A common question I get from patients is “what should I bring to the hospital for labour”? And its a good one. There are many things that mothers have told me after birth that they wish they brought with them.
So I have compiled a hospital bag checklist for pregnant mums, their partners, and their new bub. This comes from a few different patients and their experiences – so you know its going to be well thought out!
If you feel that there is anything we have missed here, feel free to let us know and we will add it to the checklist.
2x maternity pads
4x breast pads
1x Nipple cream
8-10 pairs of black ‘granny’ underwear (2 sizes bigger than normal)
3x comfortable tshirts
1x long sleeved top
1x PJ’s
2-3x Nursing singlets
2x trackie pants or leggings
1x jumper
2x socks
1x slip on shoes/thongs/slippers
1x toothbrush and toothpaste
1x personal care products such as mini size shampoo/conditioner/deodorant/face wash
1x hand cream (plain and not perfumed)
1x lipbalm (hospitals are very drying)
1x any desired make up
1x phone charger
1x Hospital paperwork, desired birth plan if you have one and private health insurance details (some OB’s may prepare this for you)
1x bag for washing and gifts
20x Nappies (not required if private)
1x facial wipes (not required if private)
2x Beanie
10x Onsies
3x socks
6x singlets that button under crotch
2-3x muslin wraps
1x blanket
1x snacks for partner if they get hungry (which they will)
1x toothbrush
1x deodorant
2-3x change of clothes
B.C.M (Hons), C.Clin.Prac (China), C.Toyohari. Registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist. Integrative Natural Medicine Practitioner.
Robert is a passionate and warm practitioner who has an extensive knowledge of integrative and functional natural medicine. He is down to earth and has an interest in organic foods, gardening and sustainable living. With over a decade of experience, he is renowned for being very thorough by both fellow practitioners and patients alike.
