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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
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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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Online Medical Reviewer:
Donna Freeborn PhD CNM FNP
Online Medical Reviewer:
Heather M Trevino BSN RNC
Online Medical Reviewer:
Irina Burd MD PhD
Date Last Reviewed:
12/1/2022
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