So, you just saw those two pink lines (or maybe the word “Pregnant” on the digital test you triple-checked). First, congrats! Second, don’t panic. You’ve just entered a world of excitement, planning, and probably Googling everything!
To make it all a little less overwhelming, here’s a list of 10 things to do after finding out you’re pregnant.
1. Let It Sink In
You’re growing a human. A human! Take a moment to scream, cry, laugh, or stare at the wall in disbelief. All normal reactions. This is the start of a wild adventure, so give yourself a moment to just… feel it.
2. Tell Your Partner (or Your Person)
Break the news to your partner, bestie, or trusted human. Do you go for a creative reveal or just shove the test in their face? Your call. Either way, expect reactions ranging from tears to awkward silence as it sinks in.
3. Book a Midwife Appointment
Time to make it official! Call your healthcare provider to schedule that all-important first prenatal appointment. They’ll confirm the pregnancy, estimate your due date, and bombard you with leaflets that make you feel both informed and slightly terrified.
4. Start Taking Prenatal Vitamins (Like, Now)
If you haven’t already, pick up some prenatal vitamins with folic acid. Your baby is already starting to develop, and those vitamins are like tiny superheroes helping things along.
Pro tip: Set a reminder on your phone because pregnancy brain is real (and it starts early).
5. Google “Can I Eat/Drink This?”
Pregnancy introduces you to a game of dietary roulette. Sushi? Nope. Coffee? Limited. Cheese? Only if it’s pasteurized. It’s a learning curve, but before you give up entirely, remember: chocolate is still on the menu.
6. Celebrate with Snacks (The Approved Ones)
Speaking of food, you’re going to need snacks. Lots of snacks. Whether you’re combatting nausea or giving in to cravings, a well-stocked snack drawer is your new best friend. Just maybe keep a mix of healthy and indulgent options—you know, balance and all that.
7. Join a Pregnancy App
Download one (or five) pregnancy apps. These will tell you what fruit size your baby is each week and serve up daily facts like, “Your baby now has tiny toenails!” It’s weirdly addictive.
8.Start a Journal (or Just Take Notes in Your Phone)
Pregnancy is a whirlwind, and it’s nice to jot down your thoughts, feelings, or random questions (like, “Why am I crying at this commercial?”). If you’re not a journaling person, snapping weekly belly photos also counts as documenting the journey.
9. Plan How to Announce It (or Not)
When and how you share the news is entirely up to you. Social media posts with tiny booties? A quiet dinner with family? Or maybe you’re keeping it a secret for a while. Do what feels right for you—there’s no wrong way to share (or not share) such big news.
10. Relax… Kind Of
This is big, exciting, and, yes, a little overwhelming. But remember, billions of people have done this before you, and you’ve got time to figure it all out. Take deep breaths, enjoy the moment, and remember: you don’t have to have all the answers today.
Pregnancy is a journey full of surprises and decisions. The important thing is to take it one step at a time and surround yourself with support. And when in doubt? Just Google it—because you will anyway.
What was the first thing you did when you found out you were pregnant? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your stories!
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