Month-by-Month Pregnancy Checklist for Expectant Moms First Three Months of Pregnancy (The 1st Trimester) Look through all of the Maternity Services information on this website Browse other websites with information about pregnancy and babies Get a book on pregnancy and read about the first trimester Read about your baby’s development in first trimester Talk to your OB doctor about diet, fluid needs, exercise, rest and activity Stop smoking, stop drinking alcohol and don’t use any street drugs Ask your doctor before taking any medication (even aspirin or nose spray) Make sure you take your prenatal vitamins every day 4th Month of Pregnancy Contact your hospital – Brunswick Campus or Camden Campus Review your insurance pregnancy coverage and co-pay Check with your employer about maternity and family leave benefits Learn about parent education classes Decide which classes you want to take 5th Month of Pregnancy Read the section on this website After Your Baby is Born Select possible names for your baby or babies Think about how you want to feed your baby Choose a doctor to take care of your baby – See How to Choose a Pediatrician 6th Month of Pregnancy Begin to plan for your childbirth experience Call your chosen baby care doctor to ask to become a patient Ask questions of the baby care doctor Shop for baby care items Begin to think about child-care plans, if returning to work or school 7th Month of Pregnancy Sign-up for Parent Education Classes Arrange for a maternity tour if you’re not going to childbirth classes Decide on feeding method for your new baby Ask your doctor about required newborn tests 8th Month of Pregnancy Start gathering items to pack for the hospital Make a practice run to the hospital. Check out parking and entrance Make sure everything is ready at home for the baby Prepare siblings for the birth of the new baby – See Sibling Preparation Shop for an approved infant car safety seat 9th Month of Pregnancy Pack your bags for the hospital -See Packing for Hospital Decide on baby’s name Learn to use the infant car seat Follow-up on child-care plans, if returning to work or school Fix and freeze some future meals; arrange for help once home Double check that you have all needed baby supplies