Appointment preparation
Changes since your last prenatal appointment
Write what happened, when it changed, what you were told, and what you want to ask. Keep interpretation and personal care decisions with your maternity care team.
Conversation checklist
| Record | Write without diagnosing | Ask the care team |
|---|---|---|
| What changed | Use plain words; do not name a cause | Which details matter for my care conversation? |
| When it started | Date, time, pattern, and whether it changed | Does the timing change who I should contact? |
| Daily effect | Eating, drinking, sleep, movement, work, or usual activity | What support or follow-up should I discuss? |
| Medicines and supplements | Exact label, dose, timing, and who recommended it | What should I continue, stop, or change only with professional guidance? |
| Records | Message, result, discharge note, or instruction as written | What does this wording mean in my pregnancy? |
| Contact already made | Who you contacted, when, and the instructions received | When should I contact the team again? |
Use existing instructions for anything that should not wait
This checklist does not decide whether a change is urgent. For severe, sudden, unusual, or frightening changes, use the local emergency or maternity contact instructions you have now rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Do not start, stop, or change a medicine or supplement from this page. Bring the package or exact label to a pharmacist, midwife, doctor, or other qualified professional.
Sources and next step
CDC Hear Her supports using real-time professional help for urgent maternal warning signs. MedlinePlus supports keeping accurate health records. Neither source turns this checklist into personal assessment.
Prepare the rest of your prenatal appointment materials