Hospital bag

[puma86]

Me again :o)

I've calmed down now :o)

Just thinking, I know i have a while yet, but what kind of stuff will i need ready and packed for when I'm in labour and go to hospital? Is there a checklist as such?

thank you
x

[redcrx]

Hi puma

this list seems really comprehensive.

dont forget a list of all important phone numbers of family and friends as you may not be allowed to use your mobile.

http://www.isyourbagpacked.co.uk/Hospital-bag- checklist-3-w.asp

[redcrx]

and perhaps keep it light, but have an extra bag ready in car or at home should you need to stay in a few days. I didnt need half of my baby stuff as i was home same day

With my first i went for induction and was in 3 days before the birth so i have to send my best friend to get me more things. With my second i didnt need half as much as i was a quick rush there and back same day

[puma86]

Fab thank you red - you are great x

[redcrx]

ooh stop it puma or i shall blush lol

theyll be loads of posts soon with recommendations and tips, loads of very helpful people on AB.
x

[Sqad]

When I saw the topic Hospital bag...I thought it was a midwife we ALL knew at The women's at Leeds.

LOL LOL

[puma86]

he he

[Naomicorlett]

I had bag packed for first with all things recommended by NCT .Sarnies ready in freezer. Pack of cards, books, taped music, natural sponge, icechips in thermos. ect ect. had breakfast at home lunch on ward after son born . Rations untouched !! Took own salt for sneaky salt bath as hosp don't like salt in their baths. Good luck ( ps. I loved having babies.... got a real buzz over labour) ( finally found something I could do without any effort !)

[puma86]

just been looking at the site - it mentions a t shirt for the labour, i had seen this before somewhere - i always thought you were given a green robe thingy to wear. Have i been watching too much telly?

[redcrx]

lol @ sqad.

[hippyhoppy]

Don't forget the ready mixed Gin & Tonic for afterwards... bloody hell, you'll need it!!!

[puma86]

salt bath?

do you always get a bath before?

[Naomicorlett]

Oh sweetie...I mean for after...but you prob don't want to know about that. :o)

[albaqwerty]

puma wear or not wear what you want, It's YOUR labour so what evermakes you feel comfy. btw stay away from sqad, and any of his nurses lol. Just keep a sense of humour :)

[puma86]

ooooooh haha. i'm such a thicko sometimes hehe

[jack daniels]

baby clothes
nappies
wet wipes
flannel - to wipe/cool me down
something to tie your hair back if long
food for hubby
drink - or stick to vending machine
cotton wool

actually the list is quite good - just had a look

[albaqwerty]

oi jack..... food for hubby???? He's got nuffink to do so he can make/bring his own. :) My OH was offered toast by my male nurse, they decided OH needed to keep his strength up pmsl

[Sqad]

albequerty.........no need to worry....couldn't stand Midwifery or Obstetrics........all bleedin women and always in the middle of the night. Thank God for CSections.

Midwives were a bossy lot, a law unto themselves and usually unmarried or divorced (can well imagine why!!!)
Jack the Ripper was thought to be a London Hospital midwife...can quite believe it.

Good luck puma.

[redcrx]

wear whatever you want to give birth in.

The hospital will not provide anything for you to wear.

take dark towels for afterwards. Oh and nappy bags come in handy for disposing of maternity pads, they are larger than the faffy paper bags in the loos. As for the maternity pads, i found cheap sainsburys ones were really good.

I had a great nightshirt when i had my lad, i wore it after, it had a pic of an orange on it and said "freshly squeezed" I felt it rather apt lol

[puma86]

ha ha. i read in a book from my bounty pack about him going home if its a long labour 'for a rest' ..................ha he's got NO CHANCE!!
Makes ya laugh

[puma86]

thanks squad. got ages yet - well it is coming round rather fast. But still 4 months to go, just trying to suss stuff out