Pregnancy To Do List
Compiled by our bubhub members, this is an invaluable printable list of everything that you need to do - plus a few 'treats' - whilst you are pregnant. "Preggie-brain" may mean that you are likely to forget things, so keep this list handy and make sure that you don't miss out on important deadlines, appointments and things to do!
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FIRST TRIMESTER
Calculate your due dateBook an appointment with your GP to get referrals for blood tests/ultrasoundStart researching local maternity hospitals & birth centresSign-up for the week-by-week pregnancy email guideFind out what foods you should avoid – and what foods you SHOULD includeInvestigate your maternity leave entitlementsJoin a 'when are you due' birth group Have your Nuchal Translucency Scan around 12 weeksStart thinking about baby namesSECOND TRIMESTER
Strengthen your pelvic floorRead our newborn essential shopping list - for tips on buying nursery equipmentHave a browse around your local baby shopCheck with your OB/doctor whether it is safe to do some pregnancy exerciseIndulge in some stylish maternity clothesBuy a pregnancy pillow and/or other body support and health products Book yourself into an antenatal & birth preparation class (might seem early, but they do get booked up)Explore employing a birth attendant or doula or a hypnobirthing specialistGet fitted for a maternity braPut your name down at local childcare centres or nanny agencies (waiting lists can be huge!)Have your Morphology scan – around 20 weeksTreat yourself to a pregnancy massage or pregnancy retreat / weekendTHIRD TRIMESTER
Have a baby shower!Book a 3d / 4d ultrasound scan servicesHave your baby safety capsule fitted into your car (you need it for that first trip home from the hospital)Pack your hospital bagRead up on using modern cloth nappies (mcns) and reviews of mcns and disposable nappiesPrepare your older children - have a plan for them while you’re in labourStock up the freezer and organise to have your groceries home deliveredRead up on cord blood donationOrganise a birth announcement serviceWHAT NEXT?
Print out the newborn to do list Sign up for our baby and toddler emails …
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