I'm packing my bag of things to have with my during my labour. If I could only take one item - what would you recommend?
I am looking for recommendations for the labour itself rather than for use in hospital afterwards!
2007-03-22 07:39:04 · 43 answers · asked by Ricecakes 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
For use in labor itself...a ponytail holder or some kind of hairclip to keep the hair out of your face. Pack three in case you throw the first two across the room at the baby's father.
2007-03-22 07:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Erin 3 · 8⤊ 2⤋
You can't put it in a bag, but I found hot showers essential for nice laboring. Had a natural childbirth - I'd say having a commitment to that is another good thing to have in your bag. The more medical intervention they set you up for, the more you'll need :)
2007-03-22 20:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by t jefferson 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
During labour? A hairband, there was nothing more irritating than having your hair flop in the way of that precious gas and air. Or if you're having an epidural, a good book!!!
I think I'm coming down in favour of the hairband, the midwives are good for a bit of chat (I hope your birthing partner is too!!!) to pass the time...
2007-03-22 09:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Believe me on this...all you'll need is an outfit for you and your baby to go home in...WHY...because you wont need anything that you have packed! I looked up so many different things on what to pack to the hospital and what i didnt need and so on. When i got to the hospital i didnt even touch my bag at ALL...the hospital basically has everything you need...Unless you feel very uncomfotable being away from your own pillows or things then you should pack some stuff....I am pretty uncomfortable about using other peoples stuff too...but when you are there in the hospital...believe me you wont be thinking about anything...except having your baby...
2007-03-22 07:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well what can you really use during labor other than your favorite pillow (hospital pillows suck), or maybe some music. Most of the stuff you need is for when its all over. One thing I recommend for after is your own sanitary pads, again hospital ones no good, they are like wearing a diaper and a few inches thick.
2007-03-22 07:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I didn't use a thing out of my bag. Matter of fact, my bag wasn't even opened until an hour before I left the hospital. I take that back....I used my toothbrush.
I took my back massager thing but labor went so fast I didn't even get to use it. The only thing I needed during labor was my husband to feed me ice chips and the doctor there to catch the baby! Oh and the epidural guy....but I could have done without him too.
2007-03-22 07:45:09 · answer #6 · answered by MyOpinionMatters 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I put a bag of change in mine. It was for the car park and so that my husband could keep in contact with family who were waiting anxiously at home! Also a list of phone numbers in case the midwives won't let you turn on a mobile to out numbers.
2007-03-22 22:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the only thing i used in my last labour was my bottle of water as i got so dry from gas and air and the heat of the hospital
good luck with the labour and new baby
2007-03-22 16:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by irish_jipper 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I went into labour unexpectedly and had to go into hosptial without my bag!!!! i basiscally rushed out the house in my nightie and slippers (in december 04) and got in the car, and 90 minutes later i had my little boy
one thing i missed my camera!
2007-03-23 00:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jemmax 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All or Any of these would be a deffinate!
Bathrobe & Slippers
Warm Socks (labor rooms are cold)
Lip Balm (chapped lips from breathing techniques)
Something to do (book,game,music)
Your favorite Maxi-pad
Good Luck!
2007-03-22 07:52:09 · answer #10 · answered by XGlaMkiLLedHerX 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋