My Pregnancy Life - Pregnancy Checklist. It helps you navigate each trimester, get ready for labor, and prepare for life with your newborn. Keep it handy and let us help make your pregnancy journey as smooth and joyful as possible!

What You Need to Do
for Every Trimester, Before and After Delivery

The Essential PregnancyChecklist

• First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)
  • 1. Confirm Pregnancy
    • Take a home pregnancy test (over-the-counter pregnancy test) or visit your doctor for an HCG blood test.
  • 2. Choose Your Healthcare Provider
    • Schedule your first OB/GYN (obstetrics and gynecology) appointment.
    • Make a list of questions about symptoms, pregnancy, and what to expect for your first doctor's visit.
    • Select an OB/GYN and a hospital for delivery.
    • Check your insurance coverage (or buy insurance if needed).
  • 3. Initial Prenatal Care
    • First prenatal blood tests: blood type, Rh factor, hCG levels, anemia screening.
    • Tests for STIs, HIV, and hepatitis.
    • Discuss genetic testing options with your OB/GYN.
    • Urine test (at each OB/GYN visit).
  • 4. Healthy Habits
    • Stop smoking, alcohol, and limit caffeine intake.
    • Start taking prenatal vitamins (especially folic acid).
    • Begin a safe pregnancy exercise routine.
    • Take a look at prenatal yoga and choose one that is comfortable for you.
  • 5. First Trimester Screenings
    • First prenatal visit screening for STIs, HIV, hepatitis.
    • First ultrasound around 8-10 weeks to confirm your due date (may be transvaginal).
    • Prenatal screening for genetic disorders between weeks 10-13 (ultrasound and blood test).
    • Consult a geneticist if you’re 35+ or have a family history of birth defects.
    • Consult with your OB/GYN about optional genetic testing.
    • Keep track of weight gain with the help of our My Pregnancy Life app.
    • Get a flu shot after checking with your doctor.
• Second Trimester (Weeks 14-27)
  • 1. Routine Doctor Visits
    • Visit your OB/GYN every 4 weeks.
    • Regular urine tests for protein and glucose.
    • Monitor fetal heart rate, fundal height, and baby’s development.
  • 2. 20-Week Anatomy Scan
    • Schedule your anatomy ultrasound to assess the baby’s development.
    • Decide if you want to know your baby’s gender and inform your OB/GYN.
    • Keep track of weight gain with the help of our My Pregnancy Life app.
  • 3. Glucose Tolerance Test
    • Take the glucose test around 24 weeks to check for gestational diabetes.
  • 4. Get Your Tdap Vaccine
    • Protect your baby by getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy after checking with your doctor.
  • 5. Comfort and Sleep
    • Consider a pregnancy pillow to improve sleep comfort. Learn moreabout this in the My Pregnancy Life app or on the mypregnancy.lifewebsite.
    • Start shopping for maternity clothing, a nursing bra and a stretchmark lotion.
    • Learn more about nursing bras, stretch mark lotion and why itmatters in our app or website.
  • 6. Begin Planning for Baby’s Arrival
    • Explore options for baby furniture, clothes, and nursery setup.
    • Take a hospital tour and register for birthing or baby care classes.
• Third Trimester (Weeks 28-40)
  • 1. Doctor Visits Every 2 Weeks
    • Visit your OB/GYN every 2 weeks until week 36, then every week until delivery.
    • Blood tests to check for anemia.
    • Swab for Group B strep between weeks 35-37.
  • 2. Labor Preparation
    • Install a contraction timer app to track labor progress.
    • Review and finalize your birth plan with your doctor.
  • 3. Hospital Bag / Mommy Bag Preparation
    • Pack your hospital bag (see Hospital Bag Checklist below).
    • Confirm your maternity ward registration and get your ID and insurance ready.
  • 4. Install Baby’s Car Seat
    • Make sure your infant car seat is installed and inspected properly before delivery.
• Before Delivery: Hospital Bag / Mommy Bag Checklist
  • 1. Important Documents
    • Photo ID (driver’s license or passport).
    • Insurance card.
    • Hospital registration papers and birth plan.
  • 2. Clothing for Mom
    • Comfortable robe or gown.
    • Nursing bras or maternity bras.
    • Slippers and socks.
    • Comfortable going-home clothes.
  • 3. Toiletries
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste.
    • Hairbrush or comb.
    • Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
    • Lip balm and deodorant.
  • 4. Comfort and Relaxation
    • Phone and charger.
    • Headphones or earplugs.
    • Favorite book or music playlist.
    • Snacks (like energy bars and fruits).
  • 5. For Baby
    • Newborn outfit for going home.
    • Hat and socks.
    • Receiving blanket.
    • Diapers and wipes.
• After Delivery: Bringing Baby Home
  • 1. Newborn Essentials
    • Diapers (newborn size and size 1).
    • Baby wipes.
    • Soft receiving blankets or swaddles.
    • Baby pajamas and onesies.
    • Baby hat and socks.
  • 2. Baby Care Items
    • Baby thermometer.
    • Baby nail clippers.
    • Baby shampoo and gentle soap.
    • Cotton balls for cleaning.
  • 3. Nursery and Sleeping
    • Crib or bassinet (assembled and ready).
    • Fitted crib sheets.
    • Baby monitor (optional but helpful).
  • 4. Your first-aid kit
    • A digital thermometer.
    • A medicine dropper.
    • A nasal aspirator.
    • Sterile gauze and cotton wool.
    • 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
    • Vaseline.
    • Antibacterial cream.
    • Nasal drops.
    • Baby antipyretics.
    • Syringes.
    • An inhaler.
  • 5. Feeding Supplies
    • Breastfeeding: Nursing bras, breast pads, and nipple cream.
    • Bottle feeding: Formula, bottles, and sterilizer.
    • Burp cloths.
  • 6. Car Seat
    • Ensure the infant car seat is properly installed before bringing the baby home.
  • 7. Mom’s Postpartum Essentials
    • Maxi pads for postpartum bleeding.
    • Comfortable postpartum underwear.
    • Pain relief medication (as recommended by your doctor).
    • Nursing pads and hydration snacks.