Post continues after audio.Īdult nappies and/or maternity pads (more than you think you’ll need).
High-waisted underwear can also help to support your belly and keep maternity pads in place. It can help especially if you’ve had a caesarean birth as you don’t want the waistband of your undies placing pressure on your wound. Bottles and formula if you're formula feeding. If you don’t plan on breastfeeding, your midwife will offer you advice on suppressing your milk. Nursing bra, sleep bra or bralette.Ĭomfort is key and you’ll want something that stretches to fit your breasts when your milk comes in, even if you're not planning on breastfeeding. Your core is quite weak after birth and supporting it can definitely assist in your recovery, regardless of whether you had a vaginal or caesarean birth. So you can easily feed in and socks to keep your feet warm Belly binder or support pants. Hospitals are often cold and staying warm post-birth is an important element in healing. So important for nappy changes and feeds during the night and an absolute essential once you get home, too. Often hospital towels are small and you deserve a big fluffy towel after birth.
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It's comfort plus resting your head on your own pillow can help you relax and settle because sometimes its normal to feel anxious in the unknown hospital setting. It's a really great form of non-pharmacological pain relief. In postpartum it’s really important to eat warm, nourishing food so while you may not be able to pack soup or porridge in your hospital bag, you might be able to organise a friend or family member to deliver it to you. Hospital food doesn’t have the best reputation when it comes to taste or nutritional value so it’s always recommended that you pack your own snacks. If you birth vaginally, you’ll be able to eat straight away and you may find that you’re ravenous. Snacks for you and your birth partner during labour and post-birth. Electrolytes also regulate your nerve function and blood pressure. Without them your muscles become tired and weak and consequently, your labour may slow down.
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They're full of electrolytes which help your muscles contract efficiently. It keeps your tea or coffee warm but it also prevents spills.
Insulated cup (and your preferred tea bags). Remember, drinking water is essential during labour but it’s just as important that you go to the toilet at least once every hour because a full bladder can get in the way - quite literally - and prevent your baby from descending into the pelvis. If you’ve had a challenging birth experience or a caesarean birth, you’ll be advised to lie down as much as you can for the first few days whether at hospital or at home. You may also be lying down or on all-fours and in these instances, a straw is most helpful, as it is after birth when you’ll be holding or feeding your baby. It’s for this reason that some women prefer sucking on ice chips which your midwife will be able to provide on request. Sipping from a straw is much easier in labour as you may be prone to gagging or vomiting if you drink too much too quickly. Spoiler alert: It is because your hospital probably provides them.Water bottle (preferably one with a straw that you can open with one hand). The list also includes an "optional" section where I list popular things people like to bring but by no means NEED to and a "what not to bring" section where I list out why these are unnecessary. Below you will find a checklist for you and your partner on my personal recommendations on the only items you need to pack in your hospital bag. I have researched many hospital bag checklist guides and find that most of them list a lot of unnecessary items. Being pregnant with my 5th baby in 6 years, here is what I think the bare-bones minimum amount your need to pack in your hospital bag!
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