What to Bring to the Hospital

What do you bring to the hospital when it’s time to deliver your baby? Below you will find a checklist that will help you prepare for your delivery date.

Mom

• Clothes
  Including socks, PJs, slippers and robe; nursing bra or tight sports bra if not nursing; comfy lounge clothes—darker colors are best.
• Toiletries
  Enough for two nights for vaginal birth or four nights for cesarean.
• Food
  Snacks, favorite drinks, light food; consider honey sticks for labor; food for partner during labor. (Mom is provided 3 meals and partner is provided one meal voucher per day.)
• Pillows
  Many people like to bring their own. Put on bright/recognizable pillowcases so they don’t get mixed in with hospital pillows.
• Labor Comforts
  Hair ties; hand fan; water bottle; lip balm (consider Tiger Balm for stuffy nose during labor which is common).
• Ambience
  Consider aromatherapy oils and/or flameless candles.
• Entertainment
  iPod or music playing device; music; books; camera; cell phone; chargers; laptop (the Medical Center has free Wi-Fi).
• Inspiration
  Bring something inspiring to look at during labor.

Partner

• Clothes
  Change of clothes; swimwear to go in the shower during labor; pajamas; slippers .
• Toiletries
  Enough for two nights for vaginal birth or four nights for cesarean.
• Medications
  Tylenol or other medications possibly needed (the Medical Center can’t give the partner any medication).

Baby

• Clothes
  Going home clothes and other outfits if desired; hat and socks.
• Car Seat
  Read the instructions and do a practice run ahead of time.