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• What to Bring

[edit] Hospital list

A lot of this stuff seems like a no brainer, but you never know what you might forget so its good to have a list and I have a few tips on breastfeeding and labor on here too.

[edit] Mom

• Soap -Just in case theirs is the kind that makes you dry out
• Slippers
• 2 Nightgowns -Bring enough just in case you have to stay extra days because of C-section or other surgeries such as tubal ligation
• Suitcase
• Lotion- It’s very soothing during the labor process.
• Prenatal pills -It’s important to take all your prenatal pills even after the baby is born for breastfeeding
• Lose fitting comfortable clothes -After having gone through child birth you’ll want to be as comfortable as possible
• Jacket for cooler months
• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Lip gloss-This is extra to make you feel good and be ready for those camera shots.
• Telephone numbers of family
• Telephone of babysitter -If you don’t live near your family and you don’t have access to family members you might need a babysitter to watch your children while your in the hospital
• Nursing bras and nursing pads -Don’t forget to give yourself and the baby a minimum of two weeks to get use to breastfeeding it can be trying at first believe me I know, but you will feel better in the long run.
• Book, magazine, thank you cards to sign, portable dvd player, or anything you can think of to do (besides work) while your baby is sleeping or the nurses give you a break I know that you want to be close to your baby, but if the nurses ask you if you want a break take it.

[edit] Dad or family member

• Change for the vending machine
• Camera
• Pillow- Some hospitals have sofa beds for dad
• Money for flowers

[edit] For baby

• Carseat
• Three outfits -one for first day, one for going home, and one extra one for any messes.
• Blanket
• Hat
• Diaper bag and Diapers- This one might be optional some hospitals provide this for you.

[edit] See also

• Crochet Snood cap pattern - You might need something to keep your hair in place during birthing and you might not want to fuss with your hair to much while in the hospital.