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Third Trimester Checklist
Kick counts, classes, the hospital bag and the weeks after the birth.
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Prenatal visits move to every other week from week 28 to 36, then weekly until delivery, according to The Mother Baby Center, which gives you regular chances to ask questions. Between them, this list covers kick counts (Advantia Health says ideally ten movements of any kind in two hours), classes, pain relief choices, signs of labor, the hospital bag, the home and the weeks after the birth. It is about preparation, not medical advice. It assumes a routine pregnancy and leaves out anything specific to complications, so check with your doctor or midwife about what applies to you.
Why these items are on the list
- Track daily kick counts. The Mother Baby Center says ten movements should take about two hours or less; call your provider otherwise.
- Keep every prenatal visit. The Mother Baby Center lists visits every other week from 28 to 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery.
- Take a birth class. Covers signs of labor, pain management, how labor progresses and newborn care.
- Take an infant CPR class. Many parents and caregivers do. Classes run in person or online.
- Plan feeding support. Consider a lactation class or consultant, and ask your provider about a breast pump.
- Review pain relief options. Talk through your choices with your health care team before labor starts.
- Write your birth plan. The Ob-Gyn Center says a plan may cover pain relief, labor support, positions and newborn care. Stay flexible.
- Learn the signs of labor. True contractions are regular, closer together and stronger. Braxton Hicks are usually irregular and often stop with rest.
- Ask when to call. Your provider will give clear guidelines for when to head to the hospital or birth center.
- Ask about the Tdap vaccine. One practice advises getting it by 36 weeks. Ask your provider what applies to you.
- Ask about Group B strep test. Seven Starling puts the screening swab at approximately week 37. Ask your provider about the plan.
- Tour your birth hospital. Some childbirth classes include a tour, so you know what to expect on the day.
- Choose a pediatrician. Bring their information with you to the hospital.
- Pre-register at the hospital. Completed pre-registration forms speed up check-in.
- Pack your hospital bag. The Ob-Gyn Center says having it ready by 36 weeks can relieve last-minute stress. Keep it by the door.
- Add insurance card and photo ID. Bring a copy of the card and your ID along with the forms.
- Install the infant car seat. Get it installed correctly before the ride home.
- Arrange childcare and pet care. Settle who looks after older children and pets during your hospital stay.
- Stock postpartum supplies. Stock pads, nursing pillows and soothing sprays, along with easy-to-prepare meals.
- Set up a meal train. Ask friends to cook, send delivery or run grocery errands.
- Plan your baby shower. The Mother Baby Center says showers typically happen 4 to 6 weeks before the due date, though timing is flexible.
- Write thank-you notes. Getting them done before the baby arrives is one less job afterward.
- Book your postpartum checkup. The Ob-Gyn Center says it is typically scheduled two to six weeks after delivery.
- Sip water through the day. Small, frequent sips and a straw can help. The baby may still press on your bladder.
On your phone you can do a little at a time between appointments. A partner can open the same list, see what is done and take on the rest.
When to use it
Useful from around week 28, when The Mother Baby Center says the third trimester begins, and worth rechecking before each prenatal visit.