One of the sheets of information given to us by the hospital, was that of what to bring to the hospital. But then during a recent tour of the hospital, the midwives showing us around did try to encourage us to only bring one bag...!
Here's the list of what they suggest an expectant mother brings for their stay...
For You (mum)
- Wash bag and toiletries
- Bath towels x2
- Sanitary pads (maternity size!) x2 packets
- Breast pads (even if you are bottle feeding)
- Knickers (disposable if you prefer and high-waisted if having caesarean section) x2 packets
- Dressing gown
- Slippers
- Nightshirt / T-Shirt x3
- Maternity bras x3
- Normal clothes (loose clothing as the ward can be hot & stuffy)
- Small change for payphone, newspapers, sweet trolley etc)
- Books / magazines
- Drink / squash… champagne if you like!!
Extra Things You Need For Labour
- Comfortable T-shirt or something similar (we provide hospital gowns if you prefer to use this)
- Sponge / flannels
- Music / relaxation tape (we have cassette players)
- Snacks (for yourself and your partner, e.g. crisps, sandwiches, chocolate bars, glucose sweets) NB All main meals are provided for you only
- Camera
- Telephone numbers (for whomever you wish to contact following the birth)
- TENS machine if you have hired one (we do have some on labour ward that you can use)
- Partners please wear cool, comfortable clothing
- All delivery rooms have a wall mounted fan
- Bean bag (if you wish to use one – we do have a small supply of these)
- Massage oil (we do have some on labour ward)
For Baby
- Cotton wool
- Disposable nappies (plenty)
- Scratch mitts
- Hat
- Cardigan
- Babygros, vests / gowns x4
- (Bath towels for baby will be provided)
Don’t forget to organize a car seat!
Blimey! Only one bag!?!
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