Birth preparation
Getting ready for delivery day, one step at a time
In the final weeks, the list of things to organize can feel long. This page gathers what to pack, what to note for your birth plan, and which appointments to keep track of, so you can prepare calmly.
What to prepare
Three practical lists to draw from. Adapt them with your midwife or care team.
Maternity bag
For you
Comfortable clothing for birth and the hospital stay, nursing bras, toiletries, your identity papers, and your health booklet.
Maternity bag
For your partner
A change of clothes, snacks, a phone charger, and any documents you may need to share with the care team.
Maternity bag
For baby
A few newborn outfits, soft blankets, diapers, and a car seat ready for the journey home.
Birth plan
Points to draft
Your preferences for the birth environment, pain relief options, positions, and who you would like present. Keep it flexible and discuss it with your midwife.
Appointments
Third-trimester visits
Keep track of your scheduled prenatal consultations and monitoring visits, and bring your questions to each one. Your care team sets the exact calendar.
Final weeks
A simple preparation timeline
A rough sequence for the last stretch before your estimated due date. Adjust the order to fit your own pregnancy.
Step 01
Review your appointment calendar and confirm the dates with your care team.
Step 02
Draft your birth preferences and list the questions to raise with your midwife.
Step 03
Pack the maternity bag and place it near the door, with the car seat ready.
Step 04
Share your plan with your partner and confirm who to call when labor begins.