36 weeks pregnant checklist
Final Month of Pregnancy Checklist — Weeks 36 to 40
Use the final month to confirm care contacts, transport, bags, feeding support, home basics, work leave and the partner plan — then protect time for rest.
Reviewed and updated:
Medical and practical
- Save maternity triage and emergency numbers
- Confirm upcoming appointments and any tests
- Review medicines and supplements
- Discuss movements, labour signs and when to call
- Confirm transport and backup transport
At home
- Prepare the safe sleep space
- Wash a small set of baby clothes
- Stock easy meals and household basics
- Arrange pet or older-child care
- Decide how to handle visitors
For both partners
- Read birth preferences together
- Discuss feeding support without pressure
- Plan night responsibilities
- Know the signs that either parent needs urgent help
Common questions
What should be done by 37 weeks?
There is no universal list, but contact numbers, transport, a basic bag, safe sleep and support plans are sensible priorities.