Complete Pregnancy Checklist
A comprehensive, medically-informed checklist covering every stage of your pregnancy — from preconception through postpartum. Each item includes a clear explanation of why it matters and when to act.
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Start folic acid (400–800 mcg daily)
Schedule preconception check-up
Review all current medications with your doctor
Stop alcohol, smoking, and recreational drugs
Check vaccination status (rubella, varicella, hepatitis B)
Achieve a healthy BMI before conception
Genetic carrier screening (if applicable)
Confirm pregnancy with home test + blood hCG test
Schedule your first prenatal appointment (8–10 weeks)
Continue prenatal vitamins with folic acid + DHA
Avoid high-mercury fish (shark, swordfish, king mackerel)
Avoid raw meat, unpasteurized dairy, and deli meats
Limit caffeine to under 200 mg/day (1 cup of coffee)
Manage morning sickness: small frequent meals, ginger, vitamin B6
Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and overheating
Inform your doctor of any bleeding or cramping
First trimester screening: NT scan + blood tests (11–14 weeks)
Consider NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing)
CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) if indicated (10–13 weeks)
Dental check-up and cleaning
Research maternity leave policies and rights
Begin pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises
Discuss genetic counseling if family history warrants
Quad screen / maternal serum screening (15–20 weeks)
Anatomy scan ultrasound (18–22 weeks) — the "big scan"
Amniocentesis if indicated (15–20 weeks)
Start researching and booking childbirth classes
Begin planning the nursery
Create baby registry / wishlist
Research and interview pediatricians
Discuss birth plan preferences with your provider
Start wearing a seatbelt correctly (below the bump)
Glucose challenge test / GCT (24–28 weeks)
Tdap vaccine (whooping cough) — recommended 27–36 weeks
Flu vaccine (if pregnant during flu season)
Complete blood count (CBC) and iron check
Learn the signs of preterm labor
Consider maternity photos (28–32 weeks is ideal)
Start sleeping on your left side
Start daily fetal kick counts (28+ weeks)
Group B Strep (GBS) test (35–37 weeks)
Pre-register at your hospital or birth center
Pack your hospital bag (by week 36)
Install and inspect car seat (have it professionally checked)
Finalize and share your birth plan
Attend childbirth education class
Set up the nursery and wash baby items
Arrange childcare for older children during labor
Stock freezer with postpartum meals
Learn the signs of labor vs. Braxton Hicks
Discuss pain management options with your provider
Weekly prenatal appointments (37–40 weeks)
Confirm baby's position (head down / vertex)
Know when to go to the hospital
Confirm your support person and birth team
Discuss induction options if going past 40–41 weeks
Prepare for skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth
Decide on cord clamping preference (delayed vs. immediate)
Register baby's birth certificate (within 10 days in most countries)
Apply for Social Security number / National ID for baby
Add baby to health insurance within 30 days of birth
Schedule newborn pediatrician visit (3–5 days after birth)
Confirm newborn screening tests were completed
Establish breastfeeding support (lactation consultant if needed)
Monitor for postpartum depression symptoms
Schedule 6-week postpartum check-up
Update will and guardianship documents
Apply for parental leave / FMLA