The Ultimate Prenatal Checklist: What to Do Every Month of Your Pregnancy
- Ashley Miller
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 14
Your Month-by-Month Pregnancy To-Do List/Checklist
From the moment you see those two pink lines to the day you meet your baby, there’s a lot to keep track of. This ultimate prenatal checklist guides you through each month with key medical milestones, self-care tips, and Cubtale app features that help you feel confident and prepared.
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Month 1 (Weeks 1–4)
– 0% to 10%
Confirm pregnancy with a home test or doctor visit
Start taking prenatal vitamins with folic acid
Review your health insurance coverage
Research and shortlist OB-GYNs, midwives, or birthing centers
Avoid alcohol, smoking, and high-risk foods
Start tracking with the Cubtale app
Month 2 (Weeks 5–8)
– 10% to 20%
Schedule your first prenatal appointment
Track symptoms and weight in Cubtale
Eat small, frequent meals for nausea
Review medications with your doctor
Consider early genetic tests (NIPT, carrier screening)
Month 3 (Weeks 9–12)
– 20% to 30%
Attend your first prenatal appointment
Get a dating ultrasound
Visit the dentist for a pregnancy-safe cleaning
Begin light exercise like walking or prenatal yoga
Month 4 (Weeks 13–16)
– 30% to 40%
Schedule second-trimester screenings
Maintain a diet rich in calcium and iron
Consider maternity clothing
Join a support group like Cubtale’s community
Monitor emotional wellbeing
Month 5 (Weeks 17–20)
– 40% to 50%
Go for the 20-week anatomy scan
Create your baby registry
Track baby movement and weight in Cubtale
Discuss parental leave options
Look into childbirth classes
Month 6 (Weeks 21–24)
– 50% to 60%
Share your baby registry
Start preparing the baby’s room
Take the gestational diabetes test (24–28 weeks)
Begin your birth plan
Track baby kicks with Cubtale’s kick counter
Keep active with prenatal-safe workouts
Month 7 (Weeks 25–28)
– 60% to 70%
Get Tdap and flu shots (if recommended)
Continue tracking kicks daily
Take maternity photos or journal in Cubtale
Research cord blood banking or donation
Practice mindfulness or relaxation
Month 8 (Weeks 29–32)
– 70% to 80%
Attend biweekly prenatal visits
Finalize your birth plan
Pack your hospital bag
Finish nursery setup
Schedule a hospital or birthing center tour
Month 9 (Weeks 33–36)
– 80% to 90%
Begin weekly prenatal checkups
Choose a pediatrician
Review hospital logistics
Wash baby clothes and pack diaper bag
Set up postpartum recovery items
Explore newborn care tips in Cubtale
Month 10 (Weeks 37–40)
– 90% to 100%
Watch for early labor signs
Confirm hospital paperwork and essentials
Finalize your feeding plan (breast, bottle, combo)
Arrange postpartum help (meals, support, visitors)
Rest, hydrate, and get ready—baby is almost here!
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Why Use the Cubtale App During Pregnancy?
Cubtale is more than a baby tracker—it’s your daily companion for prenatal care. From logging weight and symptoms to counting kicks and journaling memories, Cubtale helps expecting moms feel informed, supported, and organized.
Final Thoughts
Pregnancy can feel like a whirlwind, but this checklist helps break it into manageable milestones. Save this guide, share it with other moms-to-be, and don’t forget to download Cubtale to make every step of your journey smoother.
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