of whoever wants to know when you deliver your baby. Assign this list to your sister, mother, or any person you are confident with so that they can let others the good news. Also, it is a good idea to make sure you have packed the essentials for the baby: newborn diapers, bottle, formula, etc.

39 Weeks

Get that baby car seat installed since you will need one in the car to take your baby home.

40 Weeks

The hospital will supply you with some basic baby care products, such as diapers and a nasal aspirant. In addition, they also provide postpartum care items for the abdominal muscles, such as perineum cold packs or a Velcro belly band if you had a C-section.

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