![]() ![]() You can pack your own hospital gown but keep in mind a hosptial might make you change out of it if it isn't easy to access in an emergency. There’s only so long you can walk around in one of those sheer sheets with your butt hanging out before you lose your mind. PJs and robe:Īgain, I didn’t wear my pajamas or robe because I wasn’t in the hospital very long, but it is nice to have a little sliver of home to make you feel that much more human. I was so obsessed with breastfeeding the first time around that a bra was the last thing on my mind, but bras are small enough that they can get tucked in a bag without taking up too much space and if you want one, there isn’t much of a substitute, so you may as well take it, or even better, wear it when you go in. You may or may not need this one but it’s nice to have if you want to contain the post birth boobs. I didn’t see any sign saying “Victoria's Secret runway”, so Haters could suck it. My feet also swelled beyond the width of a slipper, so I was lucky to have the flip flops to accommodate the charming loaves of baked bread formerly known as my feet. A friend of mine told me to take slides (or crocs) in my hospital bag because you can wear them in the shower and I will be forever grateful because the shower in my hospital looked like a scene out of a Stephen King novel. ![]() There’s a good chance you will need to walk around at some point so a lot of folks take slippers. Use a non-white pillowcase so it’s not confused with a hospital pillow that someone could walk off with when you’re in the “loo trying to poo”. Not only is more comfortable but your pillow kind of smells like your bed and that’s always comforting. If someone else has said they'll take you, make an alternative arrangement just in case they're not available.Hospital pillows are about the thickness of a communion wafer – maybe it’s so you can’t smother someone with them to get your inheritance early, dunno – so it’s always nice to have a pillow from home. If you're planning to go by car, make sure it's running well and that there's always enough petrol in the tank. You should plan how you'll get to the hospital or midwifery unit because you might need to go there at any time of the day or night. If you have a freezer, you could cook some meals in advance and freeze them. ![]() If you can, buy lots of basic items such as toilet paper, sanitary towels and nappies in advance. When you come home, you will not want to do much more than rest and care for your baby, so do as much planning as you can in advance. clothes (including a hat) and nappies for the babyĮven if you're planning to have your baby at home, you should pack some things in case you need to go into hospital at any point.Think about where in your home you want to give birth. If you're planning to give birth at home, discuss your plans and what you need to prepare with your midwife. a hat, scratch mittens and socks or booties.a TENS machine if you intend to use one.front-opening or loose-fitting nighties or tops if you're going to breastfeed.things to help you pass the time and relax – for example, books, magazines, music or podcasts. ![]() your washbag with a toothbrush, hairbrush, flannel, soap, lip balm, deodorant, hair ties and other toiletries.5 or 6 pairs of knickers – you may want to bring some disposable ones.2 packets of super-absorbent sanitary or maternity pads.2 or 3 comfortable and supportive bras, including nursing bras if you're planning to breastfeed – remember, your breasts will be much larger than usual.3 changes of loose, comfortable clothes.something loose and comfortable to wear during labour that does not restrict you from moving around or make you too hot.Get a few things ready at least 3 weeks before your due date.įor yourself, you'll probably want to pack: Printer friendly version (opens new window) ![]()
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