{"id":2407,"date":"2020-01-27T15:24:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T21:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensintegratedhealthcare.com\/?p=2407"},"modified":"2020-01-27T15:24:33","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T21:24:33","slug":"pregnancy-hospital-bag-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/pregnancy-hospital-bag-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Hospital Bag Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pack the essentials for your hospital stay as you welcome baby.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The big day is almost here. You\u2019ve been waiting many months to meet your baby. The rollercoaster of emotions, the discomfort, the anticipation and all the preparations have led you here. Your baby is days away from coming. But, do you have everything you need during your hospital stay?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The countdown is on. Are you ready for the hospital?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pack a Hospital Go Bag<\/h2>\n

The thought of a comprehensive, everything-you-could-possibly-need hospital bag can sound overwhelming. But take comfort in the knowledge of many women who\u2019ve gone before you and conquered the hospital go bag.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve compiled a list of necessities and nice-to-haves for your pregnancy hospital bag. Before the big day comes, be prepared by spending time packing your bag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clothing<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Slippers and socks<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Robe, nightgowns or pajamas that can unbutton easily for breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Nursing bras<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Inexpensive or old underwear that you don\u2019t mind getting ruined<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Loose, comfy clothes to wear home<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Flip-flops for the shower<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Toiletries<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Lip balm and body moisturizer<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n
    • Travel shampoo\/conditioner<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Travel hair dryer<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Hair elastics<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Nursing pads, nipple cream, maxi pads<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Eye mask and earplugs for much-deserved relaxation<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Make-up and skincare products\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Glasses and\/or contacts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Medications from home if directed by physician<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Paperwork<\/b><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Contact list for sharing your big news<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Phone numbers for anyone helping with the house\/pets while you\u2019re gone<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Your birth plan and any paperwork you\u2019ve been asked to complete by the hospital and\/or for insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Gear<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Camera\/video camera, phone and chargers<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Pillows<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Music, books, magazines, games and playing cards<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Notebook and pen<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Watch or smartphone with an app to time contractions<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Movies<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Water bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Baby Items<\/b><\/p>\n

            \n
          • A going-home outfit for baby<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Approved infant car seat with the base properly installed in your vehicle<\/span><\/li>\n
          • A few onesies, socks and a hat<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Cozy blanket\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Package of newborn\/size small diapers<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Package of unscented baby wipes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Partner Items<\/b><\/p>\n

              \n
            • Warm clothing in case hospital room is cold<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Pillows\/blankets<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Money for meals at the cafeteria<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Laptop<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Snacks and drinks<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Change for vending machines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              We know this is a long list, and you\u2019re going to need a big bag. But it\u2019s better to be prepared and have the most peaceful experience possible while delivering your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Back at Home: Preparations For Being Gone<\/h2>\n

              Before the big day nears, create a plan that ensures things around the house are taken care of when you\u2019re welcoming a new member to the family. If you have other children or pets, make sure to set up plans for where they can stay in any scenario. Have contacts on hand for this that can respond at a moment\u2019s notice (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). Ask someone you trust to collect your mail and water your plants. If possible, pay bills in advance for peace of mind. With the chaos of delivery day, consider creating a phone tree that engages family members to help spread the good news.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Checklist for the House: Do You Have These Items Covered While You\u2019re Gone?<\/h2>\n
                \n
              • Pets<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Plants<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Mail<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Lawn care\/Sprinklers<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Security system<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Thermostat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n

                Delivery day can be a swarm of emotions and craziness, but being prepared ahead of time is a big help for mom, her partner and loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Enjoy the big day, and relax in the peace of knowing what you need is in your bag.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Pack the essentials for your hospital stay as you welcome baby. The big day is almost here. You\u2019ve been waiting many months to meet your baby. The rollercoaster of emotions, the discomfort, the anticipation and all the preparations have led you here. Your baby is days away from coming. But, do you have everything you need during your hospital stay?\u00a0 Pack a Hospital Go Bag The thought of a comprehensive, everything-you-could-possibly-need hospital bag can sound overwhelming. But take comfort in the knowledge of many women who\u2019ve gone before you and conquered the hospital go bag. We\u2019ve compiled a list of necessities and nice-to-haves for your pregnancy hospital bag. Before the big day comes, be prepared by spending time packing your bag. Clothing Slippers and socks Robe, nightgowns or pajamas that can unbutton easily for breastfeeding Nursing bras Inexpensive or old underwear that you don\u2019t mind getting ruined Loose, comfy clothes to wear home Flip-flops for the shower Toiletries Lip balm and body moisturizer Travel shampoo\/conditioner Travel hair dryer Hair elastics Nursing pads, nipple cream, maxi pads Eye mask and earplugs for much-deserved relaxation Make-up and skincare products\u00a0 Glasses and\/or contacts\u00a0 Medications from home if directed by physician Paperwork Contact list for sharing your big news Phone numbers for anyone helping with the house\/pets while you\u2019re gone Your birth plan and any paperwork you\u2019ve been asked to complete by the hospital and\/or for insurance Gear Camera\/video camera, phone and chargers Pillows Music, books, magazines, games and playing cards Notebook and pen Watch or smartphone with an app to time contractions Movies Water bottle Baby Items A going-home outfit for baby Approved infant car seat with the base properly installed in your vehicle A few onesies, socks and a hat Cozy blanket\u00a0 Package of newborn\/size small diapers Package of unscented baby wipes Partner Items Warm clothing in case hospital room is cold Pillows\/blankets Money for meals at the cafeteria Laptop Snacks and drinks Change for vending machines We know this is a long list, and you\u2019re going to need a big bag. But it\u2019s better to be prepared and have the most peaceful experience possible while delivering your baby. Back at Home: Preparations For Being Gone Before the big day nears, create a plan that ensures things around the house are taken care of when you\u2019re welcoming a new member to the family. If you have other children or pets, make sure to set up plans for where they can stay in any scenario. Have contacts on hand for this that can respond at a moment\u2019s notice (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). Ask someone you trust to collect your mail and water your plants. If possible, pay bills in advance for peace of mind. With the chaos of delivery day, consider creating a phone tree that engages family members to help spread the good news.\u00a0 Checklist for the House: Do You Have These Items Covered While You\u2019re Gone? Pets Plants Mail Lawn care\/Sprinklers Security system Thermostat Conclusion Delivery day can be a swarm of emotions and craziness, but being prepared ahead of time is a big help for mom, her partner and loved ones. Enjoy the big day, and relax in the peace of knowing what you need is in your bag.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2408,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2407","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-birth","category-womens-integrated-healthcare"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2407"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2407\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/expioconsulting.com\/macarthur\/wih\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}