Ladies often ask what they should bring with them when to go in to hospital. This list is a guide and if there is something that you think should be added to make your stay more comfortable, please feel free to contact us.
FOR YOUR LABOUR
- Birth Plan
- Your maternity notes
- Dressing gown
- Slippers/Socks (your feet can get cold)
- Toiletries (hairbrush, toothbrush and paste)
- 1-2 old baggy t shirts to wear or nighties/pyjamas
- Massage oil
- Lip Balm (your lips can get quite dry in labour,e specially if using entonox)
- Snacks and drinks for you (eg.Sports drink/glucose lollies, muesli bars, bananas)
- Snacks and drinks for your partner
- Small amount of cash (there is a locked drawer available on the postnatal ward for your use at Whangarei hospital but please do not bring in large amounts of cash)
- Hair ties
- Music eg. iPod or MP3 player
- Watch
- Camera or video camera (dont forget batteries and charger)
- Mobile phone and charger
- Arnica/Rescue remedy
- Pillow or blanket from home
FOR YOUR HOSPITAL STAY
- 2 -3 Feeding bras (buy these later in your pregnancy because your body changes very rapidly)
- 2-3 packs of maternity sanitary pads (tampons are unsuitable) for when you go home. While you are in hospital these will be provided.
- Breast pads. - Your milk will come in on day 3 and there will be leakage, so they are for your comfort
- Front opening shirts, this is to make it easier when breastfeeding your baby
- Granny undies - in case you have a caesarean section (more comfortable than bikini undies)
- Comfortable undies
- Comfy loose outfit and shoes to wear home
TO PACK FOR BABY
- Car seat for going home
- 2-4 baby grows and singlets to wear in hospital
- Light blankets (depending on summer of winter) or muslin wraps x 2
- Hat, booties, wrap and blanket for the trip home.
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