Pregnancy Timeline

Planning your birth can seem like a daunting task, but we’re here to help! Take a look at each trimester for guidance on how to prepare and plan during your pregnancy.

1st Trimester – Conception to 12 Weeks

Congratulations on your Pregnancy! These are the first days of your pregnancy journey. Growing a human being can be exhausting and overwhelming. A first step might be to:

Call (253)761-8939 to call and learn about our services and facility and sign up for our monthly Open House & Tour.

Interview and select either a certified nurse midwife or licensed midwife with privileges at The Birthing Inn.

To request an estimate of your insurance benefits or discuss your specific concerns about billing and your insurance coverage, please contact our Billing Director, Kim Olson at kolson@thebirthinginn.com or 253-761-8939.

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2nd Trimester – 12 to 28 Weeks

You’re on your way! Your energy should be increasing, and you’re stepping back into a (somewhat) normal life.

Select and register for your Pregnancy, Labor, and Childbirth Courses and your Postpartum, Newborn, and Breastfeeding Workshops.

Schedule your 20-Week Ultrasound. Your midwife can help with this.

Another option to consider; interview and select a Doula to assist during labor.

3rd Trimester – 28 Weeks to Delivery

Almost there! You are in the final days of your pregnancy, just a few more items to check off the list before your sweet baby arrives.

Attend your childbirth & post birth workshops.

Choose your baby’s care provider (pediatrician or family provider)

36 weeks is when The Birthing Inn will EMAIL you your registration forms through DocuSign.

Be sure to have your Midwife’s phone number so you can call her directly when in labor.

4th Trimester – Delivery to 3 Months

You’re on your way! Your energy should be increasing, Congratulations! Your journey with your newborn has just begun. After your birth at The Birthing Inn, be sure to check the rest of these to-dos off your list.

Schedule your 2 day, 2 week and 6 week postpartum visits with your midwife.

Schedule your initial Well-Baby visit with your baby’s care provider.

Schedule your baby’s hearing screening with your midwife or pediatrician.

Ask for lactation support through your midwife or local lactation support groups or through our in house IBCLC, Zoe.

Consider hiring a postpartum Doula for support.

Attend our First Friday Postpartum Social to connect with others in their 4th trimester.

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Personalized, family-centered birth care in person for 25+ years at our Tacoma, WA birth center, serving families from Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Federal Way, University Place, Puyallup, Auburn, Lacey, Olympia, Bonney Lake, Enumclaw, Fife, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).

Contact

6002 Westgate Blvd Suite 120
Tacoma, WA, 98406

(253) 761-8939

(253) 761-7492

connect@thebirthinginn.com

Business Hours

Open for births on demand: 24 hours/7 days

In office: Mon–Thurs 9am–5pm

Limited phone hours on Friday

Appointments must be made for
in person business (classes independent of these).

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