Maternity Checklist

The maternity checklist is one of the most important, because these items are all about the expecting woman. During pregnancy, much of the attention is focused on the fetus and proper development. The changes associated with pregnancy, both physical and mental are more than many women feel they can handle, so planning out a maternity checklist is one way they can spend time focusing on themselves if only for a few brief moments. Maternity checklists cover everything from clothing to nutrition to comfort. There are even a few must reads on the checklist to help the pregnant woman feel better about the skin she’s in.

 

Mom’s Clothes

         Maternity bras
         Full coverage underwear
         Maternity pants
         Stretchy transition band that fits older clothes
         Cotton t-shirts
         Lounge pants
         Sweatshirt or sweater
         Mid to low heeled shoes, dressy
         Low, comfortable sneakers in wide (one size larger than normal)
         Stretchy pants with loose waistband
         Nights gowns with flowing material
         Maternity dresses for the final trimester
         Cotton socks to protect feet

Feeling Good Every Day

         Body pillow for nighttime support
         Lollipops to combat nausea
         Lotion for stretching and swollen skin

Eating Right

         Daily prenatal vitamins
         Folid acid supplements, if prescribed
         Water bottles
         Meal replacement bars with sugar
         Healthy snacks like fruits and vegetables

Learning About Being a Mom

         What to Expect When Your Expecting by Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway and Arlene Eisenberg
         The Sleepeasy Solution by Jennifer Waldburger and Jill Spivack
         Our Bodies, Ourselves by Touchstone Books.
         The Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins