How to pack the Perfect Hospital Bag for your Labour?

by Andrew Lope Business promotion

When your due date is rapidly approaching, it means your baby could arrive any day now. You are likely excited and nervous about going into labour, however, you can reduce that stress by planning and having your hospital bags packed and ready no later than four weeks before your due date.

When your baby is about to come and you are ready for the hospital stay, you must know what you need for the hospital. What you will need for the hospital stay can be divided into three categories.

These categories include- what you need for labour, what you need for recovery and last but not the least what you need for the baby. The more you can keep these items separate the more content you will be.

Below listed are the hospital bag checklist which every expecting parent must consider reading because it helps them pack the hospital bag without much of hassle.

For labour, the necessary items you must pack in your hospital bag are-

Birth plan

Usually, your medical care provider has your birth plan as part of your file but it is always better to carry a couple of extra copies to hand to your nurses.

·Insurance information

It is not fair that an expecting mum in active labour has to provide insurance information but in most of the hospitals it is a required protocol. Even if you are pre-registered make sure you carry your insurance card and ID.

·Personal items

Labour is both hard and messy, however, once you are done you would probably want to have a bath. Therefore, it is important to carry your toiletries such as oil, body wash, shampoo, etc. so that you don’t have to borrow later.

·Clothing

After you clean-up, it will be time to put on your clothes. If you are nursing, a breastfeeding-friendly nightgown is a more preferable option. It is important to pack loose-fitting clothes in your hospital bag so that you can feel comfortable in your clothing.

·Nursing supplies

Whether you are planning on nursing or not the milk will come out. Therefore, it is important to carry essentials such as breast pads to prevent milk from leaking through your clothes.

The most fun part is to pack the baby hospital bag. When dealing with anything related to the baby, it is essential to stay organized.

Most of the expecting parents often consider purchasing pre-packed newborn baby bag which is packed with baby essentials.

If you are not willing to invest in pre-packed baby hospital bags, then you can consider investing in normal baby hospital bags which you can pack with essentials on your own.

Some of the items which are essential for your baby includes-