Don’t buy disposable pads, you can be kind to the environment by buying these super-soft, washable, reusable pads, like Bamboobies bamboo nursing pads, which get absolutely brilliant five-star reviews and often come top on lists of best nursing pads. ![]() This wrap-front sleep nursing bra is really popularand has a lot of great reviews from happy new moms. Sleep nursing bra, this is a nursing bra that is comfortable to wear at night / whilst you are lying in bed, rather than a bra you buy for support.Some new mums prefer disposable mesh pants, but I think it’s better to buy something like these high waisted cotton pants that you can use until you no longer need them, then discard them. Buy high waisted pants that can easily fit a maternity pad. Postpartum panties to keep you more comfortable after giving birth.These Always Infinity Flex Foam pads are brilliant because they have a high absorbency and wings, but they are slim fitting, so you won’t have a huge chunk of pad irritating your sore vaginal area. Maternity pads, you need a highly absorbent pad postpartum, because there is a lot of lochia (postpartum vaginal discharge made up of blood, mucus and uterine lining) to come out.Non-perishable snacks – healthy, low GI snacks to keep you going during labor.A small amount of cash, just in case for taxis, coffees or snacks, magazines.Cell phone charger, given our cell phones, are our everything, you don’t want yours to run out of juice!.Birthing ball take your own birthing ball if your hospital doesn’t have them, one like this birthing ball that gets several thousand great reviews.Lip balm because your lips will inevitably get parched.Hair clips/bands to keep your hair off your face.Refillable water bottle with straw because you will get seriously dehydrated and it’s easier to drink through a straw when you’re dealing with labor.Earplugs in case you need to block out background noise / have a chance to sleep during an extended labor.Flip flops for going to bathroom/shower.A couple of pairs of socks (dark colour preferable), for the same reason as you need a robe.A robe because your body temperature can go up and down during labor.Bear in mind you will need easy access when the time comes to push!! A couple of changes of sleepwear or loungewear.HOSPITAL BAG CHECKLIST: THE ABSOLUTE ESSENTIALS 1. Which is why I’ve put together this hospital bag essentials checklist, a concise list of the essentials that you will need for yourself, your newborn baby and the baby’s father or your birthing partner, whilst you are in hospital. So, at this point, you may well be wondering what the essentials actually are. This way you will have everything that you and your newborn need without feeling overwhelmed by a hospital bag full of everything but the kitchen sink. If I could give you one piece of advice it would be to stick to putting only essentials in your hospital bag for labor, delivery and postpartum. WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR HOSPITAL BAG FOR LABOUR/DELIVERY I’d suggest you know best about how your friends and family would feel about it, so go with your gut. Some moms-to-be add stuff for their hospital bag to their baby registry list, though there is debate over the etiquette of this. You can always add preparing for packing your hospital bag to the list of things you are going to buy for your new baby, you will likely have some stuff to hand, but there are quite a few things that are extra. Plus you won’t find yourself hastily throwing random stuff into a bag whilst in the early stages of labor. Packing your bag in good time will also give you peace of mind in the last few weeks of your pregnancy. ![]() This means both you and your birthing partner can focus on the job at hand, of getting you and your baby through labor and birth safely and happily. That way you are totally prepared on the practical side of things. If you want to be prepared for every baby labor and birthing eventuality you should ideally pack your hospital bag once you reach 32 – 35 weeks of pregnancy.
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