- Work on a birth plan. For ideas, see the Resources
section of this article or do an internet search for "birth plans".
- Have someone else pack the following for your hospital stay. You
will need these items whenever you deliver:
- Birth plan and any supplies
- Camera, film, batteries, camera charger, video camera
- Address book and phone numbers of anyone you would like
to have with you at the hospital, including the name and phone number
of a representative from your faith if there is a religious or cultural
ceremony you would like performed at the birth.
- Baby clothing, blankets, and other items you already have for
your baby
- Laptop computer, charger, and dial-up number of your internet
service provider
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, hairbrush, hairclips
or ties, lip balm, lotion, makeup)
- Family photos
- Notebook and pen for writing down instructions or notes, and
keeping a log of medications, health care team names, and visitors
- Cell phone and charger (if permitted by your hospital)
- Change of clothes, bra, underwear
- If you know you will be on hospital bedrest, the following is a list
of items that may make your stay more pleasant:
- Nightgown, robe, slippers, socks
- Calendar
- Clock
- Books, magazines, craft projects
- Your own pillow and/or favorite blanket
- Earplugs and eyeshades
- Journal
- Scented soap
- Hard candy (especially if you'll be taking magnesium sulfate)
- Lined paper to make a sign-in sheet to hang on your door if you
are not up to seeing visitors
- Your own towels
- Air freshener
- Books on prematurity.
- Back scratcher and/or reacher.
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Article by Kay Squires, january 2005, updated 2007
Special thanks to the members of the PROM list
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