2007-08-02 19:41:53 · 9 answers · asked by ruthybabe 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm a nurse, and this last week I had a young lady bring her own towell with her. She said, "hospital towells are always so little." She was right!
2007-08-02 19:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Tikled_Ivory 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A get out of jail free card? lol!
Umm...probably my own heat bag as I had one the first time at the hosp but not 2nd time and it was so nice along my lower belly during labour. Midwives/birth partner can just keep putting it in microwave for you when it gets cold.
Or maybe a decent labouring nightie or long shirt. The hospital ones are awful (and you don't have to wear them) and uncomfortable and not everyone likes to be naked (i didn't care 1st time but 2nd time i took the wrong one. too high neck line and not long enough to cover bottom when I walked around room)
Good luck getting those bags packed!
Oh, and an inflatable ring cushion to sit on. My tailbone cracked when baby crowned and they didn't have them at the hospital anymore. You can get them from the chemist. A good soft pillow helps too.
Oh, and 'LANSINOH' nipple cream for breastfeeding. You can start putting that on now to help get breasts ready.
Oh, and those bike shorts to put over underpants but under clothes so any leakage doesn't go on you clothes and heaps of old granny undies you can throw away if you have to.
That about covers it but I'm sure I'll think of more!!!
2007-08-03 02:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labor? Nope. But for after the delivery, a boppy is great. Also, my husband stayed in my room the first night. Stuff for him (extra shirt, underwear & toothbrush) would have been nice.
2007-08-03 02:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by jaydeee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tux pads and preparation h...LOL not kidding you get sore and swollen. They may have it at the hospital were you go but just in case. Also snacks!!! Drinks....I forgot my make up and looked terrible in all my pics. I dont always wear it but needed it then, lol.
2007-08-03 02:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
things I would pack...
toothbrush, hairbrush, extra set of clothes to wear home, outfit for baby to wear home and get pictures in, a book, mp3 player or ipod, video camera, still camera, comfy house shoes, comfy robe, snacks (even if they don't let you eat before delivery you will be hungry afterwards) bottled water, clothes and toothbrush for hubby, a comfy blanket,
2007-08-03 03:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by Wenz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a soft pillow to sit on in the vehicle for the trip home
2007-08-03 02:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm yet to have mine, but I've heard people say to make sure you pack lip balm, and I know this is one thing I couldnt live without.
(Sorry, I know I haven't experienced it yet myself but noone else suggested it!)
2007-08-03 09:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't use anything I brought....except the camera and my make-up...and the outfit to take the baby home.
2007-08-03 02:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by Stacey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bring snacks, you will get food there but they cant feed you all the time
2007-08-03 02:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋