Pregnancy and Childbirth: What to Bring to the
Hospital
You’re likely feeling anxious as your
child’s birth approaches. This is normal. To give yourself some peace of mind, pack
a bag
ahead of time. Do this about 1 month ahead of your estimated delivery date. Here is
a list
of things to bring:
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Personal care items (toothbrush,
hair brush, lip balm, lotion, mints or breath strips, and shampoo)
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Eyeglasses (if you wear
them)
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Nightgown (if you plan to
breastfeed, pack one that allows for nursing)
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Nursing bra if you plan to
breastfeed
- Nursing pillow and sleeping pillow
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Bathrobe and slippers
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Many hospitals provide maternity
underwear, but you may want to bring underwear that can be soiled because you will
have bleeding after delivery
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Comfortable clothes for you to
wear home (sweatpants, yoga pants, or other stretchable clothes). Your prepregnancy
clothes may not fit after delivery.
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Clothes for your baby to wear
home
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Personal music player and
headphones
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Camera or video camera with new
batteries or charger
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Coins for vending machines
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Phone numbers of people to call
after the birth
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Cell phone and charger
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Insurance information and any
other paperwork needed for your hospital stay
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A list of baby names you are
thinking of
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An infant, rear-facing car seat
for bringing home your baby (this is required by law)
Add anything else that you don’t want to forget:
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