One of the most common questions we encounter from new parents is what to pack for hospital? You will need to pack separately for the mom and the baby. Here is a quick checklist to help you prepare the hospital bag for moms.
Medical reports , essential documents
Copies of your birth plan ( if any) [ A sample birth plan template released by ACOG : https://www.acog.org/womens-health/health-tools/sample-birth-plan ]
Labour comfort tools: Birthing ball, hot/ cold pack, hot water bag, comb for acupressure, rebozo/ shawl, aroma oils etc
Sipper/ A bottle with a straw (Hydration is the key when we have a labor pain. Have a sipper bottle instead of a normal bottle or a glass. It’s easier to take a sip from a straw during labor pain.)
2 towels
Maternity Nightwear / loose shirts with pyjamas, jacket, socks, eye mask etc
2-3 feeding bras (take 1-2 size larger than your normal size)
A pack of 10-15 disposable maternity panties (click here )
A pack of 14-20 maternity pads (There will be a huge loss of impure blood after delivery. maternity pads soak more amount of blood in comparison to our normal sanitary pads. They are a bit long and thick. Also more skin friendly. No tampons / cups until postpartum bleeding stops. )
Breast pads for milk leakage
Your regular medicines if you take any
Flip flops or any comfortable footwear
Toiletries
a. Handwash
b. Hand Sanitizer
c. Facewash
d. Tooth Paste
e. Tooth Brush
f. Face wipes (in case you do not want to have a bath then you can wipe your face and hands)
g. Comb
h. Lip Balm
i. Fragrance free body lotion/body oil
j. Hair Tie/Clutch/Hair Band etc...
1 beautiful outfit you will wear when you bring the baby home
Makeup (you might want to take pictures 😊)
Stay tuned for our hospital bag checklist for the baby !!
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