hey everyone im pregnant and i wana know what stuff should i take to the hospital when i ts my time?

Question

to give birth what stuff would i need for me and my baby,partner and if you got some advice im new at this thing so please no rude comments

Answer 1

You may want to pack two bags for the hospital or birth center: a small overnight bag for the items you'll need during labor and a larger bag for everything else that you'll need later. Here's a list of things that experienced moms recommend packing. You may also want to ask your caregiver, childbirth educator, or doula for tips on what to bring.

For labor

• Your birth plan.

• Your insurance card and any hospital paperwork you need.

• Your eyeglasses, if you need any. Even if you usually wear contacts, you'll probably need or want to take them out at some point during your stay.

• A hair band and barrettes, if you think you might want them.

• Lip moisturizer.

• A bathrobe, nightgown, slippers, and a couple of pairs of socks. Hospitals provide gowns for you to use during labor and afterward, but most will allow you to wear your own clothes if you prefer. Choose something loose and comfortable that you don't mind getting ruined. You'll need to wear a gown instead of pants so that your practitioner can check your cervix. Choose a top with short, loose sleeves so you your blood pressure can be checked easily and so you can slip your top off easily if you want to change and have an IV in place. You might also want to bring your own slippers and robe for walking around during the early stages of labor. If you don't want to risk soiling your robe, you can ask for a second hospital gown to wear as a robe to cover your backside.

• Something to read, if you're so inclined. One husband we know spent the early stages of labor reading The Lion in Winter while his wife read The English Patient. "In retrospect, I should have brought the National Enquirer or Vogue — something trashy with pictures," she says.

• Massage oils or lotions, music, an extra pillow, whatever you need to help you relax. (If you do bring your own pillow, be sure to use a patterned or colorful pillowcase so it doesn't get mixed up with the hospital's.) You might consider bringing tennis balls or a rolling pin in case you have back labor and need them for massage.

• Talismans, a picture of someone or something you love, anything you find reassuring.



For your partner/labor coach

• Money for parking and change for vending machines.

• A few basic toiletries, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant.

• A change of clothes

• Some snacks and something to read during the early stages.

• A camera/video camera and film or tape or a memory card and batteries. Someone has to document the big event! (NOTE: Not all hospitals allow videotaping of the birth itself, but there's usually no rule against taping during labor or after the birth.)

• A bathing suit. If your partner wants to take a bath or shower during labor, you may want to jump in with her.

Postpartum


• A fresh nightgown.

• Snacks! After many hours of labor, you're likely to be pretty hungry and you don't want to have to rely on the hospital's food. So bring your own crackers, raisins, and granola bars.

• A nursing bra, breast pads, and maternity underwear, if you'd prefer not to wear the net panties they'll give you at the hospital. Chances are, whatever underwear you do wear the first few days will get stained, even with sanitary pads (which the hospital provides).

• Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, lip balm, deodorant, and makeup, if it's important to you. Hospitals will have soap, shampoo, and lotion, but you might prefer your own brands.

• Your address book and prepaid phone card or cell phone. After the baby's born you'll want to call family and friends to let them know the good news. Note: Some hospitals don't allow cell phones to be used in the labor and delivery area, so you may want to ask about it ahead of time.

• A going-home outfit. Bring something roomy and easy to get into — believe it or not, you'll probably still look 5 or 6 months pregnant — along with a pair of flat shoes. The last thing you'll be worrying about when you go home is whether your outfit is fashionable.

Answer 2

Car Seat (which your partner will need to bring in the day you're leaving the hospital - and make sure he knows how to use it).
For the birth... I would bring a pillow from home for comfort. Music if you really think you'll use it during the birth (I brought and never used it). Bring socks! A good maternity bra. Don't bother with any nightgowns... they'll get ruined (you will bleed on them). Just use the hospital gowns they give you. You may want to bring a robe so you can feel somewhat human when you get up to move about. Hair brush and some blush & lipstick (to put some color back into you when you get visitors). A change of clothes for you to go home in (make sure it's comfortable and loose). For the baby... depending on the weather... whatever you'll dress them in to get them home. A onesie will do. Also bring a few receiving blankets... to cover the baby in the car seat... and a couple to roll up and place on either side of the baby's head to keep the head steady for the ride. You can also get a soft hat to keep the head warm. Aside from that... the hospital will give you some diapers to take home, as well as formula in case you won't be nursing.
Enjoy the delivery. It'll be over before you know it.

Answer 3

Make sure to pack toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, ect) as most hospitals don't provide them. Pack a comfy night-gown for you, unless you want to stay in the hospital qowns the whole time! Bring clothes to take your baby home in. Also an outfit for the pictures, if you opt to get them. I found they were too expensive and quite ugly. I just went to Wal-Mart and had them down for $7. Pack some slippers, too. I would bring some reading material if you're going to be induced. And eat before you go!!! Ummmm...... A camera for your partner to take pictures as soon as the baby is born. All your pre-registration papers if you pre-register. Any meds you might be taking. That's all I can think of. I packed my bag when I was 5 months pregnant, and my son is now 8 months, so it's been a while. Hey! Just remembered nursing bras if you plan on breastfeeding or at least trying. Congratulations and God Bless!!

Answer 4

Oh honey, you should really know more about sex/pregnancy before having sex. Did you use the condom or not? Always use protection and condoms are only 99% guaranteed. There's always the chance of getting pregnant if the condom breaks or has a hole in it. Condoms don't protect against STD's, so always be careful. You won't know if you are pregnant until the time you miss a period the month following intercourse. Find some information about sex/pregnancy before continuing to have sex. It's important stuff to know about.

Answer 5

You want to take for yourself, comfortable clothes(maybe a cotton gown to labor in), socks or slippers, shampoo, soap, lotion, toothbrush, and other hygeine items. At my hospital we had a dvd player in the room, so take movies you want to watch. Also, it may be a good idea to take snacks. After I had my son I was so hungry and the hospital food wasnt enough(especially at 2 in the morning). And also a camera. Ask your spouse if there is anything they want or need. About the baby, the hospital will provide wipes, diapers, and formula. You just need maybe a couple outfits and socks for the baby. Good Luck and I hope everything goes great.

Answer 6

Take a couple of gowns for you and a couple for the baby. Take clothes to wear home that you could wear comfortably at 4 months pregnant. Good Luck.

Answer 7

Extras things I was glad I had:

a decent set of PJ's for the next day when you have company

a hair tie to keep your sweaty hair back

a tight sports bra if you are not breastfeeding

sugar free lolli-pops for while in labor (taste great, wet mouth, and no sugar to make you thirsty)
slippers to walk around in

a robe. I bought one at goodwill that was terry cloth and snapped. It was perfect to walk around in, and I didn't care if I ruined it.

pads to wear home. the big hospital ones are okay for when you are bleeding really bad. but by the time you leave, you will just need heavy flow ones......stock up on your favorites.

underwear. Buy new ones in a size larger than your pre-pregnancy size. do not buy bikini's. If you have a c-seciton they will hit right on the incision. I opted for high cut. the size bigger makes them a little more comfortable over your still puffy belly.

Make-up. trust me....you will have company, you will be photographed. just a little foundation and mascara to brighten up your face for your 2 days of visitors.

Snacks: hospital food is okay. But have your hubby sneak you in your favorite snacks....and have him bring soda or whatever you like to drink.

Answer 8

Nathan's mom covered most everything. I also packed a small bag of toiletries for myself and my husband. I bought all the travel size items...toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, and any other items either of you will need. As a matter of fact, that bag is still packed from my first child and will be going with me when I deliver my 2nd in a few months. Good luck!

Answer 9

u've pretty much got everything u need listed here but one word of advice....pack cheap nightgowns, cos u might not want to wear them when u get home. I got mine especially from Walmart, in case they got dirty (and they do). Also, make sure they are open-front, so that u can easily open up to nurse ur baby.

Answer 10

RUDE COMMENTS????

NOW REALLY, WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO DO SUCH A MEAN THING, TO A . . . N-E-W . . . PREGNANT LADY???
DOES THIS MEAN THAT YAHOO ANSWERS HAS FOLKS THAT SAY MEAN OR RUDE THINGS???

IF SOMEONE DOES THAT TO YOU, HONEY --- YOU JUST GO PUSH THAT ABUSE BUTTON, PRONTO ---

DON'T WANT ANYONE HERE TO HAVE ANY FALSE LABOR TROUBLE BECAUSE PEOPLE SAY MEAN THINGS . . . THAT WOULD BE A . . .N-E-W. . . EXPERIENCE.

DO YOU KNOW THAT YOUR POINTS ARE AT MINUS 20, THIS WEEK??? YOU BETTER ASK SOME QUESTIONS, AND GET THOSE POINTS BACK UP . . . YOUR ACCOUNT MIGHT BE CANCELLED IF YOU RUN OUT OF POINTS. . . DON'T WANT THAT TO HAPPEN NOW, DO YOU???