What you need for childbirth. What you need to take with you to the hospital

Most likely, during a consultation at the 35th to 38th week of pregnancy, the gynecologist will say that it is time to pack the bag and get ready for childbirth. This is not early as it might seem at first glance. After all, whenever childbirth begins (even on time), it will be a surprise and stress. In order not to leave something very important at home in a hurry, use the cheat sheet that should be in the bag in the maternity hospital this fall-winter 2019-2020, we have compiled the most complete list of necessary things for mom and baby.

Where to start collecting

You are faced with an important task - to prepare everything you need for the child and yourself for all the time that you will spend in. And if the delivery is partner, then everything you need for an accompanying person.

So let's start simple. Immediately you need to decide which bag to put what you need.

In maternity hospitals, there is a rule that does not allow you to bring in rag bags, suitcases or other things that you use in everyday life.

After all, a maternity hospital is a place where it should be as clean as possible around you and your child. And bags often used in everyday life can carry pathogenic flora.

The most convenient option would be to buy transparent bags. The contents are immediately visible in them, and it will be very easy to wash them. If you don't want to look for just such, then you can use the package. Yes, put your things in regular, clean plastic bags.

Prepare stickers or sheets to label your belongings. Stick them on the bag indicating the number and purpose. Write on it things that need to be bought and folded.

How many bags should there be

We can say that in the maternity hospital the time will be divided into “before the birth of the child” and “after”. And things will have to support this: some will remain in life "before", others will appear "after."

Therefore, it is optimal to have four bags:

• bag number 1: mom's things, for the prenatal period;
• bag number 2: things for baby and mother, for the postpartum period;
• bag number 3: things for a newborn for discharge;
• bag number 4: things to check out for mom.

If you pack your bag in advance, you will in any case have things that you won't be able to put right away. To do this, on each bag, hang a sheet with a list of things that need to be reported to it.

Don't forget about helpers. Your relatives should know about each of the bags, about when they are needed and what is in them. You will need to take the first two bags with you right away. The third and fourth will be brought by your relatives by the time you and your baby are discharged from the hospital.

A little about the rules of the medical institution

There are certain rules in maternity hospitals. If you have the opportunity to find out in advance what it is recommended to take or not take with you in the very institution where you are going to give birth, use it. Try to find the site of the maternity hospital on the Internet or call the admissions office.

If you did not find anything like that, then here are the basic recommendations that will be relevant for any medical institution:

• it is forbidden to bring things to the hospital in leather, fabric and similar bags. An ideal option is a transparent bag or bag;
• in the ward, besides you, there will still be people, and the place for the things of each of the women in labor is allocated individually, but there is not much of it. Therefore, pack things so that they are enough, but at the same time they do not occupy half the chamber;
• disposable products can help save space. For example, samples of shampoos, creams and pastes can replace full packs. It will be easier for you to get ready back home later;
• if visitors come to you or you are planning a partner birth, think in advance about changing clothes for these people.

What things are needed in the hospital

When the general tasks are clear, you can proceed to the direct packing of the bag in the maternity hospital this fall-winter 2019-2020, taking into account the most complete list of necessary things for mom and child. And, finally, to answer the questions of expectant mothers: what is needed in a perinatal center or in a maternity hospital?

The documents

Just as before traveling, everyone checks their passports, money and keys, so when preparing for childbirth, the first and main item is documents.

Please note that if you arrive at the hospital without the necessary documentation, you will be admitted, but put in the observational department.

This is a department where women with infectious diseases, or simply unidentified persons, can be.

Here is a list of required documents:

• passport;
• compulsory medical insurance policy;
• exchange card. It will be given to you at the antenatal clinic at 30 weeks;
• open sick leave;
• all certificates, notes and cards that you have in your hands for the period of pregnancy;
• necessary fresh tests, which are submitted a few days before admission to a medical institution;
• contract for paid childbirth or other contracts, if you made them out.

Your doctor will tell you about all these certificates, sheets and notes many times. Moreover, if you see something unfamiliar on this list, then you need to consult with your specialist so that later on admission to avoid embarrassing situations.

All documents should be collected in one place and constantly be with the expectant mother. After all, anything from this list may be needed at any time.

What's in the bags

Now let's get down to the things themselves. As stated earlier, you need four bags. The first two will "go" to the hospital immediately with the expectant mother. And the content of the first two bags will be similar, with minor differences.

Bag number 1

You will need these things until you give birth. Then they will need to be replaced with clean counterparts and new ones added from the second bag.

1. What's next:

• the documents;
• phone and charger / power bank;
• necessary medications, if your doctor has told you about them.

1. Clothing:

• robe. In summer, it is better to take a light robe, in winter it is also warmer - terry;
• socks. You will spend most of your time in the ward in socks, especially in autumn or winter;
• washable slippers or rubber flip flops. Choose shoes for the ward to make you comfortable;
• nightie or pajamas;
• underpants.

1. Personal hygiene items:

• one large shower towel and one small face towel;
• toothbrush and paste;
• soap. It is best to take soap with a dispenser;
• toilet paper;
• deodorant;
• comb;
• paper toilet seats.

1. Common things and useful little things:

• garbage bags;
• kettle or boiler;
• plate, spoon, fork, mug;
• books, magazines, films;
• drinking water;
• favorite snacks.

If you know there are plans for caesarean section, you should definitely purchase compression stockings and a postoperative bandage.

Bag number 2

After accomplishing what you have been going for already 9 months, you, as a young mother, will need a lot of things.

1. Clothing:

• robe. This will be a different robe, not the one in the first bag. This one should be as comfortable as possible and provide easy access to the breast for feeding the baby;
• nightie. Also with a comfortable neckline;
• bodice for nursing or special liners for a regular bra;
• underpants. You can purchase special briefs for the postpartum period;
• socks.

1. Personal hygiene items:

• special pads for the postpartum period;
• postpartum bandage;
• wet wipes for intimate hygiene.

1. For a newborn:

• caps. 2 or 3 pieces;
• undershirts. For winter, you should choose warm ones;
• romper and overalls;
• socks;
• diapers for swaddling;
• disposable diapers. This is one of the main consumables, you can not be afraid to take a lot;
• blanket;
• diapers or pampers;
• powder and wet wipes for babies;
• baby soap;
• small scissors for children;
• pacifier, if you have decided that your baby needs it.

Bag number 3

This bag, like the fourth one, contains everything you need for your discharge day. And when you are informed (1-2 days before) of your discharge, you will need to have your relatives check all the things in the bag again. And you need to bring them on the day of discharge. In this bag baby's things:

1. Set of clothes for discharge. Usually they are sold in children's stores immediately in a set. But if you want to build it yourself, here's what it includes:

• vest;
• cap;
• diaper corner;
• an envelope for a newborn;
• blanket if discharge occurs during the cold season.

1. Also in winter you will need a hat.
2. Warm jumpsuit.

Bag number 4

This bag contains things for mom who will need:

• underwear;
• tights;
• warm beautiful things. After all, most likely, at the exit, your relatives will meet you and then, when you look at the photos, you want them to be beautiful;
• cosmetics.

At first glance, it may seem that the third and fourth bags should be combined. But it's not right.

In most maternity hospitals, discharge is quick, because several women with children are discharged in parallel.

Therefore, one bag is given to the mother so that she can get ready, and the child is collected by the nannies in another room. Therefore, the second bag comes with the child.

You should try to put everything together so that access to each item is quick and easy. After all, with a stomach it will not be convenient to climb under the bed and pull a heavy bag. In addition, the doctor can limit the load altogether.

If you are planning a partner childbirth

If you have planned that someone close to you will be with you at this important moment, you should take care of the clothes in which this person can stay in the delivery room. Moreover, he will need some certificates and documents confirming that he can be there.

So, of the things you should have with you:

• clean clothes;
• dressing gown (disposable in pharmacies);
• disposable shoes;
• a hat;
• shoe covers;
• mask.

All expectant mothers are trying to prepare for childbirth as best as possible, and all women who gave birth unanimously repeat: "I could not even imagine what would be like this!"

Yes, perhaps, it is simply impossible to emotionally and physically prepare for childbirth 100%. Reality always exceeds our expectations. But it is all the more important to foresee all everyday and material issues, so as not to be distracted by all sorts of trifles, but to focus on what is really important.

Do you want to explain to your husband or mother on the phone what kind of panties to bring you? Collect all the necessary things in the hospital in advance, put them in a convenient bag and put them in a prominent place.

And in order not to forget anything and not to type too much, just follow our list:

The documents

• Exchange card
• Passport
• Compulsory health insurance policy
• Generic certificate
• Referral from the antenatal clinic to the place of observation (if hospitalized to the pathology department)
• Pension fund insurance certificate (if there is no generic certificate)
• Childbirth contract (if childbirth is paid)
• Results of additional examinations and analyzes (if any)

What to take to the antenatal department

If for some reason you go to the hospital in advance, you should do everything possible to feel as comfortable as possible until the X hour. You will need:

• Nightgown
• Bathrobe or tracksuit (which will make you feel comfortable)
• Socks
• Slippers (preferably rubber so they don't get wet in the shower)
• Phone with charger
• Toothbrush and paste, shampoo, shower gel, washcloth, shaving machine
• A book, a player, magazines - everything that will help you not to get bored

What to take with you to the hospital

You will most likely be allowed to take only the essentials directly to the maternity ward. The rest can be brought to you later.

• Still water (2 bottles, 0.75 l)
• Rubber slippers (if your husband is present during childbirth, slippers will also be needed for him)
• Mobile phone with charging
• Soft paper napkins
• Anti-varicose stockings (if there is evidence from a phlebologist)

What to take to the postpartum department

Close the bag with things, put it in a prominent place at home and instruct your husband or someone from your relatives to bring it to you at the appointed time.

What you need:

• Mesh disposable panties (2-3 pieces per day) or reusable (2 pieces)
• Sanitary towels (2-3 packs), such as Always Ultra Super Plus or Night
• Breast pads
• Nursing bra
• Shampoo
• Baby cream (in order not to take a bunch of tubes with you, take a universal baby cream that is suitable for both you, for example, nipples, and for the baby)
• Antibacterial soap
• Toothbrush and paste
• Comb and soft hair tie
• Dirty laundry bag
• Closure robe and nightgowns (if you don't want to wear hospital gowns)
• Postpartum bandage (if you had a cesarean, then postoperative is better)
• Breast pump (a necessary thing, but do not be discouraged if you cannot get it - they will tell you how to cope without it)
• Dishes: plate, mug, spoon, fork (if it is more pleasant for you to eat from your dishes)
• Wet toilet paper
• Towel (if you don't want to use the hospital)

What the child will need:

• Disposable diapers (5-6 pcs per day). When choosing a size, be guided by the weight that was given to you at the last ultrasound. If the baby is expected to be very small (less than 2.5 kg), you need size 0, and if from 2.5 to 5 kg, take Pampers size 1.
• Odorless wet wipes, for example.
• Diapers or clothes: cap (2 pcs.), Socks (2 pairs), undershirt, bodysuit or overalls (2-3 pcs.) And mittens. In some maternity hospitals, both clothes and diapers can be given to you, teaching you how to swaddle your baby so that he is comfortable and comfortable.
• Dummy. If you plan on teaching your toddler to use a dummy, bring a few different options with you. Kids are very picky about this. Experiment with different shapes and materials.

What to take for discharge

These items must also be prepared in advance and asked to be brought to you on the day of discharge.

What you need:

• Seasonal clothing and footwear
• Cosmetics (if you want to dress up for photos)
• What the child will need:
• Bodysuit / jumpsuit
• Cap
• Socks
• Beanie (light or warm depending on the weather)
• Envelope (light or warm depending on the weather)
• Car seat (if you are ordering a taxi, be sure to make sure it will be there)

We wish you a happy childbirth and happy motherhood!

It is still beyond the power of modern medicine to calculate the exact date of birth. In only a small percentage of pregnant women, it ultimately coincides with the preliminary calculated date. In other women, with a normal pregnancy, labor can begin at any time at 36-42 weeks. Therefore, it is so important to be fully armed in the last month, because with the onset of labor, there will be no time to collect the bag.

In this regard, the expectant mother needs in advance think over and make a list of things that she and the baby will need. It will be better if at least the documents are already collected in you. From now on, they should always be with you: childbirth is an unpredictable thing.

Usually, 3 bags of things are being prepared to the maternity hospital for mom and baby: what is needed during childbirth, things in the postpartum period, things for a newborn baby. In addition, it is worth preparing in advance for discharge. Next, we will consider in detail the things necessary in the hospital, what should be in which bag, and what is undesirable to take with you to the hospital.

Documents for the maternity hospital

Documents are something without which you cannot be admitted to the maternity ward. Therefore, it is with them that you need to start preparation. The list is standard for all regions of Russia. So this is what is needed.

1. Passport, insurance pension certificate and medical policy, as well as a photocopy of the first page of the passport.
2. Exchange card from the antenatal clinic. This is a very important document given to you by the gynecologist. Here you can find information about the general course of pregnancy, test results and ultrasound examinations. In the absence of her, you can easily be admitted to the infectious diseases department or hospital, as under-examined. In addition, the doctor will not have comprehensive information regarding your condition, which can create certain risks during childbirth. Starting in the 3rd trimester, carry the card with you in your bag at all times.
3. Generic certificate or a contract with a maternity hospital of your choice. The certificate is issued at exactly 30 weeks in the antenatal clinic. If you have not been observed anywhere, then you will receive it at the hospital itself. You can also choose any maternity hospital in advance and conclude an agreement with it. In this case, coupon No. 2 of the Generic Certificate is not payable.
4. Referral from antenatal clinic... It will be needed if, for whatever reason, you want to go to the hospital in advance.
   Things for mom

Bag for mom in the hospital: a list of things

Mom's bag can be divided into 4 parts: before childbirth, during childbirth, after childbirth and at discharge. Note that each maternity hospital has its own rules in this regard. Somewhere it is enough to take only slippers, but somewhere other things will be required.

What things are needed in a maternity hospital? Need to know in advance medical facility conditions where are you going to give birth. We will take a look at a general list of the necessary things in the maternity hospital for mom that you will need.

Before giving birth

To the prenatal ward will be needed:

• light washable slippers;
• dressing gown and nightgown (preferably not new);
• towel;
• necessary cosmetics (hand and face cream);
• personal hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, brush, shampoo);
• toilet paper and napkins;
• Shaver;
• mug, spoon and plate;
• a kettle and tea bags;
• necessary medications;
• entertainment in the form of books, magazines or crosswords;
• mobile phone and charger.

During childbirth

What should I take with me to the hospital for childbirth? To the delivery room you need to take:

• light rubber slippers (in many maternity hospitals it is possible to take a shower during labor);
• a nightgown and a dressing gown (issued in many maternity hospitals);
• a small towel or wet wipes (wipe your face during contractions);
• warm socks (during childbirth you can get cold);
• compression stockings or elastic bandage (for women with varicose veins problem);
• clean drinking water without gases (often thirsty during childbirth);
• elastic bands and hairpins for hair;
• mobile phone.

After childbirth

Here are the things that will be required during the postpartum period:

• hygiene products (we will consider in more detail below);
• 2 nursing bras;
• a bathrobe and 2 loose wrap-around shirts (for the convenience of feeding your baby);
• comb, elastic bands and hairpins;
• face and hand cream;
• cream for cracked nipples (based on panthenol);
• breast pump;
• laxative candles;
• postpartum bandage (for early recovery);
• water, tea bags, snacks in the form of dryers or crackers;
• cutlery (mug, plate, spoon) and napkins;
• mobile phone and charger;
• magazines, books, crosswords for leisure.

On discharge

Separately collect the bag of things to be checked out. It will be brought to you just before the event. This includes: cosmetics, clothing and footwear. Make sure everything is warm enough, as a nursing mother is still very vulnerable after giving birth. Also, clothes should be free and comfortable, because a few days after giving birth, the forms are far from being the best.

Hygiene products for the maternity hospital

Pharmacies sell ready-made kits for mothers in the postpartum period. You can also buy everything you need separately. So, here's what you need in the first days after the baby is born:

• hygienic pads with a high degree of hygroscopicity (for the first few days);
• ordinary gaskets (for the subsequent time);
  5-10 pairs of disposable hygienic mesh panties (skin after childbirth should breathe as much as possible);
• breast pads (to avoid milk leakage);
• sombrero pads for the breast (may be needed if the shape of the nipples is retracted and for the child);
• paper toilet seats and soft toilet paper.

The list can be ended with a standard set: toothbrush and paste, soap, shower gel and shampoo.

Things for the baby in the maternity hospital

What to take to the maternity hospital for a child? Perhaps one of the pleasant activities of expectant mothers is to prepare things for the newborn in the maternity hospital. In the maternity hospital, you need to take diapers, baby hygiene products, as well as some clothing. Pay attention to every detail.

• Disposable diapers. A small package of 0-5 kg ​​or 3-6 kg is suitable for a newborn. When choosing, pay attention to the quality of the material from which the diapers are made.
• Baby soap choose fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Liquid soap with a dispenser works best.
• Cotton buds specially for children with a restraint. Great for cleaning ears and nasal passages.
• Children's nail scissors... Many babies are born with rather long nails and need to be trimmed for convenience.
• Wet wipes, baby cream and diaper cream. Essential for maintaining hygiene.
• Diaper... They are often given in maternity hospitals. However, if you want to use yours, you can also take them with you. The wards are usually warm enough, so only cotton diapers can be used. For convenience, you can stock up on several disposable diapers.
• Undershirts or bodysuits and romper... Optional, but you can take them if you are against full swaddling from birth. 4-5 pieces are enough.
• Anti-scratch mittens and caps made of thin cotton (2 pcs).

Baby for discharge

You can take your clothes for discharge with you right away, or you can ask your husband or other close relatives to bring them to you later.

"Winter" baby you will need: a diaper, a flannel undershirt, warm socks, a flannel diaper, a bonnet, a warm hat, a winter envelope with a ribbon, or a transforming overalls.

"Off-season" the baby will need everything the same, only the winter top is replaced with a less warm one. In such weather it is important not to confuse the baby, but at the same time to protect from the wind and other "delights" of the weather.

"Summer" newborn you can get by with a diaper, a thin cap, socks, undershirt and romper. The option with a diaper is also suitable. A light, beautiful envelope with a ribbon completes the look.

The future father, if desired, can attend childbirth... To do this, he needs:

• fresh result of fluorography;
• changeable shoes, robe and cap;
• passport;
• the necessary tests according to the rules of a particular maternity hospital.

On the day of discharge dad should have 2 bouquets of flowers (wife and midwife) prepared, a small present (for example, a box of chocolates). You can take a camera or pre-order the shooting of the event.

What not to take to the hospital: a list

There is no need to be zealous in the process of collecting the "emergency suitcase". After all, you will only spend a few days in the hospital.

To save yourself some extra luggage, check that the following items are missing from your bag:

• decorative cosmetics;
• perfume;
• synthetic clothing;
• food that spoils quickly and is prohibited during GW;
• medicines (in the maternity hospital you will be provided with everything you need, if necessary);
• notebook;
• lots of books.

Video about the list of things for a bag in the hospital

We invite you to see a short a video about what things to take with you to the hospital... Here you will see the most important points from our topic, told in an accessible language.

That's the whole list, in fact. As you can see, there are not many things - only the most necessary things.

1. A boiler and even a kettle - fortunately, we live in the 21st century, and such a necessary device as a kettle is in every hospital, especially in the maternity hospital. And no one uses a boiler at all, except that tourists take it with them on hikes. So do not listen to those who advise you to take these things too.
2. A clock (wrist or table) is the same useless item in a maternity hospital. Firstly, the clock of a pregnant woman in the maternity ward is not so necessary, and, secondly, there is a mobile phone, and there, as you know, there is also a clock.
3. Garbage bags, brushes, rags and other household goods for a pregnant woman in a maternity hospital are clearly not useful, since the maternity hospital is cleaned by hired cleaners, but not by the pregnant women themselves.

Without the listed things, you can easily manage in the hospital, which means that you should not take it.

The bag for the baby will come out more impressive. Here is a list of things necessary for a newborn's stay in the hospital:

1. Diapers are perhaps the most important thing to focus on. Diapers need to be bought specifically for newborns: as a rule, the age and weight of the baby are indicated on the packaging. Pay attention to their quality: it is best if they are made from natural materials, for example, from 100% organic cotton. As a rule, such diapers are more expensive than ordinary ones, but they have good air circulation, which means that the baby's skin will breathe. This is especially important for children prone to allergic reactions.
2. Disposable absorbent nappies - although nappies are always available in the maternity hospital, it still doesn't hurt to stock up on your own. Moreover, absorbent diapers are much more practical than those that are usually in the hospital.
3. Wet wipes are a universal item, you can't go anywhere without them.
4. Baby soap, diaper cream and baby cream - choose the ones marked "hypoallergenic" - this way you will protect your baby from unwanted allergic reactions, and at the same time yourself - from unnecessary worries and worries.
5. Cotton swabs are also made from natural cotton. You will need tampons to wipe the baby's eyes and ears. Cotton swabs cannot be used yet.
6. Baby powder is the right thing for diaper rash. Only you cannot use it together with the cream.
7. Children's tweezers or nail scissors - it's no secret that babies are born with already grown marigolds, so you need to cut his nails as early as possible so that he cannot scratch himself.
8. Towel with a corner.
9. Bottle with a pacifier - as a rule, the hospital has its own bottles, but just in case you can bring your own.
10. If you want to, you can take a dummy - it can come in handy.
11. Clothes for the baby: undershirts, romper, overalls, bodysuits, hats - all this must be pre-washed and ironed.
12. You can take oil for newborns with you - when you massage your baby, it will come in handy.

Perhaps that's all. All things that you take for your baby should be clean and neatly folded. Pacifiers and nipple bottles must be sterilized beforehand.

After birth, the baby must be given his first documents:

• a birth certificate from a maternity hospital - issued for the subsequent receipt of a birth certificate;
  a certificate of preventive vaccinations, where the first vaccinations given to a newborn in a maternity hospital are recorded;
• mother's exchange card.

It so happens that husbands also want to participate in the process of delivery.

In this case, they also have a list of necessary things:

1. Analyzes - what kind of tests, you will find out from the doctor.
2. Passport.
3. Slippers or disposable shoe covers. There is no need to buy a dressing gown, a cap and a mask: all this is given out in the hospital.

If dad wants to stay with mom and child in the hospital, then he should stock up on personal hygiene products.

Things for discharge from the hospital

Discharge from the maternity hospital is the most important event for a mother and a newborn baby. Finally, after your baby was born, you go home with him! Of course, you should prepare as thoroughly as possible for this day in advance.

List of things for discharge from the hospital for mom

• underwear and tights;
• outerwear - the best something "festive"; if it is a cold season outside, then, of course, you will need a jacket or down jacket, as well as warm shoes;
  cosmetics, hair styling products, hairdryer, curling iron - in general, everything that will help make mom beautiful.

Do not forget that you will be photographed at the check-out, so it is still worth preparing for this.

Clothes for discharge from the hospital for the baby

• set for discharge - a set in which all clothes are sewn in the same style: "envelope", blanket, diaper with a corner, hat, undershirt, socks, ribbon. But if you wish, you can pick everything up separately;
• if it's cold outside, then you will definitely need a jumpsuit and a warm hat;
  diapers - the more the better: on the way home, anything can happen, especially if it is long;
  a bottle of water - if suddenly the baby wakes up on the road, you can drink him with water;
  dummy;
• wet wipes;
• finally, flowers and sweets for doctors and obstetricians - after all, they helped you to do such a huge thing in your life - to become a mother.

Many mothers take with them to the maternity hospital for newborns absolutely unnecessary things for them: toys, books, even coloring books. It is worth remembering that a newly born baby mainly eats and sleeps. He is not interested in any toys and other foreign objects. Moreover, there are age restrictions on toys for babies. Therefore, take what is indicated on our list - here are only the essentials.

The last thing I wanted to say is that collecting the bag for the maternity hospital is only a small part of the tasks that a pregnant woman has to do before leaving for the maternity hospital. The most important and responsible part is the birth itself. This is what you need to carefully prepare for. Many do not even collect the bag themselves - then relatives bring everything from the list to them. Indeed, when you have such an important task - to give birth to a baby, nothing but this process should bother you anymore. And it will be better if you give the order to collect the bag in the maternity hospital - for yourself and your child - to your loved ones, if, of course, they do not mind. In the meantime, think about the upcoming birth, and nothing else.

In anticipation of childbirth, expectant mothers think about what things will come in handy in the hospital for them and their baby. A detailed list of everything you need can be clarified at the hospital where you are supposed to give birth. But there are general guidelines for fees.

There is no specific time frame for when it is necessary to collect things at the hospital.

At this time, you can start looking after both the crib and the stroller, as well as a minimum of clothes for the child. You can start preparing the apartment, disassemble and throw away unnecessary things, think over where the crib and stroller will be. In advance, you should think about blackout curtains or blinds.

What bag to put things in

In the maternity ward, it is better to clarify in advance whether it is possible to bring things in bags. Since most of these institutions recommend using packages. If it is not possible to clarify this information, you need to prepare roomy packages. To avoid misunderstandings at the front desk.

Bag number 1. For maternity ward

List of documents required for admission to the hospital:

Also required:

• Washable rubber footwear.
• Wipes for intimate hygiene, disposable handkerchiefs.
• Sterile diapers 90x90 (1 package);
• Soft toilet paper.
• A bottle of non-carbonated drinking or mineral water.
• Anti-varicose stockings.
• Phone with charger.

You will also need towels (you will need 2 pieces), shower gel, shampoo, a set for brushing your teeth, a comb. You need to take with you 2 plates, a spoon and a fork, a cup.

Home clothes and sleepwear for the antenatal ward are also necessary if you have to go to bed early. But in most cases, you will have to change clothes in the maternity ward. The shirt will be given by the medical staff. You can take a snack with you - cookies, apples, bananas.

If the expectant mother wears glasses or contact lenses, they should also not be forgotten about them and all the necessary accessories.

Bag number 2. What you need after childbirth

The list of everything that is required after delivery can be conditionally divided into parts. Things for mom and what the baby will need. It is better to take them with you, unless you have to go to the hospital in advance.

Childbirth can be swift, and loved ones will not have time to bring everything they need. Some maternity hospitals have problems with baby diapers, and sterile gauze is used instead of postpartum pads.

The table contains a list of what the baby needs:

The list of what a woman needs in childbirth can also be divided into what is needed unambiguously and what may be needed.

What might come in handy:

• Breast pump.
• Home clothing (if allowed in the medical facility).
• Postpartum bandage (after an emergency caesarean section).

In the same bag you can put decorative cosmetics, which will be useful for discharge. It is better if everything is at hand, since the staff of the maternity hospital can rush to discharge and there will be no time to make beauty.

Should I take a breast pump with me?

Prenatal and postnatal first aid kit

When going to the hospital, you can collect a first-aid kit with you. It is worth taking the drugs that mom will need in it.

It can be:

• Aspirin or Paracetamol, in a situation where, due to the flow of milk, the temperature rises and the general condition of the woman worsens.
• Levomikol is an ointment for treating sutures of the perineum or after a cesarean section. This will speed up healing and prevent possible suppuration.
• Drops like "Visin" can be useful to relieve redness of the eyes after pushing.
• Packaging of Noshpy or Drotoverin.
• Suppositories with glycerin for constipation. After childbirth or caesarean section, you may have difficulty with stool.
• If a woman suffers from hemorrhoids, it is better to take special creams or ointments with you to the hospital. Since the disease can worsen after childbirth.
• Packaging of antibacterial patches, sterile bandages can be useful in the postpartum ward.
• Medicines that are taken by a woman constantly should be taken first.
• It is better to take medications for colic in a child

Bag number 3. What things to take for discharge for a newborn baby

The list of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby will vary slightly depending on the season.

These changes will affect, first of all, the "dowry" for the child.

Summer discharge

You will need:

Winter discharge

For winter, the discharge kit should consist of:

Discharge in autumn

If the baby is born in September:

• Thick envelope with fleece.
• Warm woolen blanket (as an alternative to the envelope).
• Lightweight blouse, on top of which you can put on a tight knitted suit with long sleeves.
• Thin cotton shirt, blouse and sliders made of dense natural material (can replace the option from the paragraph above).
• Dense knitted hat.
• Thin cotton caps and denser knitted caps are an alternative to a cap.
• Cotton socks and thick cotton booties, if September is cold, then woolen.
• Anti-scratch mittens made of dense natural material.
• A beautiful ribbon to tie up an envelope or blanket.

For October babies you will need:

In November, items from the winter list will do.

Spring discharge

For March babies, you can assemble the following kit:

• Warm envelope on padding polyester or woolen blanket or plaid.
• Cotton shirt and tight bike suit.
• Lightweight jumpsuit with fleece.
• Heavyweight cotton socks.
• Woolen booties.
• Dense anti-scratches.
• Thin cotton or linen cap, thick fleece or woolen cap.

If the child was born in April, you will need:

For a May discharge, a summer list of things is fine. You need to navigate by the weather.

Although the woman has a supply of "diapers" and wet wipes in the maternity hospital, it is better for her family to grab a pair of diapers and a mini-pack of wipes in case of unexpected circumstances. After all, mom is already packing her things, and urgently needed hygiene items may end up at the bottom of bulk bags.

Things for a newborn baby for discharge from the hospital:

Bag number 4. What should mom take for discharge

The list of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby cannot do without clothes for a woman to be discharged. The spouses need to discuss in advance what to take for the wife for discharge. It should be something that she likes and fits well.

Summer discharge:

Discharge in winter:

• Comfortable outerwear for the season.
• Comfortable winter shoes.
• Option 1 - jeans and a cozy jumper.
• Option 2 - tights, tight dress.
• Option 3 - leggings and a warm sweater.
• Jewelry optional.

Discharge in autumn:

• Outerwear if necessary, in September a warm cardigan will do.
• Shoes for the season.
• Option 1 - jeans and a sweatshirt.
• Option 2 - leggings and an elongated lightweight sweater or tight tunic.
• Option 3 - Tights and a loose dress.
• Optional accessories.

Spring discharge:

• Outerwear, taking into account the weather.
• Nice and comfortable shoes.
• Option - 1 jeans and a T-shirt and a light cardigan.
• Option 2 - Pants shirt or blouse.
• Option 3 - Leggings and tunic dress.
• Jewelry and accessories are optional.

It is better to give cosmetics and hair dryers with things that are required after childbirth.

What to take for dad

Partner births are not that uncommon these days. Each medical institution has its own list of what the future father or other person who wants to take part in childbirth will need.

In preparation for joint childbirth, a man needs to undergo a medical examination - to make an x-ray of his lungs, to be tested. Most likely, it will be - AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis. You will also need a smear for staphylococcus, and the conclusion of a therapist about the general state of health.

Your partner needs to have:

• Passport, compulsory medical insurance policy, therapist's conclusion and laboratory data.
• A disposable set of shoe covers, a hat and a robe.
• If permitted, just a change of comfortable clothing.
• Light snack, water.

A camera or camera should be taken only with an agreement with your spouse. Childbirth is not an easy process and she may not want to be filmed.

Planned cesarean section: what you need to take for childbirth

The list of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby with a cesarean section is not very different from the usual one.

It includes:

The rest of the list will not differ much from the usual one. It will also include:

After a caesarean section, there are dietary restrictions. On the first day, you can only drink water without gas. You can eat liquid and soft foods. Relatives need to take this into account when collecting food parcels for a woman in labor.

Optional, but sometimes extremely necessary things for a woman in labor

In the maternity hospital, the following little things can come in handy:

What not to bring to the hospital

The list of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby has limitations. They depend on the specific hospital. Somewhere laptops, tablets, electric kettles are strictly prohibited, since their recharging increases the load on the power grid.

Usually in the hospital there is a cooler with drinking hot and cold water, a microwave oven. Somewhere you cannot bring your own clothes (dressing gowns, nightgowns, pajamas), women in labor are given hospital "nighties" and dressing gowns.

• Even if it is forbidden to bring your own clothes to the hospital, this does not apply to underwear. It should be made of natural fabrics, comfortable model.
• If you can bring your own dressing gowns, pajamas, then they should also be made of light natural fabrics, convenient to take off and dress.
• Flowers with a strong smell are prohibited. It is better if the presented bouquet is made of gerberas, wildflowers or odorless roses, small in size.
• You can not transfer to the hospital products that cause allergies or increased gas production in the baby.

A generalized list of things prohibited in the hospital:

• Synthetic underwear and clothing.
• Flowers with a pungent odor and a lot of pollen.
• Confectionery with cream.
• Chocolate.
• Coffee.
• Strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes.
• Smoked, spicy, salty.
• Dishes from white cabbage cause increased gas formation and a newborn.
• Chicken eggs and meat.
• Milk, fatty sour cream (it is better to replace with fermented milk products - beefilife, kefir).
• Soda water, sweet lemonades.
• Cigarettes, alcoholic beverages.

When leaving the hospital, it is important not to forget to pick up all the necessary documents:

• Card (exchange) of the woman in labor with all the necessary information about how the birth was going.
• A special card of the child with completely filled data about him.
• A birth certificate is provided to the registry office.

Preparing for a trip to the hospital, mom should make a list of everything necessary for herself and the baby in advance, sign the collected bags, tell your family where they will be standing.

It is better to warn your husband in advance about what things to take for discharge so that he does not confuse anything.

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