Labour ward bag Comfie nightie for labour Light dressing gown Flip flops for shower Comfortable slippers Toiletries, face cloth, shower cap Towel Gym ball leave in car until needed Massage oils e. Your bag for the postnatal ward Night wear Supportive breast feeding bra Breast pads Maternity pads-at least 2 packs not plastic backed. Have more at home which can be brought in.
Original poster's comments 1. My hospital didn't provide any nipple cream. None -- your milk won't have come in yet. You don't need pads in the hospital. Bring your own nipple cream, they do not provide. My dr gave me a huge tube of nipple cream both times. If you're planning to go by car, make sure it's running well and that there's always enough petrol in the tank.
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Make sure you dress for comfort — yoga pants will be your best friend for the next couple of weeks. Make sure you bring a couple of nursing bras and shirts to make feedings easier. They will come in handy both when you are pacing the halls with contractions and with a fussy baby. You can also wear the flip flops in the shower.
A robe may also be a good idea since hospital gowns not-so-conveniently open in the back! I know, I know. You and your partner should be spending quality time with your newborn baby, not watching movies right? However, newborn babies sleep… A lot. Hospitals are not very exciting places, and buying TV and Wi-Fi access can be pricey.
Your tablet or phone can also be helpful if you want to have a video call with family members to introduce your new bundle of joy. Make sure to pack chargers! A couple of newborn and size one diapers of your liking will suffice! If your baby is on the small side is born preterm or is small for gestational age , you. OK, hear me out. I have heard from a couple of different sources that this combination is the best way to deal with the first few weeks of bleeding.
Once you get used to wearing an adult diaper and learn to disregard your spouses jokes , you will notice the benefits right away. You should just need a pair for the way home as pads should be supplied while in hospital. In this day and age, this should be a given. In order to discharge your baby from the hospital, nurses will need to check out your car seat and make sure that your baby is strapped in properly prior to leaving.
There are also car seat technicians that you can reach out to for making sure the car seat base is secured appropriately. These are super comfortable, especially for post-C-section Mamas.
Most hospitals will give you a hefty amount and you can always ask for more. While bleeding is normal postpartum, soaking through pads or passing large clots is not. You heard me. A lot of OB departments will soak pads in water, wrap them up and freeze them. These frozen pads will make sitting while nursing at least tolerable. You prepare these as well for when you get home!
At the minimum, you will be wanting to take a prenatal vitamin, pain reliever Tylenol , anti-inflammatory Advil and stool softener. Make sure to let them know your med list so they can get them ordered.
Are you having a lot of pain? A peri-bottle is used to spray warm water on your perineal area before and while you go pee. Doing so will reduce pain and burning if you have swelling or sutures in place. You may need to run the taps for a while before warm water comes out! Hospitals generally will cover everything you will need to take care of your baby while you are there, so there is not need to bring a giant pack of diapers with you.
Baby shampoo, diaper cream for sticky meconium poos, diapers, wipes and more are usually provided. Help us all out by leaving a comment below! Happy labouring, Mamas! By Courtney Stanley I have sat down to write my journey many times.
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