Your Ultimate Prenatal Checklist: What to Do Each Trimester

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, filled with changes, excitement, and important milestones. To help you stay organized and feel more confident, we’ve created this trimester-by-trimester checklist with practical tasks, self-care reminders, and wellness essentials—including when and how to support your body with the right supplements.

 

First Trimester (Weeks 1–13)

✔ Confirm your pregnancy: Schedule your first prenatal appointment to confirm your pregnancy and estimate your due date.

✔ Start taking prenatal supplements: It's crucial to begin taking a prenatal multivitamin as soon as you find out you're pregnant. Pregnative Essentials provides a balanced combination of folate, iron, and other essential nutrients for early development.

✔ Focus on nutrition: Your baby’s organs begin forming in this stage. Eat a balanced diet with plenty of leafy greens, lean protein, and whole grains.

✔ Manage symptoms: Fatigue, nausea, and mood swings are common. Try Pregnative Energy & Mood to support energy levels naturally during this adjustment period.

✔ Book key appointments: Your healthcare provider will schedule initial bloodwork, a dating ultrasound, and discuss any important screenings.

✔ Learn about what’s ahead: Read books or follow educational pages like ours to better understand each stage. You can also download pregnancy tracking apps.

✔ Begin gentle movement: If you feel up for it, short walks or prenatal yoga can help boost circulation and reduce stress.

Second Trimester (Weeks 14–27)

✔ Continue supplements tailored to your stage: Your nutrient needs shift as your baby grows. Pregnative Second Trimester is formulated to match these changes, supporting both your baby and your body.

✔ Schedule anatomy scan: Around week 20, this detailed ultrasound checks on your baby’s growth and development.

✔ Stay active: Regular prenatal-friendly exercise helps ease back pain, improves circulation, and boosts your mood.

✔ Support your digestive system: Many women start to experience constipation or bloating. Pregnative Digestive Support can help ease digestion naturally.

✔ Think about maternity wear: As your body changes, comfort becomes key. Look for soft, breathable fabrics and stretchy waistbands.

✔ Start bonding with baby: Your baby can hear your voice! Talk, sing, or play music. Journaling your thoughts is also a beautiful way to connect.

✔ Plan your registry: If you plan on having a baby shower, this is the perfect time to create a registry of your must-haves.

 

 

Third Trimester (Weeks 28–40)

✔ Prioritize rest and relaxation: Sleep might get harder, and your body’s working overtime. Make time for naps and try Pregnative Energy & Mood to stay balanced.

✔ Focus on strength and bone support: Your growing baby puts extra pressure on your muscles and bones. Pregnative Bone & Muscle Support is designed to help ease discomfort and maintain strength.

✔ Finalize your birth plan: Talk to your provider about delivery preferences, pain management options, and who’ll be with you during labor.

✔ Take a birthing class: This helps prepare you mentally and physically for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

✔ Install your car seat: Hospitals won’t let you leave without one. Practice securing it early!

✔ Pack your hospital bag: Include comfy clothes, snacks, chargers, and your birth plan. Don’t forget items for the baby, too.

✔ Keep all appointments: Your provider may want to see you more frequently now to monitor your baby’s position and your overall health.

 

Need a personalized plan? Take our Pregnative Quiz and get a supplement recommendation tailored to your journey.