Congratulations. Now that you are 36-37 weeks pregnant, you must keep your labour bag packed and ready just in case you go into labour before that or in case your doctor tells you that you need to deliver before your EDD for some reason.
Let’s keep this short and simple. A checklist that you need to keep handy. Just tick off these in your labour bag. Ready, steady, GO…..
FOR YOU
- All your medical files and reports
- Your Insurance card and ID copies
- Birth plan, if any
- Cash or Credit /Debit cards
YOUR CLOTHES
- Loose flowing gowns or loungewear [if you don’t want to wear the hospital gown]-Front opening ones are best
- Nursing bras your size
- Breast pads
- Comfortable panties, cotton ones
- Slip-on shoes or chappals
- Warm socks, if it’s cold. [The labour room AC may be quite cold too]
- Towels
- Something that helps you relax, like music or books
- Sanitary pads [large absorbable ones]
- Clothes to go home in
- Most hospitals have a post-delivery photo op too before you get discharged, so get the pretty maternity outfits you want to be clicked in
TOILETRIES
- Comb or hairbrush
- Toothbrush and paste
- Your favourite shampoo and conditioner
- Moisturiser, face cream and lip balm
- Body lotion or oil
- Your favourite massage oil
- Hairbands and scrunchies
- Deo spray
- Glasses, contact lenses, lens solution and lens case
ACCESSORIES
Nipple balm or butter,if you prefer to use one [though I prescribe desi ghee or your own milk lightly rubbed over the nipple as an emollient]
Phone charger
FOR YOUR BABY
- Thin, soft clothes or warm rompers and layers if its winter
- Baby suits, vests and sleepsuits
- Caps
- Mittens
- Socks
- Nappies or disposable diapers
- Sheets for the little one-for their cot and for wrapping them in
- Baby quilts or blankets
- An outfit for going home in
- A baby car seat
FOR YOUR PARTNER
- Toiletries and shaving kit
- Clothing and PJS/ comfortable lounge clothes
- Pillow and light sleeping bag [if needed ]
- Laptop
- Mobile phone and charger
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