This can help increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and baby. With Babylist, you can add anything from any store to your registry , and even items like help and favors for meals, dog walking and more. Make a to-do list for family and close friends so they know exactly what you need you also have the right to edit it after your baby is born! Nesting is real, and putting together things like artwork, rugs and sweet toys can be really fun. Consider a regular meditation routine to calm your mind.
There are even some apps specifically for pregnant people. Pack a few things for baby, as well, and remind your partner or support person that they might want to pack a bag too. Plan accordingly! Ask friends, coworkers and neighbors for recommendations. Your own doctor or midwife might have some people they like as well.
Assign that list to your BFF, sister, mom or someone else you trust so they can let everyone know the happy news. If your doctor or midwife says it's okay for you to work, don't push yourself too hard.
If you haven't already had the Tdap shot during this pregnancy, talk to your doctor or midwife about getting it. It will help protect your newborn against pertussis infection. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
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Important Phone Numbers. Topic Contents Overview How can you care for yourself at home? Where can you learn more? Top of the page. Weeks 30 to 32 of Your Pregnancy: Care Instructions. Overview You've made it to the final months of your pregnancy! How can you care for yourself at home? Tell your family and friends your good news if you haven't already. Break the news to your boss , too. Take advantage of your energy boost by checking things off your to-do list at home and at work. Start taking weekly pictures of your beautiful belly.
See more about Week 14 of your pregnancy. Credit: Shutterstock. Sign up for a prenatal yoga class. Strengthen your abs with pelvic tilts. Talk to you partner about finding out the sex of your baby.
Over 35? Schedule an amniocentesis if it's recommended. As your doctor about the quad marker screen. See more about Week 15 of your pregnancy. Zajfen nursery bassinets. Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Zajfen. Be sure to get plenty of calcium now, from low-fat dairy foods or supplements. Tour local birth centers. Start your baby registry. Ask your mother or grandmother about their birthing experiences.
See more about Week 16 of your pregnancy. Credit: iStockphoto. Combat your forgetful "pregnancy brain" with lots of notes and reminders. Treat yourself to a prenatal massage. Sign up for a childbirth class. Start a college fund for baby-to-be by opening a account or a special savings account.
Pick up a saline spray or humidifier to alleviate congestion caused by pregnancy. See more about Week 17 of your pregnancy. Consider signing up for infant CPR , prenatal breastfeeding, or newborn-care classes. Check your desk chair to see if a more supportive one or a footstool could help with back pain.
Is it a boy or is it a girl? Find out if desired at your mid-pregnancy ultrasound. See more about Week 18 of your pregnancy. Couple Holding Picture of Ultrasound.
Scan your pix from your ultrasound and share them via e-mail and Facebook. Have a date night. Research nursery furniture. Considering a home birth? Research the pros and cons.
See more about Week 19 of your pregnancy. Happy pregnant couple holding hands. Talk to your other half about how you'll handle life after baby. Make sure you have flats or sensible shoes -- not 3-inch heels -- to live in for the next four months. Know the symptoms and risks of preeclampsia. See more about Week 20 of your pregnancy. Research the pros and cons of breastfeeding. Decide what's best for you and your baby once you have all the facts. Get organized and tackle pending projects around the house.
Buy a new maternity bra -- again. See more about Week 21 of your pregnancy. Baby Bib Cupcakes. Work with your gracious baby shower host to plan party logistics. Now that you know the sex of the baby, take a second look at baby names. Prevent varicose veins. Avoid crossing your legs and long periods of sitting or standing, which may result in blood pooled in the legs.
See more about Week 22 of your pregnancy. Pregnancy jeans. Credit: Buff Strickland. Go shopping for more maternity clothes. As you think about the baby's first name, don't forget to consider what last name he will take. Test your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. See more about Week 23 of your pregnancy.
Look into childcare options if you're planning to return to work. Start planning the nursery. Get tested for gestational diabetes. See more about Week 24 of your pregnancy. Update or attain life and disability insurance , and add chosen guardianship to your will.
Write a birth plan. Pre-register at your hospital or birthing center, if possible. See more about Week 25 of your pregnancy. Interview potential pediatricians. Find out which local doctors are covered by your insurance and seek recommendations. Do any last-minute travel. It's best to avoid travel once the third trimester hits. Take the glucose-screening test. See more about Week 26 of your pregnancy. Choose a color for the nursery. Research cord blood banking. Find a birth doula , if desired.
See more about Week 27 of your pregnancy. Babyproofing Your Home: Crib. Start seeing your doctor or midwife every two weeks. Update your retirement beneficiaries. Babyproof your house. Help your partner to feel the baby's kicks.
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