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What to do in the third trimester: checklist
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What to do in the third trimester: checklist

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  • Follow your doctor's recommendations closely and create a detailed labor and delivery plan during your third trimester.
  • Pack your hospital bag early and include both obvious essentials and unexpected items you might need.
  • Prepare your baby's sleeping area and gather all newborn essentials, including choosing the perfect baby name.
  • Connect with lactation specialists in advance if planning to breastfeed and research newborn care basics.
  • Plan for postpartum life by meal prepping, arranging family help, and redistributing household responsibilities.

In the third trimester, focus on two main tasks: following your doctor's recommendations and creating a labor plan. Additionally, pack your hospital bag, prepare the nursery, choose baby names, arrange postpartum help, and rest as much as possible.

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The two main tasks for these months are to follow your doctor’s recommendations and make a labor and delivery plan. When you feel up to it, you can try doing some of the following (ask for help if you need to!):

  1. Pack a bag for the hospital (here is a list of useful things and some that are not so obvious).

  2. Arrange a safe sleeping area for the baby.

  3. Prepare all of the newborn essentials.

  4. Read up on what to do with the baby during their first hours and days of life.

  5. If you choose to breastfeed, find and save the contact information of a lactation specialist in advance.

  6. Plan for the first days of your new family by doing meal prep, redistributing responsibilities within the family, and arranging for help from loved ones.

  7. Enjoy each day as it comes and try to rest as much as you can.

Frequently asked questions

Focus on following doctor's orders and creating a birth plan. Pack your hospital bag, set up the nursery, and gather newborn essentials including finalizing baby names.

Pack your hospital bag by 36 weeks of pregnancy. Include essentials for you, baby, and your partner, plus comfort items and important documents.

Find and save contact information for lactation consultants in your area. Read about breastfeeding basics and consider taking a breastfeeding class.

Popular 2024 baby names include nature-inspired choices, vintage revivals, and multicultural options. Consider meaning, family significance, and how the name sounds with your last name.

Medical Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Reviewed by healthcare professionals · Updated June 2, 2025

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