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Packing your
hospital Bag? by Jane
Palmer (2007) |
Often I receive
emails from people asking what they should pack to to go to the
hospital, so I thought it would be helpful to provide a suggested
list here on my website. Your hospital should provide you with
further information. Ideally start gathering items together from
about 34 weeks of pregnancy. It makes your trip to hospital when you
are in labour much more relaxing if you are prepared ahead of time.
For Labour and Birth
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Large T-Shirt
- something personal to wear
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Swimmers
(men’s) - to support partner under the shower
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Food -
Important to keep up energy level
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Food and
drinks - for support people
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Lollies – i.e.
barley sugar. For extra energy
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Massage oil
(alternatives: olive or vegetable oil)
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Face cloth -
ideal for hot faces and necks
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Warm socks -
for cold feet during labour
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Lip
moisturiser - for dry lips
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CD Player if
not supplied and music - to help with relaxation (may need to
take batteries)
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Camera, film
and batteries
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Camcorder
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Hot pack/hot
water bottle - in case these are not supplied
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Extra pillows
- sometimes there may be a shortage of these
After the Birth:
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Clothes to wear during the day
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Underpants
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Nightdresses
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Dressing gown
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Slippers
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Nursing bras (if desired)
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Toiletries, requisites such as washers, toothbrush, moisturiser,
baby soap or baby bath lotion (ie. QV bathoil) etc.
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Sanitary napkins (super, thick adhesive are okay)
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“Kool
Pops” to be used as ice packs after the birth
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Breast pads (2 packets) may be required
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Large box tissues
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Plastic sauce bottle for washing after passing urine
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Pen
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Coins for public telephone or a phonecard
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Address Book
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Arnica (to help with post birth recovery)
For your Baby:
Disclaimer
The
information contained on this website is of a general nature and is
designed for educational purposes only. The information is not meant
to replace the recommendations or advise of your midwife or doctor.
Please consult your midwife or doctor regarding your health care.
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