And, if washing your hair proves to be too difficult, have a dry shampoo in your toiletries bag, too.
I would suggest bringing a travel-size container of your normal shampoo and conditioner. But some don’t want to (or have a hard time with) washing their hair. Most women want to shower at some point during their hospital stay. Your birthing place may have combs available, but still something to consider packing. I can’t think of anything worse than having your long luscious locks draped down your neck while in the midst of an already hot and sweaty labor. This (hopefully) doesn’t warrant further explanation. Going home outfit for leaving the hospital: Oct. My son will be born in the winter, so I’m opting for loose joggers with an extra wide waistband and a comfy sweater. I wore a black maxi dress (pictured below).
We brought my daughter home on an unseasonably hot October day. Your best bet for a going home outfit will be maternity clothes. It’s also very likely you will be torn and bleeding. With that said, when you leave the hospital, you will still be swollen and tender. It’s going to need a little time to deflate. I mean think about it, your body has been growing and expanding for 9 months. If you don’t know, you need to know: After giving birth, you will still look 6-months pregnant. Your milk will come in, and your boobies will appreciate some extra support. Or a supportive sports bra, at the very least.
#Baby checklist hospital bag pro
Pro Tip: Even mamas that don’t intend to breastfeed should pack a nursing bra. (Your milk might come in full-force and absolutely drench your first one.) Plus, it didn’t break the bank, so I didn’t feel bad when it got a little messy during my hospital stay. I liked the natural tone and waffle texture. I love robes and treated myself to this one for the event. The robe came in handy when walking to and from the NICU. My daughter had to be in the NICU for 24-hour monitoring. I packed and wore both during my hospital stay. Here are two that I own and love: 3-in-1 Maternity/Labor/Nursing Gown and this Sleeveless Gown with Snaps. Whether you chose to wear the gown during birth (or for the days following), you’ll want something comfy. I happened to be very comfortable laboring in my sports bra and nothing more. I packed a hospital gown, but only wore it after the baby came. Personally, a paper sheet didn’t exactly scream comfort. Clothes:ĭid you know you can opt out of wearing that horrible, starchy gown from the hospital? It’s true. Seriously, bring printed, easy-to-read copies of your birth plan. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have had that precious skin-to-skin time I so deeply wanted. One nurse even told me how great it was that I had my birth plan printed and readily available. Every person that entered my room saw my birth plan and, in turn, did their damndest to abide by my wishes. Luckily, I had a printed copy of my birth plan neatly placed on a table by the door. I had gone from a room with one RN to a room with no less than 9 staff members. The NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) team was called in. While delivering my daughter, I rapidly spiked a fever. I cannot stress this enough: Bring a few hard copies of your birth plan. If you’re a gal who wants to cover all her bases, you can make a copy of the front and back of your ID and insurance card and have that neatly tucked away in a folder in your packed hospital bag. The hospital or birthing center where you choose to give birth will likely already have both your ID and insurance information on hand. Hospital Bag Checklist for Mama Important Documents: Typically, you can even ask to take a tour of the facility. Pro Tip: You can call your birthing place and ask if the provide certain things. What is Provided What the Hospital / Birthing Center (Likely) Provides: Hospital Bag Checklist for Dada (or Partner).Now, let’s get packin’! Table of Contents:
#Baby checklist hospital bag pdf
I also included a lovely printable PDF for your convenience. And don’t worry, I only included the stuff you really need. Maybe you’re like me and in your second pregnancy, 38 weeks along thinking, “Hmm, what the heck did I even pack last time?!”īelow is the ultimate hospital bag checklist for mom, dad, and baby. Maybe you’re in your first pregnancy, 32 weeks along and eagerly wondering what to pack for labor and delivery.
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