Labour is stressful enough without realising you’ve forgotten to bring something to the hospital. With our helpful checklist, you can pack everything you need a few weeks before your due date, so you’re ready to go when baby decides to make their longed-for arrival.
Nope! You can bring what you need in whatever bag you have available, whether it's a weekend bag, two or three backpacks, or even a small suitcase. Buying a speciality bag may bring additional stress as you search for the ‘right’ one when you could use something you already have. However, if buying something new will make you feel more reassured everything will fit, then you can do that. This is supposed to make labour easier for you, so feel free to do what you think will help.
Pack your labour bag a few weeks before your due date and leave it by the front door, so if you’re baby comes early, you’re already packed and ready to go. Leaving it by the door will also help you to remember to bring it!
For Yourself:
For Baby:
This is a lot to remember and carry, so you can always ask your midwife what’s already available at the hospital that you’ll be able to use. Checking with the hospital what they have might also make you feel more relaxed about going into labour as you’ll already know what to expect.
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