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Having a Baby - Pregnancy Checklist
Before you get Pregnant
Understand why you want to have a child and what it takes to take care of and raise a child (understand the change in your life and the lives of those around you).
Understand the financial impacts of life with a new baby
Read some pregnancy books like "What to Expect when you are expecting"
If you are trying avoid drugs, tobacco and alcohol
If you are trying, look into your ovulation timing
Once you are Pregnant - 1st Trimester
Confirm your pregnancy with your doctor (usually at 8-9 weeks)
Work with your doctor to evaluate your diet and change if needed (increase foods with folic acid, iron and high carb/ high protein foods).
Work with your doctor to evaluate your diet and change if needed (increase foods with folic acid, iron and high carb/ high protein foods).
Make sure any medication (over counter and prescription) is approved by your OBGYN doctor
Drink lots of water
Rest whenever you feel tired
2nd Trimester
Announce your pregnancy (after the 1st trimester - 3 months)
Drink lots of water
Rest whenever you feel tired
Schedule your ultrasound
Take your ultrasound
Schedule your birthing classes
Start researching your baby's pediatrician (get referrals if possible)
Start researching your baby stroller
Start researching your baby carseat
Start researching your baby crib
3rd Trimester
Drink lots of water
Rest whenever you feel tired
Take your birthing classes
Visit and get familiar with your prospective birthing center/hospital
Look into your birth announcements
Buy stroller
Buy crib and mattress/bassinet, sleeper
Buy carseat/infant carrier
Buy diaper bag
Buy baby bottles and breast pump
Buy baby pacifier
Buy baby diapers and baby wipes
Buy other baby supplies (lotion, wash, shampoo, detergent, cotton balls, baby oil, baby brush, nail clippers, thermometer...etc)
Buy baby clothes (onesies, sleepers, booties, bibs...etc)
Buy baby bathtub, baby towels, burp cloths
Buy baby blankets
Buy baby high chair
Buy baby swing
Buy baby play yard/gym
Buy baby safety gate
Buy baby monitor
Buy baby rattle, mobile, toys
Buy crib sheets
Buy dresser and changing table (including changing pad)
Buy diaper pail
Get your babys room ready (paint, decorate, lamp, rug....etc)
Get your carseat installed by professional
Prepare your bag for your hospital stay (including babys coming home outfit)
Deliver baby
Bring baby home
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