Currently my husband, Sam, and I are expecting our sixth baby! After my last pregnancy I created a checklist of what I truly needed to focus on during each trimester. Sometimes you feel like you need to do all the things right away when really you have 9 months to take your time and plan things out. While I get ready for this sweet baby boy, I wanted to share with you my Helpful Pregnancy Checklist by Trimester. This checklist is by no means exhaustive, and not everything listed is required. I tried to include as many things as I could think of whether for new or seasoned mothers. Keep reading for a simple yet Helpful Pregnancy Checklist by Trimester.
Pregnancy Checklist for First Trimester
- Take Prenatal Vitamins OR Supplements
- Drink Water
- Make Freezer Meals. This will come in handy on those days when you are too tired to cook.
- Rest
- Research Maternity Care with Your Health Insurance
- Research OBGYN OR Other Birthing Options.
- Schedule First Doctor OR Midwife Appointment
- Research Childcare Options if Applicable.
- Find Out Baby’s Gender via Blood Test if Desired.
- Read Pregnancy Books
Second Trimester
- Take Prenatal Vitamins OR Supplements
- Drink Water
- Send Out Pregnancy Announcements
- Find Out Baby’s Gender via Ultrasound if Desired.
- Have a Gender Reveal Party
- Create Baby Registry
- Help Plan Your Baby Shower if Applicable.
- Purchase Maternity Clothes
- Purchase Baby Items
- Research and Select Pediatrician.
- Take a Childbirth OR Parenting Class if Interested.
- Plan a Babymoon
- Read Pregnancy Books
Third Trimester
- Take Prenatal Vitamins OR Supplements
- Drink Water
- Purchase Baby Items
- Set Up Baby Space OR Nursery
- Pack Hospital Bag OR Purchase Birthing Supplies for Home Birth
- Purchase Postpartum Products for Mom. (Ex. Nursing Bras, Nipple Cream, Pads, Snacks, Etc.)
- Make Freezer Meals
- Rest
- Enjoy Baby Shower
- Tour Pediatrician Office if Desired.
- Schedule and Plan Out Maternity Leave with Work
- Confirm Childcare for after Maternity Leave
- Plan Out Family Visits and Help. For ideas read my post on Ways to Help Expectant OR New Mother.
- Plan Care for Older Children
- Read Pregnancy OR Parenting Books
Fourth Trimester OR Postpartum Checklist
- Take Vitamins OR Supplements
- Drink Water
- Cuddle Baby
- Rest and Relax
- Add Baby to Health Insurance Plan
- Purchase Birth Certificate
- Create Birth Announcements if Desired.
- Schedule Newborn OR Family Photos if Desired.
- Write Thank You Notes for Baby Gifts
- Prepare for Childcare and Return to Work if Applicable.
- Read Parenting Books
I hope this simple yet Helpful Pregnancy Checklist by Trimester is beneficial for you.
If you have any other ideas to add please leave them in the comments.
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