Diapers Are Not Just for BabiesĪfter giving birth you will have bloody discharge, a.k.a lochia, for several weeks. We love the Hatch postpartum underwear for example but there are others out there that will fit the bill. This secure feeling can be comforting in the early days and weeks of the postpartum period.
Whether you deliver your baby vaginally or via cesarean, you may find that high-waisted underwear provide a snug feeling of pulling everything together in your midsection. Slip on shoes to go home in after birth are helpful to you as your feet may be swollen if you receive a lot of IV fluids. You can also bring socks with treads or snag a pair from the hospital. Make sure you choose footwear that has grips or a rubber sole for your safety on slick hospital floors. Doulas and midwives recommend walking to help your labor progress and manage pain. Safe SteppingĪs you are laboring, it’s a great idea to walk around your room or the hospital floor. Pack two washcloths to create cold compresses during labor when you may be feeling especially warm. Your care provider will also need access to your birth canal, so stick to dresses, nightgowns, large button-down shirts, or skirt and shirt. Another thing to consider is picking something with front snaps, velcro, or a few, large buttons that can make it easier if you choose to do skin-to-skin right after birth or breastfeed/bodyfeed.
Be sure to select comfortable, lounge-type clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy. You may receive push back from the hospital but you do have a right to wear what you want. Review this list and take note of the items that feel like they would make your hospital stay extra special! What to Pack to Wear? Comfort is KeyĪlthough the hospital will provide you with a gown, you can bring your own clothing. When signs of labor begin for you (which may include stronger and more consistent cramp-like feelings, pain in your belly or lower back, leaking fluids such as bloody mucus, or your water breaking) you’ll be happy that you have already packed the ultimate hospital bag. Preparing before the third trimester may feel too soon, and waiting until the week of your due date may be too late! Need more clarity? Aim to be done packing by your 36th week of pregnancy. Many expectant families find that if they have their hospital bag packed some time in the third trimester, it helps them feel more at ease about the task ahead of childbirth. The good news about packing for your childbirth hospital stay? You don’t need very much in your bag and the hospital will provide a lot of the essentials! The great news? This is the ULTIMATE hospital bag checklist, which will include everything you need…and want…to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible! When to Pack Your Bag?Īlthough no one can predict exactly when you will deliver your baby, you can use your estimated due date to help guide you in getting prepared. The ultimate hospital bag checklist for you and baby
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