Already starting from the seventh month of pregnancy, a woman should prepare things at the hospital. What does a mother and baby need in a maternity hospital? Someone writes huge lists, and someone thinks that you need to go without collecting anything.
What you need to take with you to the hospital
Even if labor activity began far from home, then the assembled "disturbing suitcase" will provide peace of mind to the woman in labor. But any pregnant woman at a later date is simply obliged to always carry documents with her, which will be required at the hospital upon admission. Without them, a woman with contractions can be sent to observation or not to the hospital that she expected to get to. The list of documents is small:
- Passport
- Generic certificate
- SNILS
- Medical card of a pregnant woman with all extracts and conclusions
Before giving birth, be sure to see if all the necessary signatures and seals have been put on the reconciliation page. If something is missing, then you should go to the TB dispensary at the place of residence and get a certificate stating that there are no TB patients in the apartment. If you do not have a reconciliation document with you, then the woman in labor will be sent to the observational maternity hospital. Therefore, it is so important to have documents with you at all times.
It is worth taking hygiene supplies to the maternity hospital. Don't forget about the razor. After giving birth, a woman will need special pads. During your stay at the hospital, you may need manicure supplies. Also, to look beautiful in your discharge photos, you should take a cosmetic bag with everything you need.
After giving birth, women's breasts will be very sensitive. And the first applications can cause pain. Therefore, it is worth taking either Bepanten ointment or any other remedy that helps to reduce sensitivity. It is imperative that you have at least 2 front-opening bras with you. Special nursing bras or busts in the form of a top are perfect. Well, special pads for the breast can reduce sensitivity. In addition, they will save you from such a problem as milk leakage, when all the clothes on the chest can get dirty and wet.
As a rule, the maternity hospital provides its own robes and nightgowns, but if allowed, you can take your own from home. Slippers should be put in a separate bag. Better if they are rubber. This makes them easier to clean if necessary.
Communications equipment must always be charged. Better to buy a separate charger and put it in the bag right away.
For the baby, for the first time, in many maternity hospitals, diapers are provided, which can be used throughout the entire stay. The expectant mother can take several items of clothing, but do not collect trunks with a dowry. It will be overkill. It is imperative to take a small pack of small diapers.
In order not to forget anything, a woman should get a small notebook and write down everything she needs there. It will not be superfluous to go to the hospital for a consultation with the head. She will provide a list of things in the hospital, relevant specifically for him.
What you need in the hospital. List
In total, a woman will need to collect 3 packages:
- Things needed for childbirth
- Items required for the period of stay in the hospital
- Things to check out
After the woman is admitted to the hospital, she changes clothes and her belongings can be taken away by her relatives.
Everything you need should be in plastic bags. It is forbidden to take rag bags to the hospital.
What to take for childbirth:
- Documentation
- Cellular telephone
- Water
- Washable slippers
- Compression stockings if necessary
There is no need to take the rest immediately. Relatives will be able to bring everyone after the baby is born. A disposable shirt and everything a woman needs will be given upon admission.
What you need to take to the maternity hospital for mom:
- Special mesh briefs
- Postpartum pads
- Bepanten ointment or analogs
- Manicure accessories
- Comb and hair tie
- Personal hygiene products (shower gel, soap, towel, razor, sponge, toothbrush and paste)
- Robe and nightgown
- Bras
- Breast pads
- Cotton socks
- Cosmetics
- Handkerchief
- Mug, plate and spoon
- Breast pump if needed
What you need to take to the hospital for a child:
- Diapers
- Baby soap for washing
- Protective diaper cream
- Cap
- Mittens / anti-scratch
- Jumpsuits, bodysuits or undershirts, pants and socks
- Dummy (prohibited in some maternity hospitals)
Some maternity hospitals allow you to take some food with you. The list of approved products can be checked at the hospital itself.
The third package consists entirely of things to be checked out. His newfound dad will be able to bring it on the day of discharge. For the baby, you need to take clothes for the weather and an envelope. Mom will need underwear, clothes and shoes. A young father should not forget about the need for a car seat in the car.
