There are some circumstances where the baby may have to be away from you and you will have to pump. It is unlikely that your milk will come in while you’re in the hospital, and if it does, you’ll want your baby at your breast, not a pump. It’s totally up to you if you want to bring your breast / chest pump, but it’s not necessary. You might want to pack a large, fluffy beach towel for getting in and out of the shower or tub, but beware that it might get some fluids/blood on it. Hospital towels are notoriously small and scratchy (umm, hello, do they not know we are significantly larger than usual?!). *Pro tip: Put your pillow in a colored case so you don’t get it mixed up with the hospital pillows. This way, you don’t have to bring your personal stuff into a hospital and you don’t have to lug those things from the labor/delivery room to the postpartum room and then out to the car when it’s time to leave. If not, you can always send someone down to the car to get them. You can always bring them in the car with you and see if you’re comfortable without them. Some mamas and birthing folks prefer their own blanket and pillows instead of those flat hospital pillows. Bring a comfy pair of yoga/sweat pants, a loose-fitting shirt and some flip flops for the ride home. Chances are, you’re still going to look 6 months pregnant, you’re going to have a huge pad between your legs and things are just uncomfortable and sore while they’re trying to find their way back to normal. Don’t even attempt to wear anything too tight. The only real outfit you need is the one you will go home in. *Pro tip: Enjoy being braless before your boobs start leaking! Once that starts happening, you might want to wear a bra with nursing pads unless you want to be covered in milk 24/7.
Front-zip bras and nursing bras are quite nice to wear during labor if you’re feeling modest but want to have quick-access for skin-to-skin after baby is born. Sports bras are often too tight and uncomfortable and could lead to clogged ducts as your milk comes in. If you do choose to wear a bra, find one that is cozy with no underwire or padding. BrasĪ bra isn’t really necessary for the first few days.
Don’t be fooled or shocked, adult diapers provide AMAZING coverage for those first few days of heavier bleeding. The hospital will have mesh underwear that you can use with pads, or you can bring adult diapers. You likely won’t need any regular underwear. Whether you have a vaginal birth or a cesarean section, you will still have some vaginal bleeding. Some cozy socks and slippers may be nice to have too! Underwear Clothes like this are cozy and make it easy for you to use the bathroom, have skin-to-skin time with your baby, and to breastfeed/chestfeed if you wish to. ClothesĪ soft robe and a couple of comfy dresses with buttons will be your best friends.
Whatever you don’t use can be saved for your next vacation. *Pro tip: If you can get most of those products in travel size, it’ll save a ton of room! They have everything for less than $3 each in the travel section of most grocery stores. This bag should consist of hospital bag essentials for mom / birthing person, like:ĭry shampoo (yes, the hospital might have shampoo, but that stuff usually leaves your hair in a tangled mess.) Some snacks - Something delicious, healthy, and easy to digest (dried fruit, nuts, brown rice, protein bars, granola etc.) This way your nurse and provider know everything that’s important to you.Īny medications you take (or a list of them)
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Your Motherboard birth plan! Download and print your Boards (aka visual birth plans) and tack them up next to the white board in your labor and delivery room. You’ll want to make sure you pack a small bag for things like: Rentable breast pumps (though some might) Snacks that you actually feel like eating (or none at all)Ī breast pump for encouraging stalled labor or expressing milk, but not one you can rent or take home
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