Pregnancy and Labor: Packing Your Hospital Bags
When you're pregnant it's advisable to pack your hospital bags several weeks before your baby's due date. With this in mind we've put together a few suggestions for your labor and postnatal bags!
Labor Bag:
Birth Plan
Night-dress/T-shirt
Dressing Gown
Slippers
TENS Machine, if providing your own
Super absorbent Sanitary Towels
Relaxing Music/ Favourite CD
Photo of your other children/ neices or nephews - very useful during pushing to remind you what the end result will be!
Mirror - if you want to see baby's head crowning!
Baby-gro
Nappy
Baby Blanket
Camera/Camcorder - Spare batteries & film if required!
Mobile Phone/ Money for Public Phone
Bottled Water
Water Spray
Snacks for Partner
Mum's Postnatal Hospital Bag:
Dressing Gown
Nightdresses/Pyjamas
Slippers
Eye Mask
Disposable Underwear
Sanitary Pads Super Absorbant
Nursing Bras
Nursing Pads
Facecloth
Showergel/ Bubble Bath
Shampoo/ Conditioner
Make up
Cleanser
Facial Tissues
Deodorant
Fresh Towels
Going Home Clothes & Shoes
Baby's Bag:
Babygros
Nappies
Cotton Wool/ Unscented Baby Wipes
Hooded Towels
Vests
Bibs
Scratch Mittens
Hat
Cardigan
Baby Bubble Bath
Going Home Outfit
Note: If you have to be admitted to hospital early due to complications or for a scheduled C-section, it' a good idea to add some earplugs! Hospitals are noisy places and it's important you rest as much as you can before giving birth. However, do not be tempted to use the earplugs after the baby is born as you will be unable to hear him when he cries.
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