10 things you HAVE to do before you go into labor

BumpCaitlin

Feeling overwhelmed by the to-do list to tackle before baby is here? Don’t sweat it! We boiled it down to the essentials so that after labor, the only thing on your list will be spending time with baby!

Find a comfy seat, put your feet up, and check out the 10 must-dos before your LO’s big arrival! And don’t forget to relax, mom. Is there anything special you’re doing for yourself before you go into labor?  

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ChocoBros

My wife want to get her hair and nails done! Also, last few date nights...

BecauseBabyIamAPug

Would we be able to get this unstickied? It's been here for 6 months and it is a little demeaning. 

BSchooler

Why do you feel it should be removed?  And how is it demeaning?  

BecauseBabyIamAPug

1) not all women want, need, or have access to a child birth class.
2) not all women desire, want, can breast feed.
3) Birth announcements are a luxury, and even though some decide to do them, they are a NEED to do prior to birth.
4) some mom's are limited to their pediatrician,  and/or just plan on using the hospital providers.
5) not all families have the ability to set up a whole fancy nursery. There are many reasons, such as lack of funds,  space, going to move....

To state that you HAVE to do these or you are not 'ready' is a slap in the face to many mothers.

Also, this list has been up here for almost a year. I did not come to the community section for advice, expert or not.  The Bump has a two great section on their main page. The expert advice one and the Real Questions/Answers.

teenjade91

my 10 things to do list are/was (9 weeks left now) but ...

1. get everything i need for baby which as clothes/blankets/crob/nappies/wipes/bottles and more (i had a tick of list on my pinboard and have now got everything on my list) ...DONE THIS

2.get everything put together and put away and organised...DONE THIS 

3. get hospital bag ready and have a tick list for that and leave a list onto of ure bag so you remember the last few things to grab such as charger and phone, then if ure partner grabs your bag hell see the last few things to grab cus of the list stuck on your bag... DONE THIS

4. get baby bag ready for hospital.... DONE THIS

5. leave a daily to do list for your partner orvwho ever is looking after your home when in hospital as you may have to stay in for a few days... DONE THIS

6. leave a list of things you want ready and done for when you return home for your partner or whos looking after your home... DONE THIS 

7. if its your partners first baby explain how to do some things like making bottles and using sterilizer and stuff, Show him the size nappies he'll needa get if you ask him to pop to the shop and other stuff... DONE THIS


8. have a birth plan ready and a to do list for when you come home and easy cook food in freezer.. DONE THIS

9. do a full house clean so you dont have to worry bout things that need cleaning thoughrouly when you come home and be organised... DONE THIS 

10. get your hair cut or nails done a few weeks befor due date so you dont have to worry bout that for a few weeks after babys born... DONE THIS

have care sest in car ready

thats my todo list lol

laurenmermaid84

I wanted to read the list what happened

BecauseBabyIamAPug

laurenmermaid84 said:

I wanted to read the list what happened

It's a link in OP

hjdkskk

It is so helpful and I like this  

Knottie1445423788

Thanks a lot

Spicy Peach

Pug, go cry somewhere else...If something about an article isn't for you, then move on. No need to spoil it for everyone else. 

j.marie

Removed for TOU violation

knittingmama14

See if you are that sensitive then just move on. My partner and I can’t do any of these things but I’m not getting bent out of shape over an article .