What to pack for the hospital?

Here is a list of things I suggest you take with you to the hospital when you give birth.

For labor

• The notes from your course
• Pregnancy passport
  
• ID
• Robe, slippers (that can get wet)
• Favorite music with portable cd/tape player
• Drinks, water
• Food: dried fruits, fruits, energy bars, sandwiches (for mom and for dad)
  
• Change of money
• Washcloth
• Chap stick
• Personal items: pillow, pictures
• Mouthwash/toothbrush
• Lens case, eye glasses
• Warm socks
• List of phone numbers of people to notify of the birth, in order of importance
• Hair band, snood
• Camera/video + batteries
• Disposable underwear
• Sidur/tehillim

Post Partum

• Nightgown(s)
• Mega pads
• Nursing bras
• Nursing pads
• Nipple cream
• Breastfeeding book
• Breastfeeding pillow
• Toiletries
• Homecoming outfit (maternity size)

For the baby

• Onesie
• Overall OR shirt, pants with footies (or separate socks)
• Receiving blanket or thick blanket, depending on the season
• Hat
• Baby car seat!!!

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