• • Decide who/when/how you will tell people about the baby
  • Think about names (we liked the fun Babyname app)
  • Set up baby registry (Babylist and Amazon are good options)
  • Think about childcare options (e.g., nanny, daycare, family, staying home, etc.)
  • Make a list of childcare options
  • Start scheduling daycare tours / nanny agency options
  • Plan a babymoon (read our itinerary here)

Months 4 – 5

• • Think about who will be on your “team” (e.g., chiropractor, doula, birth class instructor, etc.)

  • Choose baby’s doctor

  • Finalize baby registry

  • Schedule a birth class for third trimester

  • Talk to HR about leave and fill out paperwork

  • Schedule Infant CPR class

  • Talk to insurance about breast pump options and other pregnancy benefits

  • Decide on cord blood banking & placenta encapsulation

  • Start to set up nursery

  • Go on your babymoon! (Big or smalll)

Months 6 – 7

• • Take birth class

  • Take infant CPR class

  • Take a breastfeeding class

  • Order postpartum supplies

  • Organize nursery

  • Create spaces/additional stations around house for baby items (in your room, in the kitchen, etc.)

  • Schedule someone to watch any pets or children during L&D

  • Create birth plan

  • Decide who will be in room during labor

  • Decide on who will visit and when at hospital

  • Hire a newborn photographer (if you want – we were happy we did this!)

Months 8 – 8.5

• • Finish organizing nursery

  • Set up postpartum station in bathroom

  • Wash baby clothes

  • Pack hospital bag

  • Prep freezer meals

  • Install car seat and learn how to adjust it

  • Learn how to use stroller

  • Update your will

  • Pre-register at hospital

  • Tour your hospital

  • Pick out birth announcements

  • Schedule postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy appointment

  • Schedule postpartum support (e.g., family, postpartum doula, night nurse)

Months 9+

• • Add baby to insurance

  • Babyproof

  • Schedule lactation consultant

  • Open a 529 account