The most complete list of things for the maternity hospital. What to take with you to the maternity hospital: an exact list of necessary things for mother and newborn What to take to the maternity hospital planned hospitalization

In the last months of pregnancy, starting from the 36th week, a woman, as they say, should be in full combat readiness. At any moment, the little one can “knock” and “ask to be born.” Contractions, after which they almost always begin suddenly, and the expectant mother must grab the things she collected earlier and run to the maternity hospital.

From personal experience

The first preparations for the maternity hospital followed a strict list, which was announced in the antenatal clinic. I don’t remember what it included, but the package was modest, and as a result, my husband ran to the maternity hospital, now with a spoon, now with a pacifier, now with pads...

The second time I became smarter and “downloaded” the list from the Internet. My husband looked at me getting ready for the maternity hospital, to put it mildly, with surprise. “Are you moving?” - he asked when I packed a huge bag and placed it next to three bags. Otherwise! A set of bed linen, a small electric kettle, a hairdryer, books, magazines and even an MP3 player is already a rather large package. And a lot of things for the baby, for the doctor, and for yourself, your beloved. Well, I didn’t forget about him (they were going to give birth together). Where would he be without slippers, a robe and a razor?

As a result, I went to the maternity hospital with a “mini-kit”, and my husband supplied everything else as needed. Thank God that he had the patience to convince me that I wouldn’t need everything in the maternity hospital. I can imagine how the maternity hospital workers would greet me. The third time I will definitely get ready without unnecessary things, but with everything necessary.

In the meantime, let’s discuss what should be taken to the maternity hospital and what should not be taken.

Traditional list

Each maternity hospital has its own characteristics, and the lists of necessary things are very different. For example, if in the maternity hospital where you are going to give birth, there is hot water by the hour, or even none at all, then you will simply need an electric kettle. Therefore, be sure to take into account the conditions of the maternity hospital.

But still, the main set is traditional things, which you cannot do without even in the most modern maternity hospital with all the amenities.

Documents

• Passport (without it they will not be discharged from the maternity hospital);
• Exchange card (without it they will be sent to the observation department);
• Agreement with the maternity hospital (if any);
• Insurance policy (if any);
• Passport, sterile clothing for the accompanying person (for partner childbirth);
• Money.

Personal care products

• Soap. Some maternity hospitals require liquid soap and disposable towels;
• Toothpaste and brush;
• Toilet paper;
• Towels;
• Disposable diapers (useful for both baby and mother);
• Pads (special postpartum pads are sold, but some doctors advise using regular torn sheets);
• Underwear (comfortable panties (several pieces), nursing bras, and breast pads);
• Cloth. Preferably two nightgowns with a comfortable top for feeding, a dressing gown for the season, slippers (must be washable);
• Cosmetics (for those times when you can’t do without face and hand cream).

Things for the baby

This list is the most pleasant and is worth paying the most attention to.

• Diapers (it is best to take a whole pack of diapers for newborns, because you will not have the opportunity to wash the diapers if you are determined to use them in the future);
• Wet wipes (however, to avoid allergic reactions, it is better to wash the baby with clean boiled water using ordinary cotton wool);
• Baby skin care products (powder, diaper rash cream, lotion);
• First aid kit (belly button care products are a must, ask your pediatrician about everything else);
• Disposable diapers.

Pacifiers, bottles and formula cause a lot of controversy.

Baby clothes

Choose clothes based on the season. The number of things should be sufficient, but not excessive. Size - from 56 to 62. Pre-wash and iron clothes. You will need:

• Hats;
• Bodysuit or vest;
• Knitted blouses;
• Diapers (thin and flannel);
• Socks, thin mittens;
• Blanket.

Prenatal and postnatal first aid kit

Agree on the list of medical supplies with your doctor. Each maternity hospital requires certain medications, and some offer their own, or ask you to buy them as needed. However, it wouldn’t hurt to buy some pharmaceutical “remedies”:

• Bandage and cotton wool;
• Syringes, vein catheter, dropper;
• Oxytocin;
• Kedgood;
• Sterile medical gloves;
• Glycerin-based laxative suppositories;
• Ointment for cracked nipples;
• Electronic thermometer;
• Hydrogen peroxide;
• Zelenka;
• Calendula tincture.

Items to be checked out

You don’t have to take a bag with these things with you to the maternity hospital. It will be brought to you immediately before discharge. It should contain elegant things for the baby and mother. Please note that the things you wore to the maternity hospital will not fit you when you leave.

Other

• Water without gas;
• Herbal tea;
• Cookie.

You may also need the following things:

• Breast pump;
• Dishes;
• Electric kettle or boiler;
• Thermos.

However, do not rush to pack everything into bags for the maternity hospital. These things should be in a visible place so that, if necessary, your husband can see them and bring them to you at the maternity hospital.

List of "absurdities"

You can find fault with all of the above. For example, why use a breast pump when in the first days there is no milk at all, but only colostrum, which, as it seems to every mother, is not enough for the baby, so they rush to feed the baby with formula.

Or cosmetics. It’s hard to believe that a new mother will have time to paint her lips and eyelids immediately after giving birth. But, to each his own. When you are discharged, you want to be in full swing.

However, there are more absurd things in the proposed lists:

• Watch;
• Knitting;
• Books;
• MP3 player;
• Sandwich with cheese;
• Washing powder;
• Basin;
• Baby monitor;
• Pillow;
• Night lamp;
• Elegant dress;
• Limousine and others.

However, if you see the meaning in these things, then feel free to take them to the maternity hospital. The main thing is that you feel comfortable and comfortable. Good luck!

Especially for- Tanya Kivezhdiy

Pregnancy is a wonderful time, and very soon you will meet your baby. It is important that everything is ready by this time. If you are 34-36 weeks pregnant, most likely you have already chosen and purchased some things: a crib, a stroller and many other important household items that you and your baby will need at home.

But before the baby appears in your home, there will be one more important stage for which you must be prepared - childbirth and postpartum stay in the maternity hospital. It is very important that the first hours and days of your baby and your motherhood pass in comfort and tranquility. It is important that everyone is calm: both you and your loved ones. Therefore, you should prepare for this period in advance.

There are many lists of items for the hospital, especially on the Internet, and many of them are completely different. It is advisable to clarify in advance what list of things is recommended in your maternity hospital. It can be found on the website of the maternity hospital (if there is one) or checked by phone.

You can use any source of information, but often lists contain the minimum necessary list of things, and as experience shows, there are things that are worth taking with you, but nothing is written about them.

Our list is perhaps the most complete and has a description of why this or that thing is needed. So, in short, by the time you give birth you should be ready

More likely, the bags for the maternity hospital that you prepare will not be one hundred percent packed (there may not be things you use every day, such as a comb or slippers.) You should not fold clothes in advance for discharge - they may become wrinkled, their place in the closet is not hanger. Our advice: write little cheat sheets on the partially assembled bags and attach them. For example, “for bag number four, add a blue dress (hanging in the closet in the bedroom) and boots.” When all the bags are ready, be sure to show them to your loved ones, this will make it easier for them to figure out which bag and when to bring it to you.

The first bag is intended for the prenatal department (you will go with it to the birth). It should contain the following things:

Bag 1: bag for the antenatal ward

• Documents:
  • passport;
  • medical insurance policy (compulsory medical insurance or voluntary medical insurance) (if you make a photocopy of your passport and policy, the maternity hospital staff will be very grateful to you);
  • pregnant woman exchange card;
  • referral to a maternity hospital (agreement with a maternity hospital or doctor);
  • birth certificate (issued at the antenatal clinic, if not, it will be issued at the maternity hospital after childbirth);
  • insurance certificate of state pension insurance (where SNILS is indicated).
• Mobile phone and charger (if allowed).
• Washable slippers. The rules of maternity hospitals prescribe washable slippers. This is justified for hygienic reasons: they are easier to keep clean. Then, in the postpartum ward, you will put on regular ones, and you can go to the shower in these ones.
• Bags for clothes. Upon admission, you will need to change clothes, and your clothes will need to be given to the relatives accompanying you or deposited. It will be very convenient if you have bags in which you put everything.
• Shoe covers (one or two pairs). When you arrive at the emergency department, you will need to change your shoes, but you can put on shoe covers. They may also come in handy if one of your loved ones needs to pass. If they are not useful upon admission, give them to your loved ones accompanying you. Perhaps they will visit you in the postpartum ward and they will definitely come in handy there.
• Disposable razor. Many maternity hospitals still require perineal shaving. If you don’t have time to prepare at home and so as not to be tormented by a hospital razor, take a disposable one.
• Disposable toilet seat covers and a pack of wet toilet paper: these will come in handy after a procedure such as an enema and during childbirth.
• Disposable paper tissues and wet wipes can be useful in the prenatal department for personal hygiene.
• A bottle of still water. They won't let you eat, but you can and should drink. Take a bottle with a sports neck.
• Compression stockings. Increasingly, doctors are mandatorily recommending that pregnant women wear compression stockings during childbirth, or wrap their legs with elastic bandages. Compression stockings are designed to protect the legs and significantly reduce the risk of complications by preventing blood clots from forming in the veins of the legs.
• If you are expected to give birth by cesarean section, you MUST have elastic stockings and a postoperative bandage with you.

All these things should be put in a plastic (washable) bag: you will not be allowed in with a cosmetic bag or purse.

Bag 2: maternity hospital bag

The second bag is intended for the postpartum department (it will be brought to you after the birth). Now there are two of you, and the things from this maternity hospital set can be divided into 4 categories. Look at the picture below. Also note that all things must be packed in bags or a special transparent bag for the maternity hospital. They will refuse to hand over things in a regular bag and your loved ones will have to repack everything into bags.

• For you (everything for personal hygiene, breast care, cosmetics, personal care and important little things):
  • sanitary pads (it is better to take special urological pads). If you change pads every 3 hours for a standard 3 days in the hospital, you will need approximately 24 pads;
  • panties. It is better to take mesh disposable panties (3-5 pieces);
  • disposable breast pads (3-5 sets), antiseptic nipple cream and postpartum bra;
  • liquid hand soap (preferably antibacterial);
  • For the toilet: toilet paper (choose the softest), disposable toilet seat covers and wet toilet paper;
  • solid baby soap;
  • handkerchiefs, hand sanitizer if necessary;
  • disposable absorbent diapers (for procedures such as perineal ventilation);
  • a cosmetic bag with everything you need (shampoo, shower gel, cotton pads and cotton swabs, cap, cream, comb, toothpaste and brush, hygienic lipstick, antiperspirant);
  • a robe and nightgown (if the maternity hospital you have chosen allows you to use your own clothes);
  • towels: one for the face and hands, the other for the body. Disposable paper towels (in rolls) are very convenient;
  • socks;
  • house slippers;
  • garbage bags (there are no trash cans in maternity hospitals; the maternity hospital employees take the garbage or mothers take it out themselves);
  • pen and notepad for writing down valuable advice;
  • cup and disposable tableware (for gifts from your loved ones);
  • disposable mask (for guests);
  • You can immediately put a makeup bag with decorative cosmetics in your maternity hospital bag for discharge (on the day of discharge, your relatives will bring you bags 3 and 4, but you will see them only 10 minutes before leaving to see your loved ones, this time will only be enough for you to change clothes , and this way you will have cosmetics with you and you will easily have time to prepare for discharge);
  • postpartum bandage. The sooner you “take hold” of your figure, the faster it will return to normal and your tummy will tighten;
  • electric kettle (boiler), if allowed. This device will provide you with boiling water not only for tea, but can also be useful for sterilizing a pacifier;
  • for free minutes - a book or magazine, or a tablet computer;
  • bed linen and favorite pillow (if allowed).
• For baby:
  • diapers (packs of 25-30 pieces will last you 3-4 days);
  • wet wipes;
  • diaper cream;
  • moisturizing cream or oil (baby’s skin dries very much in the first days and needs special care);
  • disposable absorbent diapers (for taking air baths and for examinations by doctors);
  • clothes for the baby (if allowed);
  • bottle and pacifier (may not be useful in the maternity hospital, but if you have it with you, you will be calmer).

Clothes for baby and mother

Your doctor came to you and said: “Today you are discharged!” You call your loved ones and ask them to bring bags 3 and 4. Before you go to meet your loved ones, you must be given all the documents. Be sure to check the correctness of the documents:

• Birth certificate (your baby will be registered at the registry office on the basis of this certificate).
• Children's and Mother's parts of the exchange card. You will then give the children's part to the children's clinic, and the maternal part to your doctor at the antenatal clinic.
• Other documents (if any): part of the birth certificate remaining with the woman; a copy of the voluntary health insurance policy, the concluded contract (agreement) for obstetric care, etc. These documents confirm the fact that medical care and services were provided to you and may be useful in the future if complications arise.

Bag 3: items for the baby for discharge

Place your baby's discharge items in this bag. You must decide for yourself, in accordance with the time of year, what your baby will wear. It is better to prepare several options, especially if the time of discharge falls in the fall or spring, when it can suddenly become colder or, conversely, warmer.

• Diaper (preferably two).
• Underwear (bodysuit, blouse and rompers or overalls, thin hat).
• Suit.
• The diaper is thin and warm (if you swaddle).
• Outerwear: envelope, overalls or blanket with corner and ribbon, warm hat.
• Car seat. If you are going home by car, be sure to keep in mind that, according to traffic rules, you can only transport a child in a car with the use of special restraints. Therefore, it is worth thinking about a car seat or car seat in advance.

Bag 4: things to take home for mom

When you pack this bag, remember that your stomach and hips will not yet be in perfect condition; if you have gained a lot of extra pounds during pregnancy, then it is better to take loose clothes.

• Lingerie. You need to put on underwear while still in the room. On discharge you will only wear tights if you are wearing a dress.
• Corset: If you wear a corset under a dress or blouse, your not yet toned tummy will not be visible in the photographs.
• Cloth. It's up to you to decide what to wear! It is better to wear a dress, as pants will not be very comfortable.
• Outerwear for the season.
• Shoes. Of course, it’s more convenient to wear shoes without heels, but if you want to look your best, you can also wear heels, especially since dad will be carrying the baby.
• Cosmetics and jewelry. It’s better to put on makeup in advance, while still in the ward, but you can put on jewelry when you’re discharged.

Things for dad

It should be taken into account that if you are planning a joint birth with your husband, you need to prepare things for the future dad. To be present at the birth, your spouse must have the following documents:

• Test results (specify exactly what tests will be required in your maternity hospital and when they need to be taken).
• Passport.
• Comfortable clothes and spare shoes.
• Sterile kit for dad (surgical kit for joint childbirth).
• If your spouse remains in the maternity hospital for a joint stay, then he will need personal hygiene items: a towel, shaving accessories, a change of clothes and underwear.

If your relatives and spouse will visit you in the postpartum ward, prepare shoe covers and masks.

And most importantly: your loved ones must know how to contact the maternity hospital and your doctor. Therefore, provide them with the appropriate contacts in advance.

In order not to run around collecting these bags, you can purchase already (bag 1 and 2): they contain everything you need from the best manufacturers. The packaging of each set is thought out to the smallest detail: it is a transparent, washable bag, which is allowed in the maternity hospital (basic); two cosmetic bags with handles for mother and baby (inside the bag); a small cosmetic bag with empty bottles and important little things; branded opaque bag (the bag is packed in it). The set contains everything for your comfortable childbirth and postpartum period. Having bought a ready-made bag, you can safely go to the maternity hospital!

Here you can download a list of necessary things that you need to take with you to the maternity hospital, print and mark what else you need to buy. Those things that are already in our sets are marked in the list. List to the maternity hospital.

Have an easy birth and happy motherhood!

You can see what the maternity hospital bag consists of in our videos, which we filmed especially for you.

When to pack your bag for the maternity hospital?

It is advisable to carry the necessary documents with you at all times from the 32nd week, because pregnancy is an unpredictable time. It is better to pack an “alarm suitcase”, that is, all the necessary things for the maternity hospital, laid out in bags, by the 36th week of pregnancy, since labor can begin at any time.

Which bag to take to the maternity hospital?

Sanitary rules and regulations (SanPiN) prohibit the use of fabric, leather or wicker bags in the maternity hospital as potential sources of the spread of pathogenic bacteria. All necessary items must be packed in plastic bags or bags. It is convenient for the woman herself if the bag is transparent - this will make it easier to find the right thing.

It is unlikely that the maternity hospital staff will react favorably to the large number of packages brought by a pregnant woman to the maternity ward. The division into 3 or 4 bags is conditional; ideally, have one bag with you.

You can buy ready-made “maternity hospital bags”, or you can assemble the contents yourself and put them in a plastic bag(s).

What documents are needed for the maternity hospital?

The list of documents for the maternity hospital is standard for all residents of Russia; in 2016 it remains similar to the list for 2015.

Documents required for the maternity hospital:

• passport;
• medical insurance policy;
• an exchange card with the results of tests and ultrasound (otherwise the woman in labor is sent to the observation department of the maternity hospital as unexamined);
• birth certificate (if you have not registered with the antenatal clinic, it will be issued at the maternity hospital itself);
• birth contract, if you signed one;
• in the case of a partner birth - passport, fluorography, tests for the accompanying person.

In addition to documents, essential items also include a mobile phone with a charger.

List of things to take to the maternity hospital: what should you take for childbirth? (bag 1)

What can you take to the maternity hospital for the birth itself? The list is small. Theoretically, you only need to have washable slippers with you, and everything else should be given out in the birth block itself. However, each maternity hospital has its own rules, which you should find out about in advance.

During childbirth you may also need:

• a loose T-shirt or nightgown, preferably not new;
• clean drinking water (at least 1 liter, some even take 5 liter bottles with them);
• towel and liquid baby soap;
• disposable toilet seats;
• warm, but not woolen socks;
• a camera or video camera (if you plan to capture the joyful moment of the birth of a child; in this case, your birth partner should have them with you).

What to eat in the maternity hospital for the birth itself is usually asked by those who are about to give birth for the first time. During the birth process, food is the last thing women think about. But if you still intend to take something edible for yourself, then let it be baked or dried fruits, bread or crackers, boiled eggs, broth.

In the same bag, put aside things for the newborn that will be put on him immediately after birth:

• diaper;
• vest, blouse or bodysuit;
• sliders;
• cap

Maternity hospital list for mom: things you will need after giving birth (bag 2)

After giving birth, the young mother will have to live in the maternity hospital for several days, so it is worth taking care of all the necessary things in advance: clothes, household items and personal hygiene items.

So, what should a pregnant woman take to the maternity hospital for the postpartum period:

• Nightgown and robe (although many maternity hospitals only allow you to use those issued);
• Pads for postpartum discharge. However, doctors sometimes prohibit the use of pads to control blood loss;
• Soft toilet paper, paper toilet seats;
• Toothbrush and toothpaste;
• Towel, comb, mirror;
• Nail scissors;
• Soap, shower gel, shampoo, hypoallergenic intimate hygiene product, deodorant without or with a slight odor;
• Special disposable or cotton panties (3-5 pieces);
• Nursing bra (1-2 pieces) and disposable inserts for it;
• Postpartum bandage (if you plan to wear it);
• Cream "and

  List of things to leave the maternity hospital (bag 4)

  Discharge from the maternity hospital is a happiest event, for which, of course, you need to prepare in advance. Most expectant mothers are primarily concerned about clothes for the baby's discharge, and this is understandable: it is important not to overcool or overheat the baby.

  It's easiest with "summer" newborns . Their standard set of clothes includes a cap, a blouse (vest or bodysuit) and rompers. Wrap the baby in a light blanket or dress in a light onesie if you have to travel in a car.

  What should you take to the maternity hospital for your baby in winter? The list of things to take to the maternity hospital in winter is supplemented with a warm hat, envelope or transforming overalls. A blanket and tape is not a good idea if you have to carry your baby in the car. According to the rules, even a newborn must be transported in a special car seat. The blanket, as you understand, does not provide any slots for straps. Under outerwear, wear a flannel vest or blouse, rompers and a cap.

  What should a newborn take to the maternity hospital in the fall and spring? The off-season is a changeable time, it’s easy for your baby to catch a cold. Dress him warmly enough, but don't overwrap him. During this period, depending on the weather, a demi-season envelope or overalls will be suitable. If the baby was born at the beginning of spring or the end of autumn, you will have to use winter clothes.

  Clothes for a new mother should be comfortable. Don’t expect to fit into “pre-pregnancy” jeans right away. Few people can achieve this - some are surprised to note that the belly has become only slightly smaller than during pregnancy. It is preferable to wear a dress or skirt on the day of discharge. The blouse should be loose, because with the arrival of milk, the breasts become very large. Don’t forget to include street shoes in your discharge bag – sturdy ones, flat or with low heels.

  Photos to remember your discharge day will remain with you forever, so make sure you have the necessary cosmetics. Foundation is indispensable on this day if your skin is not perfect.

  We hope our detailed list of necessary things will make your preparations for the maternity hospital easy and joyful. Do not forget to find out about the exact rules of a particular maternity hospital - each of them may have its own restrictions.

  Have an easy birth!

Approximately in the middle of the third trimester of pregnancy, you need to decide what to take to the maternity hospital. This must be done in advance so that by 36-37 weeks the necessary things are collected. After all, labor may begin earlier than expected. And getting ready on the day of birth is fraught with the fact that you can forget many important and necessary things. Before you start packing, you can check with your maternity hospital about what you need to take with you and what is unacceptable. Each maternity hospital has its own rules and recommended lists.

Basic principles

• Collect the necessary documents in a separate folder or file.
• You need to collect things strictly in plastic bags or bags. According to the sanitary and epidemiological regime, it is unacceptable to bring things in fabric or leather bags in maternity hospitals.
• We are preparing 3 packages for the maternity hospital: for the delivery room, postpartum ward and for discharge. This distribution will help you quickly find the right thing at every stage of your stay in the maternity hospital. It will be even better if the bags are transparent.
• Place a piece of paper with a packing list in each bag.
• You can leave the package intended for discharge at home and tell your relatives to bring it on the day of the special event.
• If you plan to give birth together with a relative, then we also prepare a duffel bag for him.

List of required documents

We take with us:

• Identification document (passport).
• Compulsory medical insurance (compulsory medical insurance) policy.
• An exchange card issued at the antenatal clinic with all tests and examinations.
• Birth certificate. It is issued by an obstetrician-gynecologist at the antenatal clinic at 30 weeks during a singleton pregnancy. If the pregnancy is multiple, the certificate is issued at 28 weeks.
• Sick leave issued at the antenatal clinic. It is usually issued along with the birth certificate within the prescribed time frame.
• Agreement for paid management of childbirth and the postpartum period (if the contract was concluded on an individual basis).

Putting together the first package: what should you take with you to the birth?

This group includes things necessary for a woman during childbirth and for a child immediately after birth.

We take the following for ourselves:

• Cotton robe and shirt. You can purchase the kit immediately.
• Two pairs of warm socks (woolen ones are not allowed). Chills often occur during childbirth. They can also be useful after childbirth.
• Washable flat shoes.
• Pure drinking still water. Take 2 bottles of 0.5 ml. You can take a thermos with herbal tea, if this is not prohibited by the rules of the maternity hospital, as well as light food. But, as a rule, during childbirth there is no particular appetite.
• Small towel (terry). Useful for wiping your face with cold water.
• Hygienic lipstick. During childbirth, lips dry out very much, and lipstick will help avoid drying out and the formation of microcracks.
• If your hair is long, don't forget to add an elastic band or hair clip.
• Elastic stockings or bandages for the lower extremities. Especially if you have varicose veins in your legs.
• Disposable toilet seat covers.

In the maternity room for the baby we take:

• Diaper size NB (for children up to 5 kg).
• A cap with ties or a thin cap.
• Anti-scratch socks and mittens.
• Flannel diaper.
• Flannelette blanket.

Baby clothes are needed immediately after the baby is born. They must be washed and ironed on both sides, except the diaper.

If the birth is planned with a partner, then he needs to take the following:

• Passport.
• Conclusion of fluorographic examination. Other tests may be needed. This must be clarified in the maternity hospital in advance.
• Clean clothes (light pants, T-shirt or surgical suit), change of shoes.
• Disposable mask and cap.
• Camera or video camera (optional).

We are collecting the second package: things for staying in the postpartum ward

2 hours after successful delivery, mother and newborn are transferred to the “mother and child” ward, where they stay for about 3 days. For this period you need to take with you the following:

What should I take with me for my child?

Some maternity hospitals prohibit bringing any supplies for a newborn, and only allow disposable diapers and creams. But many institutions do not prevent this, and even recommend bringing personal items for the child, even diapers.

Therefore, it is better to check with the maternity hospital in advance what you can take with you. If there are no special restrictions, then for a newborn we take the following:

Clothes:

• hats or bonnets – 3–4 pcs;
• anti-scratch mittens and socks - 2-3 pairs each;
• thin and warm vests - 4 pcs each;
• rompers or overalls (thin and warm) – 4 pieces each;
• flannelette blanket.

All items for the baby must be washed and ironed on both sides.

If the expected weight of the child is between 3 and 3.7 kg, then size 56 can be taken. If the baby is expected to be large, then it is better to take things a size larger (62).

We collect the package for discharge

For a newborn we prepare:

Things for mom:

• cosmetic bag with decorative cosmetics;
• hair dryer or curling iron (according to preference);
• unscented hair gel or spray;
• hairpins, elastic bands, hair decorations;
• We take clothes (preferably looser ones), shoes;
• You should not take perfume or eau de toilette; they can cause allergies in a newborn.

It is imperative to take care of transporting the newborn from the maternity hospital home. Purchase a child seat or infant carrier for your car in advance for children from birth.

If you plan to transport a child by taxi, you need to notify the dispatcher about the need for a child seat.

When leaving the maternity hospital, do not forget to take away all personal belongings, and most importantly, documents:

• medical birth certificate for registering a newborn in the civil registry office;
• discharge summary from the developmental history of the newborn for the local pediatrician;
• an extract from the birth history for the gynecologist from the antenatal clinic.

If labor begins unexpectedly and the packages have not yet been collected, then there is no need to panic. Many maternity hospitals provide women and newborns with everything they need. The main thing is to take the necessary documents for admission to the maternity hospital. Relatives can collect the remaining things and bring them a little later.

Not long ago there was that happy, carefree time when the main problem that occupied me was what to take with me to the maternity hospital.

Before the birth of my beloved twins, in the very late stages of pregnancy, I had to lie in the maternity hospital twice for quite a long time. In order to make “imprisonment” in the maternity hospital as comfortable as possible, I made 4 lists of things that I will need in the maternity hospital at all stages. I put all the things into bags, numbered them and put them in the hallway. At the right time, the husband only had to throw the necessary bag into the trunk and deliver it to the maternity hospital.

I am publishing a list of things that were really useful.

Bag 1 to pathology for antenatal hospitalization

The biggest bag. In pathology, you can walk around in your own clothes, there is nothing to do there, time passes slowly. Therefore, to pass the time in agonizing anticipation, take as many entertainment means as possible, a laptop, a tablet, books, all of this can be transferred and you can bring it with you.

Documents:

Passport, certificate, exchange card, compulsory medical insurance policy, pension certificate, copy of sick leave.

Prenatal bandage
Still water, 1.5 l
Washable slippers (2 pairs, one for the shower, one for the room)
Razor
Hygiene lipstick
Cotton swabs
Wet wipes
Cotton pads
Paper handkerchiefs
Liquid antibacterial soap
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Toothbrush+paste
Deodorant
Mug, spoon
Plate, fork, knife
Kitchen towel
Cotton socks
Body cream
Towel, 2 pcs.
Book (I took Komarovsky’s book)
A pen (it turned out to be necessary, at least for keeping an actogram and solving crossword puzzles)
Underpants
Nursing nightie
Nursing bra (2 pcs.)
Phone+charger
Nail scissors, file
Black and green tea in bags
Lenses+solution
Cream for stretch marks
Garbage bags
Glasses
Face creams
Tracksuit
Combs
Robe (not useful)

Before the CS operation, as well as before childbirth, the bag from the pathology must be returned to the relatives.
You can take it with you to the operation water, mobile phone and charger.

In turn, the next bag is handed over to the relatives, which the woman receives in the postpartum ward.

Bag 2 for caesarean section

Elastic bandages 5m x 2 packs (exactly 5 meters was useful, at least 3m)
Post-operative bandage (a must-have item; without a bandage, recovery after surgery is very difficult)
Maternity pads
Mesh panties for women in labor
Rubber slippers

Phone (what would I do without it in the intensive care ward for several hours after the operation!!)

Phone charger

Bag 3 in postpartum

Iodine (for anointing soft spots in places of numerous injections) :)

For me:
Nursing pillow (I took a pillow for feeding twins, the pillow aroused keen interest among all the medical staff)
Breast pads
Breast pump
A few regular panties (not useful)
Wet toilet paper (not useful, but regular paper is in short supply in maternity hospitals)
Toilet covers (not needed)
Tea for lactation+

For children:
Diapers 2 pack + Wipes
Pacifiers/containers
Diaper cream (not useful)
Liquid soap for children (not useful, they give it to you at the maternity hospital)
Baby powder, oil (it turned out to be too much)
Baby soap with chamomile