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What to take in the hospital bag when due to give birth ?

First of all I had my 20 week scan on Monday and am happy to reveal im having a BOY yay he wasn't ashamed of showing at all the little gem was flashing lol .

My question is :

When your due to give birth and in labour lol what exactly do you take in the hospital bag being as this is my first I dont have a clue what im doing all I know is nappy's lol.

Nothing funny please guys just serious answers

There is a fantastic site that i used throughout my pregnancy - if you need to ask a question the answer without doubt is already here -
www.babycentre.co.uk

Not on the list and something you WILL need if your choosing to breast feed is a compress and salve. I recommend Biofem here:-

http://www.biofem.co.uk/compress.cfm

Good luck and congratulations!

What to pack for labour

• Your birth plan

• Dressing gown -- useful if you end up pacing hospital corridors in early labour

• Slippers

• Socks -- believe it or not, your feet can get cold during labour

• An old nightdress or a T shirt to wear in labour. It might get a bit messy, so don't buy anything specially to wear in hospital.

• Massage oil or lotion if you would like to be massaged during your labour

• Lip balm

• Snacks and drinks for you while you are in labour, or some glucose tablets to keep you going

• Watch with a second hand, to time contractions

• Digital camera or camcorder. If you want to bring a camcorder, check with the hospital beforehand -- not all of them allow them in delivery rooms.

• Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games etc.

• Pictures of someone or something you love (the inspiration you may need to see you through to the end)

• TENS pain relief machine if you are planning to use one

• Toiletries

• Water spray, or a hand-held fan to keep you cool

• Music to listen to -- take a battery-operated machine as most hospitals won't let you plug things in. Some hospitals provide their own CD players -- again, check first.

For your birth partner

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• A change of clothes

• Snacks and drinks -- you don't want a dehydrated, hungry birth partner looking after you!

For after the birth

• Going-home outfit, and loose comfortable clothes to wear while you're in hospital. It will take a while for your tummy to go down so you'll be still wearing maternity clothes when you come home -- sorry!

• Nursing bras -- two or three

• Breast pads for when your milk comes in

• Maternity pads -- a couple of packs

• Nightshirt or T-shirt -- front opening shirts are useful for breastfeeding

• Toiletries

• Towels, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste

• Old knickers/cheap knickers/disposable knickers -- don't bring your best ones as they will get messy. If you end up having a caesarean, the NCT does brilliant stretchy knickers that are comfortable over your scar.

• Arnica tablets to help with bruising after the birth. Although there's no conclusive evidence that they work, many women report that taking arnica helps reduce bruising and helps the healing process.

• Ear plugs, in case you end up on a noisy ward!

• Address book, plus lots of change or a prepaid phone card for all the calls you may want to make. You may find you cannot use your mobile phone in the hospital building.

For your baby

• An infant Car Seat -- some hospitals won't let you leave without one

• One outfit for the trip home (all-in-one stretchy outfits are easiest)

• Two to three babygros and vests for baby to wear while you are in hospital. Some hospitals provide baby gowns for your baby to wear during his stay.

• Baby Blanket (a warm one if weather is cold)

• Nappies

• One pair of socks or booties

• Hat

• Jacket or snowsuit for winter babies.

• Muslin squares

Once you've got your hospital bag organised, remind yourself of the first signs of labour so you know when it's the real thing!

How to use the yojiki nappy bag/ Diaper Bag

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