What are the first things to do when you get pregnant?
We’re here to help with all your next steps to take when you find out you’re pregnant.
- Tell someone (if you want to)
- Choose a healthcare professional.
- Schedule your first prenatal appointment.
- Start taking prenatal vitamins.
- Discuss medications with your doctor.
- Make a work plan.
- Cut out alcohol and substance use.
How do you prepare a baby timeline?
A baby preparation timeline
- Call the OB and set up your first appointment.
- Follow pregnancy health guidelines.
- Read up on pregnancy.
- Start telling people you’re having a baby.
- Start to research daycare.
- Start to research what to buy.
- Find a pediatrician.
- Decide on your birth plan and hospital for delivery.
What do I need to prepare for baby month by month?
Month 1
- Make an appointment with your OBGYN to verify that you’re pregnant and to make sure that the pregnancy appears normal.
- Take a look at your insurance plan to understand what prenatal care is covered.
- Start keeping a baby diary!
- Adjust your diet.
- Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
- Exercise regularly.
When should I start getting baby stuff ready?
Many expecting parents prefer to wait to buy baby stuff until they find out the gender of their baby. This generally happens between 18 and 21 weeks, but some people find out as early as 12 weeks. Of course, you don’t need to know the gender of your baby to begin buying things for them.
When should I start getting the nursery ready?
When is a good time to start putting together my nursery? Most of our pregnant pals say they’re aiming for the second trimester. After all, this is the time in pregnancy when you’ll feel most up to it, and decorating plans may become clearer if you’re peeking at baby’s sex.
When should you start putting baby stuff on?
