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Looks like a pretty complete list. I would offer that the hospital will probably provide you with the baby's diapers and any other needs, and every hospital I've heard also provides you with the mesh panties and industrial sized pads. You might also want to bring some books/magazines.
I just started compiling mine, what's on mine that's not on yours
@miss-spunkin: the hospital will give you maxi pads, newborn diapers, wipes (although they use dry so you might want some wet wipes of your own), baby clothes (you just need one outfit to go home in), blankets to swaddle, and disposable undies for the first few days
I would add slippers or some other sort of easy on/off shoe, a cell phone charger and a camera :) and don't forget your toothbrush :)
Man, I have not even started thinking about this but I am dreading the industrial sized maxi pads that they give you.... UGH! I wonder if they will let you use your own!
Also, don't you leave a couple hours after birth if you are going to a birthing center?
The only thing I would add would be preps for possible cesarean:
Nightgowns or long T-shirts for 3-4 days (I think the usually stay is 3 but sometimes you can ask for 4 depending on how you're doing)
Clothes for baby for the same amount of time & maybe a few onsies/gowns per day.
And just pack all your panties... you may go through more than 1 pair of those a day as well. (just in case)
I remember after my SILs gave birth they used Kotex Maxi Pads (the thick overnight ones) for DAYS. Anything else just did not absorb enough.
oohhh good tip.
@Janna19: well actually I'm having a birth center birth, so they don't have/offer as many of the items that a hospital would. I will need my own baby diapers, wipes, maxi pads, socks etc. I think they provide you with a few maxi pads and mesh panties while you're there, but the stay at the birth center is only 5 hours post-partum, then we stay in a hotel near the center.
@miss-spunkin: How ever many of something you think you should pack I'd double or even triple (like for baby's clothes & panties)... just to be on the safe side
@miss-spunkin: Your list looks pretty good. I'd add bringing clothes for the baby in NB and 0-3 just in case.
I'm delivering at a birth center, too. My birth center recommended big pads AND Depends :)
This is my list:
For the car:
-waterproof pad for car ride to hospital, or pillows with garbage bags over them
-barf bag (I've heard many women in labor get nauseated)
-car seat installed in car
For me:
-ID, health ins. card
-camera
-cards or games
-loaded iPad, magazines
-iPhone charger
-birth plan
-roomy clothes (sweatpants/ yoga pants), long shirts, zip up hoodies
-slippers, socks, bathrobe, 2 nightgowns with front access and with short sleeves
-several pairs of maternity underwear
-belly bandit
-big maxi pads
-stool softener
-breast pump, bottles
-nursing bra and breast pads
-nipple cream
-glasses, contact solution and case
-toothpaste, toothbrush
-deoderant
-brush, hair dryer
-shampoo and conditioner
-moisturizer, chapstick
-razor
-facewash
-hairspray
-makeup
-towel and washcloth
-bag for hospital gifts
-hairbands and bobbies
-earplugs
-shower flip flops
-pillow
For baby:
-baby going home outfit and hat, 3 newborn sleepers
-nail file for baby's fingernails
-paper and ink for footprints
-receiving blanket or two
-diapers and wipes
This is great, we are on the same page!! This means I am on track since you're my due date twin :) I was literally going to make this post yesterday but instead I searched for old posts with this question and compiled a list. I made my list and now will start packing this week/end. I'll let you know if I think of anything you're missing but I think you've gotten some great advice (which I'll be stealing some of!)
@AvantLaLettre: haha! It is so fun having a due date twin :) I wonder which of us will go first :) Yeah, I plan to start packing my bag about 37 weeks, which is only a week away! woohoo for term!
@miss-spunkin: I started packing today!! Makes it feel SO much more real! AHhhh. I'm so excited :) :)
@MissDareDevil: oops sorry I missed your question! Yes, we leave five hours post-delivery, but since we don't live within a 30 mile radius of the birth center we have to stay at a local hotel because they require a 24 hour checkup.
Not a momma, but in women/children nursing! If you aren't going to be at a hospital where they provide things like the pads and underware, take more than you think you will need, and the biggest, thickest kinds you can find. From what I understand, for days, possibly weeks after it is going to be wet down there. Some kind of pad for the bed too, like the blue medical chucks will help protect the bed.
Also a peribottle, or basicallly any squirt bottle, like a sports lid type bottle, for rising after the birth when you use the restroom or a sitz bath. But if you aren't in the hospital I don't know if a birthing center would have that. You use warm water to cleanse and cool if you are still swollen and sore.
Oh fun little tip that my prof share that was interesting to me, especially if you had to get cut or tore, is after you shower or bathe and rinse down there really well, sit on your bed, legs spread and point a hair dryer on LOW heat where you have stitches to help dry it out. Clean and dry will help you heal faster!
@chasesgirl: My sister just gave birth a few months ago and I was with her so I do remember the peri bottle! I can't remember whether the birth center gave her one or not though... hmm I'll have to ask her. Good tip on the hair dryer!
Yeah, the big fat maxi pads are butt-ugly for sure lol not excited about that ;) I'll probably bring some of my dingiest underwear too so that I don't worry about ruining them.
@miss-spunkin: Don't quote me on this but pretty sure ANY water bottle with a pull up sports top would work really... especially if they don't give you one. From what I understand it is a quite wonderful thing.
This might be a giveen but a sports bra. I saw in a lot of birthing videos women would just wear that and wrap their gown around their waste during the bad contractions. Im assuming its bc you get super hot.
@nonoame: I was thinking of just wearing one of my loose fitting tank tops, or honestly just being naked, since I plan to labor in the tub anyway... but good suggestion for those who will mostly be laboring in bed! I bet the bed would feel very hot.
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Working on my list for my birth center bag and diaper bag
Here is what I have so far - please let me know if I need anything else!
Birth Center bag
Diaper Bag (for birth)