WHAT TO PACK FOR HOSPITAL
These are the things we advise you to pack in your hospital bag when coming to have your baby.
For You
- Your Pregnancy notes (including birth preferences)
- An old T-shirt or nightdress to wear in labour or a nightdress if booked in for a caesarean section
- Clothes (for potentially 3/4 days stay)
- Nightwear, lose or front opening for breast feeding
- Dressing gown and slippers
- Socks
- Nursing bra, breast pads, nipple cream and feeding pillow
- Maternity underwear
- Maternity paper pants/sanitary towels are provided
- Massage oils or lotions
- Essential oil diffuser is available (please bring your own oil)
- Birth balls and mats are provided
- Lip balm
- TENS machine if you are planning to use one
- Music/Playlist on phone (Bluetooth Speakers/Radio available)
- A Hairband/Hair tie (if you have long hair you may wish to tie it back)
- Wash bag with toiletries (toothbrush / toothpaste / cosmetics / hairbrush), small set of complimentary toiletries are provided, hair dryers are also available
- Towels are provided
- Books/magazines
- A watch with a second hand to time contractions. You can also download this as an app
- Swimwear, if desired for possible water birth
For your partner/companion
- Digital camera/video camera
- Toiletries
- Clothes/nightwear for intended length of stay
- Change for parking
- Phone numbers – don’t forget anyone!
- Snacks/food
- Books/magazines
For your baby
- Infant car seat. If you are travelling home by car or taxi. This is a legal requirement
- Hats, scratch mittens
- Clothes for intended length of stay, appropriate for weather conditions
- Going home outfit for your baby
- Nappies and changing equipment are provided
- Towels are provided
- Blankets are provided (feel free to bring your own)
- Formula milk is available upon request/medical need (please check brands with the hospital)
The Portland Hospital is located in close proximity to a late opening Sainsbury’s and a 24-hour Tesco should you need anything we are unable to provide.
For a list of useful contact details for The Portland Hospital, please click HERE.
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