Giving birth must surely be one of the most exciting and
spiritual events that can happen in a woman’s life. You have carried a child
for nine months under your heart, and at last the day arrives when you have to
pack your bag for the hospital. You are excited. You can feel the pains coming
and don’t know what to expect. You are not only packing your own things, you
are packing in baby clothes for the little human being who will soon join the
family; something that is new to you.
What to pack for yourself
·
Pack two bags; one for you and one for the baby.
Your bag will contain a smaller bag of toiletries, a fresh towel, an outfit to
go home in, a comfortable pair of shoes, and a jacket in the event of bad
weather.
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A feeding bra, a half dozen panties, face and
hand cream, hairbrush, drier,
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Ointments and medication you are currently
taking,
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A breast pump and a soft round cushion with a
hole in the middle to be placed in a comfortable position under the baby in
your arms to make for easier feeding.
·
Sanitary towels in the event the hospital does
not provide them.
·
Your favorite shampoo and special soap to give
you a familiar scent and a touch of home.
What to pack for the baby
1 Diapers, baby
blankets, a shawl, sleepers, bootees, bonnets and a soother just in case one is
needed.
2 A must-have
item for the baby is the car seat. Note that you cannot take home your newborn
baby from the hospital without a car seat installed in the back seat of the
car. On the day you leave the hospital come prepared with the seat already
installed in the back of the car.
3 Don’t bring
books. You can use the off-time to sleep and relax as you won't have much free time when you get home; the extra items will
only make your bags heavier.
4 Have soft
blankets with which to swaddle the baby. Traveling home in the car you don’t
want the hands and arms out of the blanket to get caught in a car door or in
the car seat.
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