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Pregnancy Weekly Checklist

Medium 18 items · 20 min
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testuser Published 1 month ago
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A practical weekly checklist for expectant parents to track antenatal care, nutrition, safe exercise, and newborn prep across the trimesters. Use it to stay organized, prioritize safety items, and share plans with your care team and partner.

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  1. Book first antenatal appointment — Contact your provider to confirm dates and bring medical history and ID.
  2. Start prenatal vitamins — Begin a prenatal vitamin with folic acid; confirm dosage with your provider.
  3. Schedule and track antenatal appointments — Use a calendar or app to log dates, test results, and next steps.
  4. Plan and book key scans — Arrange dating and anatomy scans per provider recommendations.
  5. Arrange routine blood tests and screenings — Include blood type, anemia checks, infection screens, and glucose testing.
  6. Discuss medications and supplements with your provider — Review prescription and OTC meds for pregnancy safety before continuing.
  7. Get recommended vaccines — Ask about flu and whooping cough timing and eligibility during pregnancy.
  8. Maintain a balanced weekly meal plan — Include protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods.
  9. Stay hydrated and monitor weight gain — Track daily fluids and note gradual weight changes; report sudden spikes.
  10. Follow a safe exercise routine — Aim for regular walking, prenatal yoga, or swimming; avoid high-risk activities.
  11. Practice pelvic floor exercises daily — Do short Kegel sets several times a day to support labor and recovery.
  12. Monitor fetal movements daily — Count kicks in later months and report any noticeable reduction promptly.
  13. Prepare birth preferences and share with your partner — Note pain relief choices, support persons, and preferred birthing positions.
  14. Pack hospital bag by 36 weeks — Assemble essentials for labor, birth, and the first 24–48 hours at the hospital.
  15. Pack ID, insurance, and birth plan — Keep documents and emergency contact list in an easy-to-grab folder.
  16. Pack essentials for baby and parent — Include comfy clothes, toiletries, newborn outfit, and basic feeding items.
  17. Install and check infant car seat — Install securely and verify fit; practice buckling with a doll or partner.
  18. Set up newborn essentials at home — Prepare a safe sleep space, diapers, sterile feeding items, and emergency contacts.
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