🔴Hospital file, ID and insurance papers. Have your medical records handy, so that your doctors can easily see your medical history. Your hospital may require some form of ID, any medical cards, and insurance documents up front, so make sure you have a copy of these readily available.
🔴Birth plan (if you have one). You might have discussed your birth plan with your medical team, but having a few copies printed and available for doctors and nurses means that everyone can refer to it, in case last-minute questions arise.
🔴Dressing gown. A soft dressing gown is useful for pacing around during labour, or afterward, if you spend some time in the hospital.
🔴Socks. Many mums pop on some warm socks if their feet get cold during labour.
🔴Slippers or flip-flops. You’ll want slippers that are comfortable and easy to slip in and out of to wear as you walk around the hospital ward. Pack some flip-flops for using in the shower.
🔴Lip balm. Your lips can get chapped during labour. Having some lip balm on hand will help hydrate your lips.
🔴Body lotion or massage oil. Some mums-to-be find a little massage during labour relaxing. If this could be you, pop some lotion or oil in your hospital bag.
🔴Water spray and sponge. During labour you may feel you’re getting a little hot. It could help to spray some water on your face and neck, or to sponge some cool water on your forehead.
🔴Comfortable pillow(s). Your hospital will provide you with pillows, but they might not be the right kind for you. If you have a favourite pillow, then it can’t hurt to take it along as well.
🔴Relaxing pass-times. Pack some things to help you pass the time like a book, magazines, a tablet with movies or series downloaded on it, or a music player.
🔴Eye mask and earplugs. To help you get rest in a busy and bright maternity ward, an eye mask or earplugs could be just what you need during the downtimes of labour, or for your well-deserved rest following the delivery.
Hospital Bag for Mum: After Delivery
🔴Nightdresses. You’ll need something comfortable to sleep in during your hospital stay. Pack at least one soft nightdress. Choose a front-opening one if you plan to breastfeed.
🔴Heavy-duty maternity pads. Although the hospital may provide some, pack plenty of heavy-duty maternity-pads, just in case. It’s normal to bleed a lot after the birth, and maternity pads are softer and more absorbent than standard ones. Initially you may need to change pads every one to two hours, but within a few days the flow will start to decrease.
🔴Underwear. Pack several pairs of comfortable underwear that you won’t mind getting messy, and that are large enough for those maternity pads.
🔴Bras. Be prepared with a few nursing bras or any other comfortable, well-fitting bras.
🔴Toiletries. Don’t forget towels, tissues, hairbrush, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer, hair clips, and hair ties. Pack a plastic bag to pop dirty clothes in.
🔴Cosmetics and skin care products.
🔴Glasses and contact lenses
🔴Phone and charger.
🔴Clothes.
🔴Handouts and reference books.
🔴Soothing products for vagina and tummy. take care of it going forward.
🔴Snacks and drinks.
Are you all set for the big day? Your baby might arrive earlier than expected, so it’s worth having your hospital bag packed for you, your birth partner and the baby during the third trimester – at about week 38 − just in case.
Dr Deeksha SinghOBGYN Therapist
Hormonal Wings
Perfect10 Maternity Rehab
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