Third Trimester Pregnancy Checklist

You may be feeling more tired during your third trimester, but there are a few more important things to do before baby arrives.

• Take a birthing class and hospital tour.
• Prepare for your baby shower – make a gift registry.
• Settle on a baby name.
• Baby-proof your house.
• Finishing touches on the nursery – if it’s not done already, now is the time to let go of any extra projects you dreamed of and just tidy things up.
• Wash your newborns new clothes, so they are ready to wear.
• Complete your shopping list:
  – Nursing bras
  – Car seat
  – Stroller
  – Baby carriers
  – All baby feeding supplies
  – Diaper supplies
  – Baby bath tub
  – Baby monitor
• Make arrangements with your employer for maternity leave (if applicable).
• Make arrangements for your older children while you are at the hospital (if applicable).
• Start making meals to store in your freezer – especially any time-consuming healthy favorites.
• Write & finish your Birth Plan: If you need tips on writing a birth plan, check out this blog post to help.
• Pack your Hospital Bag – don’t forget your AlphaCord cord blood & cord tissue collection kit.
• Select a pediatrician for your newborn.
• Install your infant car seat – they can be tricky to install correctly for first-timers, so don’t wait til you are at the hospital and your newborn is waiting for their first car ride home.
• Select a birth announcement and prepare addresses. Once baby comes, all you have to do is drop the photo in.
• Review signs of labor.
• Get plenty of rest & enjoy some quiet time with your partner and loved ones.

Disclaimer: AlphaCord does not endorse or make recommendations with respect to research, medications, or treatment. All information provided is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.