Pack Your Bag Before Going Into Labour

You're in the home stretch--your baby is due soon! Do you wonder what to take into hospital for your labour? Here are some tips on what to pack.

Steps

 * 1) Pack what you think you'll need for an extended stay. The following list contains some items you may find useful:
 * 2) *Any paperwork: Pre-Admission forms, Health insurance materials, waivers, requests, etc.
 * 3) *A shower cap (just in case your hair gets in the way during labour)
 * 4) *Night gown/Pajamas (If breastfeeding, try getting nursing pajamas)
 * 5) *Slippers, Socks, bed socks (Hospital floors are notoriously chilly)
 * 6) *Fresh underwear
 * 7) *One or two pairs nursing bras if you will be breastfeeding
 * 8) *Box of Sanitary pads, Overnight or Extra-strength (not tampons)
 * 9) *Breast pads
 * 10) *Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Travel Container.
 * 11) *Soap
 * 12) *Deodorant
 * 13) *Body lotion (Make sure it's not heavily scented--baby's little nose is sensitive!)
 * 14) *Shampoo and conditioner - trial size
 * 15) *Hairbrush
 * 16) *Scrunchies, hairclip, ponytail holder – to keep hair out of your eyes while in labour!
 * 17) *Flip flops – to wear in the shower
 * 18) *Lip balm (Your lips will get surprisingly dry)
 * 19) *Wet-wipes
 * 20) *Coming home Clothes and Shoes (See "tips" below).
 * 21) * Make-up (You will be in many photographs, so might as well look the best you can.)
 * 22) * Your own pillow from home, or alternatively, a pillow case.
 * 23) * An overnight bag for your birth partner.
 * 24) *Camera (be sure batteries are fully charged)
 * 25) *Phone number list and email list.
 * 26) *Mobile phones and chargers
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