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Last Week in Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts

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The last few weeks of pregnancy become a waiting game. While you're waiting, here are some things to do... and some not to do.

Do...

• Keep your gas tank above ¼ at all times
• Make sure the car seat is properly installed
• For places to get it checked: http://www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/Index.cfm
• Keep accessible a list of phone numbers for people that can take you to the hospital
• Plan meals for the first week (or two) at home.

o http://health.discovery.com/tv/baby-week/make-ahead-meals.html  o Purchase "throw away" containers to cut down on extra dishes

• Make sure your hospital bag is packed
• Go to sleep at a reasonable hour every night to be well rested for labor
• Prepare the baby changing area with wipes and diapers
• Make sure the crib mattress support is at the highest level and dress it with a waterproof pad and a sheet.
• Pack a diaper bag to keep in the car.
• Put a waterproof mattress pad on your bed, just in case your water breaks at night.
• Keep a towel and a change of clothes in your car, again just in case your water breaks.
• Make sure all necessary maintenance for your vehicle is done
• Oil Change, Break Pads, Tires, etc are so much easier to do without a newborn
• Get a pedicure

• Prepare a postpartum "first aid" kit
• Nursing Pads, Lanolin, Peri Bottle, Tucks Pads, Stool Softener, Super Absorbency Pads, Tylenol
• Keep your feet up as much as possible to help with swelling
• Fill in as much as the baby book as you can now

Don't...

• Put off quality time with your husband
• Once the baby is born, a spontaneous night out just won't happen
• Skip any doctor's appointments
• Stop counting fetal kicks
• Ignore signs for labor
• Quit exercising (But, don't overdo it!)
• Lifting small weights will help prepare your arms for constantly holding a newborn
• Try to drive yourself to the hospital if you think you're in labor
• Listen to negative comments about your size/weight
• Feel free to also ignore the "You look like you're about to pop!" comment from strangers
• Forget to take pictures of yourself
• Forget to set up a list of addresses for birth announcements
• Even better... pre-address the envelopes