2nd Trimester Pregnancy Checklist

Now that I'm nearing the end of my second trimester I reflect back at so many exciting milestone's I have been blessed to experience. I welcomed changes like my nausea dying down, my bump started to finally show, I created my baby registry, purchased maternity clothes, finally felt babygirl's first kicks, and thought about what we would name her! These were just a few of the fun tasks on the second trimester to-do list I compiled below, as well as everything you need to know about the 'honeymoon period' of pregnancy:

PREGNANCY CHECKLIST FOR WEEKS 12-16 
• If you haven’t already, get into a healthy pregnancy workout routine; sign up for a class or download a training app
• Send out pregnancy announcement cards or come up with creative ways to announce your pregnancy to family and friends
• Tell your boss or employees about your pregnancy
• Start planning your maternity leave
• Go to your doctor’s visit

PREGNANCY CHECKLIST FOR WEEKS 16-20 
• Start decorating your nursery or enlist professional designers
• Get started on your baby registry
• Look into childcare options
• Begin buying maternity clothes—or consider renting them!
• Go to your doctor’s appointment
• Have your mid-pregnancy ultrasound (around week 20)

PREGNANCY CHECKLIST FOR WEEKS 20-24 
• Start interviewing pediatricians Research and sign up for childbirth classes
• Figure out baby shower logistics (date, host, location, guests, etc.)
• Go to your doctor’s visit

PREGNANCY CHECKLIST FOR WEEKS 24-28 
• Finalize your baby registry
• If hosting, send out baby shower invites
• Update or write your will, including directions for baby's inheritance and guardianship; you can even complete it online
• Purchase life insurance; companies like Policygenius can make it hassle-free
• Update your 401K and retirement account beneficiaries
• If using a doula, start interviews
• Begin childcare interviews Go to your doctor’s visit
• Do your glucose challenge screening test (at week 24-28)