1e trimester

If you are taking medication, contact your GP/healthcare provider to discuss whether this medication is suitable during pregnancy.
Have you thought about childcare yet? This really needs to be applied for in good time.
Register for maternity care. Most maternity care agencies appreciate it if you register early in your pregnancy.

2e trimester

Course: consider a course such as yoga, pregnancy swimming, etc. Most courses start around the 28th week.
Course at the practice: If you would like to participate in one or both of the courses/information sessions offered by the practice, please inform the assistant in good time!
Registering for the Birth Center. Do you already know where you want to give birth? If you choose the Birth Center, you must register in time!
Employer: If you work, you must inform your employer of your pregnancy. However, legally, this is only required 3 months before the due date. You can obtain a pregnancy certificate from us at the practice; this is also for your employer. This allows you to take this into account when planning your maternity leave.
Requesting the maternity package: you can request this from your health insurer. It is possible that your insurance does not cover this, in which case you can purchase the items yourself.
Acknowledgment: if you are not married, inquire about the acknowledgment of the baby.

Bed on blocks: preferably at a height of 80 cm, and borrow a bedpan. You can borrow the blocks and the bedpan from the Home Care Equipment Rental Service.
Go-bag: make sure you have a go-bag ready. If you unexpectedly have to go to the hospital, it already contains everything you need.
Check all the lists one more time.

Do you want to know what should be in a maternity pack and a hospital bag? Then download our baby essentials guide.