| It's never too early to pack your hospital bag, | | | | Snacks or drinks for labor support (suckers or |
| labor comes at the most unexpected times. It is | | | | hard candy) |
| hard enough trying to remember your purse while | | | | Your Postpartum Bag |
| racing out the door, let alone your tooth brush, | | | | Nursing bras and pads |
| hair brush and deodorant. Packing your bag well | | | | Breastfeeding book |
| before your due date could also be helpful if | | | | Going home outfit with cap and booties for baby |
| hospital treatment is needed during pregnancy. | | | | Receiving blanket (bring a warm blanket if cold |
| We recommend that you pack a bag for labor | | | | outside) |
| and leave a separate packed bag for postpartum | | | | More film (gift shop film is pricey) |
| in the car or with someone else. This prevents | | | | Your own personal robe and maternity gown |
| you from leaving items behind and dragging all of | | | | Sanitary pads (buy the super absorbent for the |
| your stuff around the labor and birth wing. Keep in | | | | first few days), and several pairs of roomy |
| mind that some of these items will be provided | | | | underwear |
| by the hospital, however every hospital is | | | | Slippers |
| different. Besides it's always better to pack your | | | | Soap |
| personal items and be safe than sorry. Here are a | | | | Deodorant |
| list of items recommended for your hospital trip, | | | | Shampoo and Conditioner |
| feel free to add or delete items that you may | | | | Hairbrush |
| feel necessary. | | | | Toothbrush and toothpaste |
| Your Labor Bag | | | | Any other toiletries, cosmetics or hairstyling |
| Pillows from home that you will be able to identify | | | | equipment you want |
| Music to relax you with a CD player | | | | Car Seat with instructions |
| Camera with film and batteries | | | | List of people to call after the baby is born |
| Camcorder with charged batteries and | | | | Calling Card for Long Distance Calls |
| accessories | | | | Going home outfit for mom (You want to make |
| Signed copies of your birth plan | | | | sure you wear something loose and comfortable. |
| Your own colored wash cloths | | | | It is common to wear what you came in with |
| Waterproof pads for the car ride | | | | some nursing shirts) |
| Nightgown or big shirt to wear during labor, | | | | Birth Announcements, stamps, envelopes |
| although a hospital gown will be provided | | | | What to leave at home |
| Lip Balm | | | | It is just as important to remember to pack |
| Massage tools (Oils, massagers, etc.) | | | | things as it is to leave things. You never want to |
| Baby Book for getting the foot prints done by | | | | take any valuables because you never know who |
| the nurse when she does the paperwork | | | | will go in your room when your stepping out to |
| Focal Point (If you want one) | | | | go to the nursery, restroom, or shower. |
| Socks for mom | | | | |