It's a good idea to pack your hospital bag around 35 weeks into your pregnancy, so that you're well prepared just in case your baby decides to arrive a little early! Actually, you’ll need two bags – one for labour, and one for your hospital stay. Here’s what you’ll need - and what you definitely won’t need - to put in them.
Whatever you do, don’t forget your hospital notes. It might be best to carry them with you in your handbag from 36 weeks. You never know!
In fact, strictly speaking, if you arrive in hospital with nothing but your notes, you will be fine. But there are a few things you can take along that will make your birthing experience better.
Essential items for the labour and just after the birth
medical notes and birth plan
important telephone numbers and mobile phone (check with your midwife that you can use it on the ward); coins just in case you do have to use the hospital phone
magazines (early labour can be slow)
TENS machine for early pain relief
breast cream (if breastfeeding)
1 pack of 12 maternity pads and disposable briefs
dark coloured towel and face cloth
toiletry bag - with toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, hair bands, tissues, lipbalm and your favourite toiletries
food and drink for your partner
camera with battery charged, memory empty (if digital) or a new film
Clothing
big old T-shirt or nightshirt for giving birth
socks (in case your feet get cold)
nightshirt with front opening * 2
nursing bra or support bra * 2
bra pads (if breastfeeding)
lightweight dressing gown
slippers
comfortable maternity pants
comfortable clothes for going home
Other items that may come in handy
CD or mp3 player
relaxing massage oil
Pads that help soothe sore stitches
gel pads to help soothe tender breasts
baby/ parenting magazines or some light easy reading after the birth
eye mask and ear plugs so you can get some sleep
phone card (you’re unlikely to be able to use your mobile in hospital)
address book
newborn nappies and wipes for sensitive skin
What your baby needs just after being born
bodysuit or vests (2-3)
sleepsuits (2-3)
warm going-home outfit for baby + blanket
nappies *12
1 pair of scratch mitts
gentle baby wipes
cotton wool
infact car seat (if you have a car)
After last time I giving birth, personally, these are the things that I must take with me:
-bean bag (to support my back properly when you sit upp, and you can put your baby on the bean bag when you breastfeed~ much much better than a pillow!!!),
- needles and wool-> I can knit while giving birth and...whenever I am bored.
- scratch mitts -> my daughter used to scratch herself so much that she got a scar on her face! I know not all the babies scratch themselive like her but...just in case!
And...I will use a suit case instead of a bag~ just easier to carry!!!
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要買嘅我都買齊啦！自己屋企帶去嘅嘢就未執。
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