Maternity hospital bag checklist
This checklist has everything you need to know about what to pack in your hospital bag for childbirth:
• Hospital records and birth plan (if you have them). Print several copies of your birth plan so that nurses and doctors can easily refer to it in case of any questions.
• Washbag with toothbrush, hairbrush, flannel, soap, lip balm, deodorant, hair ties and other toiletries
• Dressing gown and slippers
• Socks to keep your feet warm during labor
• A handheld fan or water spray to cool yourself down
• Several changes of comfortable clothes and knickers
• Something to help you relax and pass the time – books, magazines, music, an iPad or tablet you can download movies or TV series on.
• Healthy snacks and drinks
• Extra pillows. Of course, you will have hospital pillows but if you have a pregnancy pillow, or pillows that make you feel comfortable, bring those.
• Eye masks and ear plugs – hospitals can be bright and noisy places so having these will allow you to relax even when the wards are busy.
