How fast time flew by! Very soon, your baby will be born. This means that it's time to make a list of what you need in the hospital. Then collect the duty bag on it. In order not to forget anything, you can clarify the information in the selected institution. In the front desk at the information stand there is always a list of things needed in the hospital. Read it carefully. It is most convenient to prepare two bags. You will take the first with you when you go to the hospital, and the second will be brought by your father and relatives for discharge.
The list of things in the maternity hospital that mom will need before giving birth:
Mobile phone and charger.
Required documents: exchange card, passport.
Mineral water without gas.
Washable slippers.
Hair accessories (hairpins, elastic bands).
Warm and thin socks.
Soothing hygienic lipstick. During the period of contractions, you have to breathe strongly and often, your lips can dry out from this.
Anti-varicose stockings. They should be worn during childbirth, this will help prevent the appearance of varicose veins.
You will take these things with you to the road block, so put them in a separate bag. Everything else (diapers, shirt, bathrobe) will give you a midwife.
The list of things needed in the hospital after childbirth:
1. Daily disposable panties. After birth, abundant discharge appears, therefore, in the early days, doctors recommend laying a diaper, this gives them the opportunity to control the discharge. Such panties are quite spacious, after use they can be thrown away. It is allowed to take with you and postpartum pads and begin to use them after childbirth on the 2nd-3rd day.
2. Healing cream for nipples. Most women experience discomfort at the very beginning of breastfeeding. Such a cream is absolutely harmless to the newborn and prevents cracks in the nipples.
3. Hygiene products: towels, soap, toothbrush and paste, toilet paper (as soft as possible), comb.
4. Water. In order to normalize lactation, you will need to follow the drinking regimen recommended by your doctor. Therefore, you need a large bottle of water. It is also useful to add lemon juice to it and drink such lemonade before and after childbirth.
5. Pen and notebook. These things will be needed so as not to forget about the issues that concern the young mother, and ask the doctor in time.
6. Nursing bra. Many doctors do not recommend using underwear immediately after childbirth, since a bra that is not in size can squeeze the mammary gland and provoke stagnation of milk. Therefore, take this part of the wardrobe only when necessary.
6. Products. The list of products that can be brought to the maternity hospital that are allowed to nursing mothers is posted at the front desk. Be sure to check it out.
List of things necessary for the baby in the hospital:
1. Clothing. You will need a package of disposable diapers, 2-3 pairs of sliders, 3-4 vests, 2 hats, 2 pairs of socks and mittens - “scratches”.
2. Hygiene items. Prepare diapers for newborns (about 10 per day), baby soap or wet wipes.
Now you know what is on the list of things needed in the hospital. Remember that the bag with all the contents should be ready already at the 35-36th week, since childbirth can begin at any time.