The Complete Pregnancy Checklist, Trimester by Trimester

01First Trimester (Weeks 1-12)

• Schedule first prenatal appointment
• Start prenatal vitamin
• Confirm due date
• Review maternity insurance coverage
• Follow provider's dietary guidance
• Tell employer, on your timeline
• Start a symptom log if needed
• Line up support for early appointments

02Second Trimester (Weeks 13-27)

• Schedule anatomy scan
• Research childbirth classes
• Start maternity clothes shopping
• Research pediatricians
• Think through nursery basics
• Discuss parental leave with employer
• Consider glucose screening
• Start baby registry
• Research car seats

03Third Trimester (Weeks 28-40)

• Pack hospital bag by week 36
• Install and inspect car seat
• Pre-register at hospital
• Finalize birth plan
• Set up nursery essentials
• Wash newborn clothes and linens
• Stock freezer with easy meals
• Confirm postpartum support plan
• Pack a go bag by week 37
• Know the signs of labor

04Paperwork & Admin

• Understand hospital paperwork process
• Know how to add baby to insurance
• Research birth certificate / SSN process
• Update will or emergency contacts
• Confirm leave paperwork submitted