Pregnancy Checklist
Table of Contents
First Three Months of Pregnancy (The 1st Trimester)
Pregnancy due date calculator
Ensure you have the right dates
Browse web sites
Browse web sites with information about pregnancy and babies
Get a pregnancy book
Read about your baby's development
Talk to your OB doctor
Talk to your OB doctor about diet, fluid needs, exercise, rest and activity.
Stop smoking
Ask your doctor before taking any medication
even aspirin or nose spray
Prenatal vitamins
Make sure you take your prenatal vitamins every day.
4th Month of Pregnancy
Contact your hospital.
Review Insurance
Review your insurance pregnancy coverage and co-pay.
Check maternity leave benefits
Check with your employer about maternity leave benefits.
Find parent education classes.
Decide which classes you want to take.
5th Month of Pregnancy
Select possible names for your baby
Think about how you want to feed your baby.
Choose a doctor to take care of your baby.
6th Month of Pregnancy
Begin to plan for your child birth experience.
Call your chosen baby care doctor to ask to become a patient.
Shop for baby care items.
Think about child-care plans
Begin to think about child-care plans, if returning to work or school.
7th Month of Pregnancy
Sign-up for Parent Education Classes.
Decide on feeding method
Breastfeeding or bottle feeding?
required newborn tests
Ask your doctor about required newborn tests.
8th Month of Pregnancy
Start gathering items for your hospital bag
Start gathering items for your hospital bag
Make a practice run to the hospital
Check out parking and entrance.
Finish baby room
Make sure everything is ready at home for the baby.
Prepare siblings for the birth of the new baby.
Shop for an approved infant car seat.
9th Month of Pregnancy
Pack your bags for the hospital.
Decide on baby's name.
Learn to use the infant car seat.
Follow-up on child-care plans
Fix and freeze some meals
Fix and freeze some future meals; arrange for help once home.
Double check that you have all needed baby supplies.
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Introduction
Who it's for
This Pregnancy Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Pregnancy essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Pregnancy structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Pregnancy Checklist
- Save Pregnancy Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Pregnancy (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.