Third Trimester Pregnancy Checklist

December 29, 2008 by Candy  
Filed under Pregnancy, The Last Trimester

Congratulations, you’re almost there! This has been one of the longest, most rewarding journeys of your life.

Pregnant

In just a short while, your bundle will arrive; in the meantime, here is a checklist of  some things to keep in mind to ensure a happy, healthy third trimester:
_____  Drink lots of water and keep up good, healthy eating habits.

_____  Gently stretch and walk daily. A nice relaxing swim is great too.

_____  Get comfortable and familiar with normal signs of labor so you can read your body when its your time.

_____  Reduce your risk of episiotomy or severe tears by beginning perineal massage by week 36 or earlier.

_____  Prepare meals and freeze them. Better yet, have someone do it for you.

_____  Make sure all your hospital arrangements are in place.

_____  Carry your spouse, doctor’s, friend’s or emergency contact’s numbers with you at all times.

_____  Keep appointments with your doctor.  You will probably be going about every 2 weeks now and you want to make sure everything is as it should be.

_____  Think about whether or not you’re going to breastfeed. Take a breastfeeding class to find out more.

_____  Read a good book!

_____  Start working on your birth plan and talk about it with your doctor.

_____  Tour your birth unit or hospital and ask any questions you might have. If you’re delivering at home, ask the midwife or dula anything you need to.

_____  Make sure you have an emergency childcare plan in place if you have other younger children.

_____  Pack your bag for the hospital and leave it next to the bed.

_____  Have your spouse, neighbor and you all test drive the route to the hospital.

_____  Watch a good movie!

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