3 Things To Do Before Your Baby Arrives

1. Capture the Bump 📸

Before your little one makes their grand entrance, take the time to document your pregnancy journey. Whether it’s a professional maternity shoot or candid photos in your favorite cozy outfit—you’ll never regret having those memories frozen in time. Your body is doing something amazing, and you deserve to celebrate that.

Check out this post I wrote on Documenting your Pregnancy

2. Pack Your Hospital Bag Early 👜

Don’t wait until contractions kick in! Around 35 weeks, start prepping your bag with the essentials: comfy clothes, snacks, baby’s first outfit, phone charger (with a long cord!), and anything else that’ll help you feel more at ease during delivery and recovery. A little prep now = way less stress later.

My favorite snacks - think: marathon training (which is basically labor): Honey Stinger energy waffle, energy goo (safe post epidural - like these - not the ones with caffeine added!) and any comfort favorites like Goldfish, yogurt covered raisins, pistachios

3. Soak in the Quiet Moments ☕

This one might sound simple (or even unattainable if you have older kiddos) but: take time for yourself. Read that book. Go on a slow walk. Sleep in if you can. Have an unhurried dinner with your partner. Life is about to get beautifully busy - and giving yourself space to breathe and reflect before baby arrives is a gift you’ll be glad you gave yourself.