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pregnancy to do list

Happy expectant mother

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!

Many of the 'To Do' items below link to a useful page on this site with tools and directory listings for your region.

Bookmark this page and return to it for the links to the listings and information. Got a pregnant friend? Send this to them - they'll thank you!

Visit our Pregnancy Info Hub for a complete list of pregnancy products, pregnancy services, articles, tools and more.

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first trimester

Calculate your due date
Research your antenatal care options
Book an appointment with your GP to get referrals for blood tests/ultrasound
Start researching local maternity hospitals
Sign-up for the week-by-week pregnancy email guide
Find out what foods you should avoid - and what foods you should include
Investigate your maternity leave entitlements
Join a 'when are you due' birth group (note you must be a logged in forum member to view these Due In Group discussions)
Book in for antenatal screening tests
Learn which exercises are safe and which to avoid

second trimester

Read our newborn essential shopping list - for tips on buying nursery equipment
Tell your employer and arrange maternity leave
Have a browse around your local baby shop
Check with your OB/midwife to see if they are happy for you to join a pregnancy exercise class
Treat your pregnancy aches and pains
Indulge in some stylish maternity clothes
Strengthen your pelvic floor
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 specialist
Continue with your antenatal screening tests and scans
Start thinking about baby names
Start considering your options for labour and birth using our birth plan template

third trimester

Have a baby shower!
Have your baby safety capsule fitted into your car (you need it for that first trip home from the hospital)
Get the nursery ready
Stock up on some pantry staples and freeze some meals
Pack your hospital bag
Get the paperwork for your newborn started
Get some tips on coping with a newborn!
Ask our forum members about their experiences and any fears or concerns that you have.  It really does help to ask and share.

what next?

Print out the newborn to do list
Sign up for our baby and toddler emails

Thanks to all the Bub Hub members who helped compile this guide.

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