26 – 28 weeks
OB visits for diabetes screen and other bloodwork

Tdap vaccine for you, your partner, and other family members

Weight gain is on track? 25 – 35 lbs total; 35 – 45 lbs total if you are having twins!

28 – 32 weeks
OB Visit – every two weeks

Great time for that 4-D ultrasound of your baby (smile)

Begin fetal kick counts (10 movements in 2 hours, once or twice a day)

Pre-register at your hospital of choice

Sign up for cord blood banking

Childbirth classes begin

Baby Shower!

Pre-term contractions?

32 – 36 weeks
OB visits – every 2 weeks

Buy a car seat

Pack a hospital bag

Group B Strep test (35 – 37 weeks)

Last time to fly safely (32 – 34 weeks)

36 – 40 weeks
OB visits weekly

Baby in the right position? (breech?)

Obtain a copy of your records to carry to the hospital

Keep doing those fetal count kicks

Walking and staying active will help with labor

Elevate those swollen legs

Turn in any paperwork needed for medical leave

Buy or rent a breast pump

40+ Weeks
OB visits once or twice weekly

Non-stress test

Discuss induction if cervix is ready

Delivery!