Learn your Eircode. This will help an ambulance find your home quickly if you need one. Page last reviewed: 26 March Next review due: 26 March Read our cookies policy to find out more about our cookies and how we use them. Hospital bag for labour and birth. Hospitals have limited space for personal items, so try to pack lightly. Ask your partner or support person to take your outdoor clothing after you're admitted. It is best to leave valuables at home. Some hospitals even provide them.
From memory about 10 a day. If you feed every 3 hours you'll probably change their bottom that amount of times also. I'm having a csection, and taking 15 to start with. But I know I'll need more, but hubby will bring them in. I just don't want to be lugging in too much when I first get there. Most hospitals give you a small packet, enough to get you through your stay. The only reason I pack my own is because my hospital gives out Huggies and I won't use that brand on my babies.
Just ask your midwife if they provide nappies at your next appointment. Or ring if you aren't doing prenatal care through the hospital. We only needed the one we took him home in as the hospital provided cloth ones during our stay :.
I agree with about if hubby can bring more as sometimes you just put the fresh nappy on and they sneak in another wee before you even close it up. Start as stockpile at home before bubs is born. I took in a packet of nappies in previous pregnancies.
Which did me. Bringing 15 in my nappie bag but will keep extra in the car so hubby doesn't have to go home for more. I'm taking 36 nappies i. Log in or sign up to post a comment! Dressing gown. A soft dressing gown is useful for pacing around during labour, or afterward, if you spend some time in the hospital.
Many mums pop on some warm socks if their feet get cold during labour. Slippers or flip-flops. Pack some flip-flops for using in the shower. Lip balm. Your lips can get chapped during labour. Having some lip balm on hand will help hydrate your lips. Body lotion or massage oil. Some mums-to-be find a little massage during labour relaxing.
If this could be you, pop some lotion or oil in your hospital bag. Water spray and sponge. It could help to spray some water on your face and neck, or to sponge some cool water on your forehead. Comfortable pillow s. Your hospital will provide you with pillows, but they might not be the right kind for you.
Relaxing pass-times. Pack some things to help you pass the time like a book, magazines, a tablet with movies or series downloaded on it, or a music player. Eye mask and earplugs. To help you get rest in a busy and bright maternity ward, an eye mask or earplugs could be just what you need during the downtimes of labour, or for your well-deserved rest after delivery.
Pack at least one soft, loose nightdress. Choose a front-opening one if you plan to breastfeed. Heavy-duty maternity pads. Although the hospital may provide some, pack plenty of heavy-duty maternity-pads, just in case. Initially you may need to change pads every one to two hours, but within a few days the flow will start to decrease.
Be prepared with a few nursing bras or other comfortable, well-fitting bras. Pack a plastic bag to pop dirty clothes in. Cosmetics and skin care products. Plus, make sure you pack some moisturisers as your skin may feel drier than usual.
0コメント