Hospital Bag Essentials

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Pack loose, comfortable outfits for labour and postpartum recovery. 

Bring supportive and comfortable bras for nursing.

Include items like maternity pads, nursing pads, and comfortable underwear.  .

Include toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and other personal care items. 

Pack healthy snacks to keep your energy up during labour and recovery. 

Bring a kindle, book, magazine, or any form of entertainment for downtime. 

Ensure your phone is fully charged, and bring a charger. Make sure your charger is long as plugs are usually at the back of the hospital bed you will be staying in. 

Carry your ID, insurance information if necessary, your birth card and any necessary hospital paperwork. 

Bring items like a maternity pillow, blanket, or anything that makes you feel comfortable. 

Pack a comfortable outfit for you and your baby to wear when leaving the hospital. 

A nursing pillow offers comfort during breastfeeding and aids in your recovery by providing additional comfort.

Prepare babies first outfit, a few other outfits, hats, gloves, nappies, sudocream, bottles, pacifiers, blankets, and essential items for your baby's initial days. To enhance organization, consider placing each outfit in an individual plastic zip bag, labelled for clarity. This precaution can be particularly helpful in preventing any confusion for your partner and ensuring easy communication with the midwife, allowing them to retrieve specific items from your bag as needed.