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Hospital kit for childbirth – don't leave these at home!

It's a good idea to start putting together your hospital kit by week 36. It may take another month before you need it, but then you'll have peace of mind because you won't have to rush at the last minute. You'll soon see how much you'll need.

Here we will mainly list the things that you absolutely must take with you so that you have everything you need to take care of your baby and yourself during the days spent in the delivery room and pediatric ward.

We've tried to make this list quick and easy to navigate, so you can check if you've missed anything.

It is worth preparing two bags: a smaller one for the delivery room and a larger one for the maternity ward.

Contents of the maternity room package

You will likely spend many hours in the delivery room. You will also need toiletries, food and drink, a change of clothes, and any equipment you plan to use to facilitate the birth, if any. If your partner will be with you, that's also something to think about.

pregnant mother packing in the delivery room bag

What to bring with you in your small bag:

Towels: one larger for showering, one smaller for wiping hands and face

Intimate wash, shower gel/soap: preferably fragrance-free (the baby may be bothered by the scent).

Plastic slippers , which will also be suitable for showering.

Disinfectant wipes for the toilet, toilet paper: unfortunately, you won't find these in public hospitals, you have to bring everything with you.

Tissue

2-3 changes of nightgowns that you won't regret getting stained. These should be ones that you can breastfeed in. Chances are, you'll be putting your baby to your breast as soon as they come out of your belly.

Large postpartum pads and 2-3 changes of panties that you won't regret: cheap, large cotton panties, or maybe disposable panties. (You can also buy disposables in an environmentally friendly and cheaper way by buying them from mothers who have them at home but haven't used them. We don't recommend washable pads here, as you won't be able to handle them hygienically in the hospital. Expect to bleed much heavier than during your period and for a longer period.)

Food and drink: both childbirth and milk production require a lot of energy, as well as plenty of fluids. We recommend non-carbonated mineral water with a sports cap, which you can drink while lying down, and have a larger bottle of mineral water with you that you can refill. Isotonic drinks can also help a lot. The food should be something that takes up little space, is non-perishable (it can last in your bag for weeks), and has a lot of energy. Energy bars and good-quality muesli bars, which can be purchased at drugstores, are useful at this time. Chocolate is not a crime at this time, in fact! If they don't let you eat (if you are preparing for a cesarean section, this will most likely be the case), then ask if you can eat glucose. Have this with you too! This doesn't take up space in your stomach, but it prevents you from getting really hungry and exhausted.

Perineal massage oil and other oils that help with labor: if you use perineal massage oil, have it with you in the delivery room as you will need it during labor. There are essential oils that can also support labor, some recommend clary sage, many swear by lavender.

Stem cell sampling kit: if you have requested a stem cell sampling, you should definitely have this kit with you in the delivery room!

Photo: if you want to have photos of the big moments, then of course, take this too, and upload it.

Cloth diaper: contrary to its name, this is a device that is good for many things, as it is not just a diaper (although it is also excellent as a washable diaper insert). It is good to have it in the delivery room, because you can wet it and it can be useful if your partner or companion wipes your forehead with it.

Warm socks and a blanket for the mother: during labor, your body's thermal balance changes, and you may feel cold. Of course, pants are out of the question, but warm socks and a blanket can improve your well-being.

Have the most important documents with you in the delivery room, everything that the hospital asks for, for example:

ID card, address card, social security card, tax card, as well as a copy of the father's ID card, address card, tax card and social security card
declaration of paternity or marriage certificate
pregnancy booklet and all findings related to pregnancy

Now let's think about dad too! They will also have to endure long hours. Of course, you will need the things listed here even if your dad is not your companion. The following items don't take up much space, so they will probably fit in your delivery room bag.

Dad's package for childbirth

Dad's birth kit: you can buy this package in most hospitals, which includes a gown and mask, in case a cesarean section is needed, so the dad will need to wear these. Get this before the birth, so it's in your bag.

Slippers and change of shirt

Something to eat and drink for him too: in this case, fast-consuming, high-energy, non-perishable foods, such as energy bars, chocolate, etc., can also come in handy.

Now let's move on to what you will need in the maternity ward, where you will most likely spend at least 3-4 days with your baby.

What you should definitely bring to the maternity ward

This will make up the bulk of your hospital package. Since there's a lot of stuff, it's good to know in advance what's unnecessary and what's really important. But don't panic, you don't need to hire a moving company for the birth.

You're good with a rolling suitcase because you can't lift heavy objects even after giving birth, alt: pregnant mother with rolling suitcase

What you should definitely bring with you:

Clean towels for every day, so at least 3-4 for showering: keep in mind that you will bleed more. We recommend taking old, washed ones with you, which you won't regret.

Shower slippers and one room slipper, bathrobe

Postpartum pads: when you see how big they are compared to regular sanitary pads, you will definitely be surprised at first.

Socks and panties: for panties, we recommend cheap, peel-off "maternity panties", or disposable ones. The main thing is that the large insert fits in them and that they can be pulled up high. This is important because if you have a cesarean section, the scar will most likely be lower, and plain panties can be annoying if the elastic part runs there. For this reason, it is also important that they are not tight at all and are comfortable.

Nightgowns: you should have 3-4 of these that you don't regret and can breastfeed in.

Hygiene products and tools: intimate wash, soap, shower gel, deodorant, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste. You can put away the shampoo and hair dryer if it makes you feel better, but you probably won't be washing your hair there, at least that's the case in most cases... When choosing hygiene products, make sure they are fragrance-free. Babies can be bothered by artificial scents, because they also seek out their mother's breast based on scent. Therefore, the use of perfume is not recommended, even if it is made of natural ingredients.

Toilet paper, disinfectant wipes or spray, tissues: these are not provided in the hospital, so you have to bring your own.

Cutlery, plates, glasses, napkins : you have to take care of these too.

Non-perishable foods, fruit juice: have some of the goodies we mentioned in the delivery room package. You probably won't get enough of the hospital food. It's best if family members can bring you a small cooked meal every day. You may also need the hospital cafeteria, so it's a good idea to have some money with you. Although this isn't the best quality, it's still a good option if they can't bring you food for some reason.

Nursing bra: It's hard to predict exactly what size you'll need, as your breast size can change a lot during breastfeeding. Buy a few cheap ones first and see how you go. Expect to need a larger size than your current size.

Nursing pads: once milk production starts, clothes around the breasts can easily get wet. That's why you'll need bra pads. It's worth getting a few washable ones for home, as you'll be able to handle the disposable versions better in the hospital.

Breast pump: you can choose between manual and electric versions. Please note that using a manual breast pump is very tiring and can put a lot of strain on your fingers and tendon sheaths.

Milk collection cup or bag for storing expressed milk

Nursing pillow: this is rarely brought to the hospital because it takes up space. However, it is not superfluous, as we need to find a comfortable breastfeeding position in the first few days.

Nipple cream: Breastfeeding can irritate the skin on the nipples. To avoid this, we recommend creams containing 100% lanolin that do not need to be washed off before breastfeeding.

Cup: Don't be alarmed if breastfeeding doesn't go smoothly at first. This is a challenge for many mothers in the first few days, and not all hospitals have trained lactation consultants. You may need expressed milk at first (or even formula, which the hospital will provide). It's worth preparing for this and bringing a breastfeeding-friendly device (a bottle can be confusing). Many baby-mother pairs find the Swedish cup to be a good choice.

Newborn gloves and a hat for your baby: newborns' nails shouldn't be cut for 2 weeks, so they may scratch their face. To prevent this, you can put thin baby gloves on them. They don't usually give them thin hats in the hospital, so it's good to have one.

Newborn diapers, diaper wipes, diaper cream: if possible, choose natural versions. Diaper creams made from natural vegetable fats help prevent the baby's bottom from sticking too much to the baby's bottom during the first few days (if it sticks, it's quite difficult to wipe it off, so it's okay to have 2 packs of diapers...). Do you often wonder how many diapers you'll need? Let's take the worst case scenario, and count on 4 days, with 8 diapers per day. That's 32 diapers.

5-6 cloth diapers: you can spread these under the baby when changing diapers, on the changing mat. On the other hand, it is worth covering your shoulders with them when feeding the baby, so that if the baby falls over, it doesn't get all over your clothes...

Phone, charger: you can't pack your phone charger in your bag in advance, because you can't live without it for weeks. But you can develop a habit of always putting it back in your suitcase when you're not using it, as if it belonged there. If you have two chargers, you're lucky, you don't have to pack them in and out.

Clothes for going home for you and the baby: hospitals usually give you baby clothes , but you will need clothes appropriate for the season for going home. Think about yourself too: prepare some street clothes for going home. Your belly won't shrink for a while, so these should also be maternity clothes.

Spiritual guide to the great adventure

While you're packing the contents of your hospital bag, keep one important piece of advice in mind: no matter what anyone says in the hospital, don't let anyone break your self-confidence!

It's completely natural to be uncertain at the beginning. Many people experience this. For example, the first breastfeeding doesn't always go as we expect. We also have to get used to diapering, we struggle with insomnia and fatigue. Therefore, in addition to the great joy, you may also find the first few days difficult.

Be prepared that not all hospital staff will speak kindly to new mothers. We hope you will manage to avoid such situations, but it is useful to be prepared for them. Even in such cases, know that it is not your fault, let go of the comments and focus on keeping yourself and your baby calm! Remember that you only have a few days to endure there.

Since you want the best for your baby and give him or her a lot of love: know that you will be a pretty good mother, even if you feel insecure at first! This feeling can even occur with a second or third baby, as no two babies are the same, and life always presents new situations.

Have at least one person you trust who you can turn to in case of need. A mother's soul also needs support, and this is not a weakness, but a natural need.