Hi its been just over 5 years since i was in a maternity ward, and ive totally forgotten what i need to take in with me, can anyone help me out ?!?!?
(38+4 pregnant )
2007-02-18 08:48:14 · 15 answers · asked by Spunky 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
hiya, i got this list from the website and i have used it to pack my bags so here goes,
your birth plan
dressing gown
slippers
socks
an old nightie dress to wear during labor (they also provide hospital gown)
massage oil (optional)
snaks and drinks (i kept money aside instead)
camera
make up bag plus toiltries
change of clothes (going home outfit)
breastfeeding bras and breast pads
sanitary towels
as for your baby:
infant car seat
outfit for the trip home
baby blanket
new born nappies
one pair of socks or booties
hat
jacket or snowsuit for winter.
hope this helps not everything on it is necessary but wish you all the best.xx
2007-02-18 09:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
RE: Jaundice treatment
Hi
This may sound silly, but one of the things I had in my bag was a pair of sunglasses! My little boy had jaundice and had to go under UV lights for 4 6 hour sessions. It was awful as I had to leave him in his cot in only a nappy with a visor to protect his eyes, and he became quite distressed. He also figured out how to pull off his eye protector visor early on so I couldn't take my eyes off him. I got no sleep for 3 or 4 days counting the labour and birth plus this, and was at the end of my tether!
In the end I took the light box over to my bed, took my son out of the cot onto my chest with the light box over us both like a sunbed. He was happy to be in mum's arms, and it was a lot less stressful for me too. The sunglasses helped to protect my eyes.
One thing to be very careful about though is make sure the baby can't fall should you doze off. Put up the side bars of the bed and prop with plenty of pillows.
2007-02-19 08:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by Susanne / 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, it's over 3 years for me and I'm surprised to note that I've forgotton as well! I remember needing sanitary towels - loads and loads of them. Knickers. Erm, clothes for the baby. Trouble is I was kept in for a few days with bladder complications, so I wasn't really prepared. I think if it's straight forward then you don't need to take too much.
I'm being absolutely useless here and I'm going to shut up immediately.
2007-02-18 16:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by Rachael H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You MUST have a car seat before you can take the baby home.
Other than that.... you'll survive even if you take nothing with you. But you may be more comfy if you take your own pajamas, robe and slippers. Grooming supplies like hairdryer, makeup, etc so you'll look pretty for your guests. Camera, disposable so you don't have to worry about it being stolen. That's all I can think of.
2007-02-18 16:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Car seat and clothes for the baby and also home going outfit for you. The hospital will provide you with everyhing else, like night gown, slippers, sanitary pads, diapers for the baby, toothbrush etc. I had my first baby 3 weeks ago and I had all of that packed, but turned out I didn't use anything.
2007-02-18 18:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by Matahari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife is 39wks plus 3 and we have just packed her hospital bag
you will need nighties, under wear, maternity towels, slippers, dressing gown if desired. comfortable loose clothing,wash bag containing your essentials, a cool water facial spray if also good for labour/ Hair bobble or hairband. camera and chane for the phone to tell relatives your happy news. Nappies for baby, wipes, blanket, baby towel and baby grows/ vests along with a 'going' home outfit for both of you. good luck
2007-02-18 17:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by thedaddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For you - nighties, knickers, maternity pads, nursing bras, washbag, hairbrush, towels, slippers, robe, clothes to wear home. Possibly money for the phone, camera, make-up.
For baby - nappies, cotton wool, vests and sleepsuits, hat, shawl or coat for going home, car seat.
2007-02-18 16:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you go to mothercare and pick up 1 of there catologues it tells you on the back everything you need or if that fails then ring your midwife and ask for a book called your pregnancy im surprised you havent had this book or a print out sheet of what you need to take it is hard to remember
good luck i hope you get what you need
hope your pregnancy goes well and your baby is well and healthy xx
2007-02-18 17:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by sara d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4u u need mayb 3 nighties depends how long u in there
a wash bag smelly's, soap,toothbrush, hair brush,flannel towel,santurany towels lots of them some fresh clean clothes and i think thats it 4 your baby maybe 4 baby grows 5 vest a little warm hat to keep head warm stuff to wash your baby towel bubble bath etc then i think thats it
OH I NEALLY 4GOT GET SOMETHING TO READ OR WATCH U WILL BE BORED
2007-02-18 16:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by silkyladyxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of what your 2nd answer said but don't forget sanitary pads Good luck hope all goes well
The answer above has got it all well done
2007-02-18 17:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋