Hospital Bag Must-Have: Postpartum Kit for New Moms! (2024)

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Hospital Bag Must-Have: Postpartum Kit for New Moms!? ›

Phone and a charger. Gum, mints, lip balm. Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, other toiletries, spare contact lenses, glasses. A travel pillow or bed pillow and a blanket for naps or an overnight stay.

Phone and a charger. Gum, mints, lip balm. Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, other toiletries, spare contact lenses, glasses. A travel pillow or bed pillow and a blanket for naps or an overnight stay.

After you give birth, the hospital will provide plenty of, ice packs, witch hazel pads, peri squirt bottles, and anything else you might need to aid in your physical recovery. Before my baby and I were discharged I asked for more of these to take home—especially the ice packs, which were the perfect shape for my needs.

Women in the postnatal period need to maintain a balanced diet, just as they did during pregnancy. Iron and folic acid supplementation should also continue for 3 months after birth. Women who are breastfeeding require additional food and should drink sufficient clean water.

2 packets of super-absorbent sanitary or maternity pads. your wash bag – with toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, flannel, soap, lip balm, deodorant, hair bands, hand sanitiser, body lotion and anything else you need. an eye mask may help you sleep on the brightly lit ward. towels.

When Should You Pack Your Hospital Bag? You should have your hospital bag ready to go between weeks 32 and 35 of your pregnancy, in case your baby comes a bit earlier than expected. A good time to start the packing process is around the 28 week mark, or at the start of your 3rd trimester.

That's why offering a new mama some easy-to-grab, nutritious snacks is such a great idea. Granola bars, dried fruit, and homemade trail mix are all great snack options for time-strapped new moms. Opt for things that'll help her maintain her energy (sadly, packaged cookies will probably have the opposite effect).

A Breastfeeding Pillow

For those that do, packing a boppy or pillow you plan on using for breastfeeding allows you to get hands-on guidance and practice with the lactation consultants while at the hospital.

Do you shower at the hospital after birth? ›

After a normal vagin*l birth, you will probably stay in the birth room with your baby for about 2 hours. You may have a meal and a shower before transferring to the postnatal ward or going home. If you are going home 4 to 6 hours after birth, you might be able to stay in the birth room until discharge.

If you have a totally smooth vagin*l birth, you're likely to head home within 24 to 48 hours of delivery. You'll have to rest a bit after pushing out baby and wait for any anesthesia to wear off, and your doctor may want to monitor you and baby for the first day or so to make sure no problems develop.

The 5-5-5 rule in postpartum can help new mothers manage their wellbeing. It suggests taking five days in bed, five days on the bed, and five days around the bed, to be sure you're getting adequate rest. The first five days are intended for a mother to rest in bed, and have skin to skin bonding time with the baby.

Be prepared with a few nursing bras or other comfortable, well-fitting bras. Toiletries. Don't forget tissues, a hairbrush, a comb, deodorant, a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, a hairdryer, hair clips, and hair ties. Pack a plastic bag to pop dirty clothes in.

Some of the most important items for a new mom include pain medications and stool softeners, Tucks pads, a peri bottle, a sitz bath soak or spray, a water bottle and breastfeeding supplies (such as a pump, nipple cream and nursing garments) if she is breastfeeding.

Luckily, there's a lot you can leave at home, too. Breast pump. The hospital provides breast pumps, so there's no need to bring yours, assuming you know how to use it.

While bringing a home-cooked meal during the first few weeks is always welcome, a nice gesture is to bring a few gift cards to the hospital. They are small to carry home, and the family can use them when necessary.

Comfort is key, so when you're packing, remember pajamas, a robe, front-button shirts, sweatpants or leggings, non-slip socks or slippers, a pair of shower shoes or flip flops, and a hoodie or cardigan. You'll need clothes to wear home with a pair of comfortable shoes.

Burp cloths - Your newborn will have lots of feedings as you get used to a new routine, which means you'll be burping your baby a lot – bring burp cloths to clean up after your little one. Swaddle and blanket - No matter the weather, swaddling your newborn is always a good idea.