Sunday, December 13, 2015

Checklist: Pregnancy




Baby’s Weight
Baby’s Length
To-do List
My Weight
(Date & Time)
Is it safe?
Getting Ready


- Choosing a healthcare provider
- Early pregnancy nutrition
- Personal medical history
- Family medical history


Month-1
Zygote > Morula > Blastocyst > Embryo

- Discuss on-the-job hazards
- Health insurance coverage
- Baby’s budget
- Pap smear
- Morning sickness
- Food to avoid

1st


2nd


3rd


4th


2. Coffee? Caffeine intake below 200mg a day
3. Hot bath? No. Try warm bath
4. Cleaning products? Reduce usage to prevent baby to develop wheezing
Month-2


5th:
6th:
7th:
8th:

5th: 3mm;
Sesame seed
6th: 5mm; Lentil
7th: 1.5cm; Blueberry
8th: Kidney bean
- Maternity wardrobe
- Pregnancy diary
- Healthy pregnancy snacks
- Pregnancy superfood
- Join birth club
- Kegel exercises


5th


6th 


7th


8th


5. Sit-ups or abdominal crunches? Ok now
6. Cat litter? Not safe
7. Jog? Yes if you’re used to running
8. Mobile phone? Safe
Month-3

9th:
10th:
11th:
12th: 14g

9th: 2cm; Grape
10th: 3cm
11th: 4cm; Fig
12th: 5cm; Lime
- Start a ritual to connect with baby
- Go to bed early
- Reach out to moms
- Buy a pair of maternity jeans
- Buy new shoes

9th


10th 


11th


12th


9. Smoke? No.
10. Computer? Fine with regular breaks
11. Hot tub or sauna? No.
12. Dentist? Yes. Good.
Month-4

13th: 23g
14th: 43g
15th: 70g
16th: 100g

13th: 7cm; Pea pod
14th: 9cm; Lemon
15th: 10cm, Apple
16th: 12cm; Avocado


- Begin a food log
- Shop for crib
- Create prenatal exercise routine
- Take vitamin D supplements
- Talk to partner about parenting
- Find out about antenatal classes
- Give your hair a treat
- Do some financial planning
- Pregnancy announcement
- Career direction
- Plan your maternity leave

13th


14th 


15th


16th


13. Extreme sports? No.
14. Chemicals? No.
15. Dye hair or perm? Try not to.
16. Fly? Yes unless medical problems.
Month-5

17th: 140g
18th: 190g
19th: 240g
20th: 300g

17th: 13cm; Turnip
18th: 14cm; Bell pepper
19th: 15cm; Large tomato
20th: 26cm; Banana (Head to heel)
- Choose childbirth instruction
- Start a baby name list
- Join a pregnancy exercise class
- Look into childbirth classes
- Plan your paternity leave
- Start your childcare search
- Visit the dentist


17th


18th 


19th


20th




17. X-ray? The higher the level of radiation, the greater the risk.
18. Underwired bra? Yes but uncomfortable.
19. Prozac. Discuss with doctor about depression.
20. Sun bathe or sun bed? No.
Month-6

21st: 360g
22nd: 500g
23rd: 550g
24th: 600g

21st: 27cm; Carrot
22nd: 28cm, Spaghetti squash
23rd: 29cm; Mango
24th: 30cm; Corn
- Start putting together your birth plan
- Create a baby registry
- Get a great haircut
- Tackle your home improvement projects
- Go for a babymoon

21st  


22nd


23rd


24th




21. Wear tights? Better try maternity tights
22. Tattoo? No.
23. Airport screening machine? Fine.
24. Leave piercings in? Fine.
Month-7

25th: 660g; Swede
26th: 760g; Red cabbage
27th: 900g; Cauliflower
28th: 1kg; Aubergine

25th: 35cm
26th: 36cm
27th: 37cm
28th: 38cm
- Interview pediatricians
- Sign up for childbirth classes
- Contemplate breast vs. bottle
- Discuss birth plan with doctor
- Get your feet some love
- List your top baby names
- Buy new bra
- Choose your baby’s doctor
- Arranging childcare providers

25th


26th 


27th


28th




25. Painting? No.
26. High heels? Better don’t.
27. Air fresheners and aerosols? No.
28. Bleach hair? Fine.
Month-8

29th: 1.1kg; Butternut squash
30th: 1.3kg; Green cabbage
31st: 1.5g; Coconut
32nd: 1.7kg

29th: 39cm
30th: 40cm
31st: 41cm
32nd: 42cm; Kale
- Lay out baby’s essentials
- Decide cloth vs. disposal diapers
- Start wrapping up projects at work
- Finalize your childcare plans for after maternity leave
- Pre-register at your hospital
- Buy new shoes
- Tour your hospital
- Line up post-partum assistance

29th


30th 


31st  


32nd




29. Bikini or leg wax? Yes, no problem.
30. Nail varnish? Try not to.
31. Essential oils? Fine with caution.
32. Raspberry leaf tea? Safe in late pregnancy to help labor progress.
Month-9

33rd: 2kg; Pineapple
34th: 2.2kg; Cantaloupe
35th: 2.4kg; Honeydew
36th: 2.7kg

33rd: 44cm
34th: 45cm
35th: 46cm
36th: 47cm; Romaine lettuce
- Pack your hospital bag
- Stock up freezer with heat-and-eat meals
- Make plan and back-up plan for getting to the hospital
- Wash baby’s clothing and bedding
- Read up on baby care
- Write a caesarean birth plan
- Go food/grocery shopping
- Watch for signs of labor
- Name list for baby announcement

33rd


34th


35th


36th




33. Flea spray? Fine.
34. Flu jab? Fine.
35. Insect repellent? Fine with caution.
36. Dry clean? Fine.
Month-10

37th: 2.8kg
38th: 3-3.2kg
39th: 3.4kg; Mini watermelon
40th: 3.5kg; Small pumpkin

37th: 48.6cm; Swiss chard
38th: 50cm; Leek
39th: 51cm
40th: 51cm
- Install baby’s car seat
- Stock up on light entertainment

37th


38th 


39th


40th


37. Sleeping pills? No.
38. Car with air bag? Yes with seat belt on.
39. Sex? Yes as long as your waters have not broken.
40. Blue cohosh or black cohosh? No.