
Jake was born 4.5 years ago, and I have completely forgotten what I packed in my hospital bag last time or even if I really had one that was well thought out?
I ended up having to stay in hospital for four days with my first, so now that I am weeks away from giving birth to our baby girl, this time I am much more prepared.
I have packed a day bag to take with me for labour and birth, with all fingers crossed I am out of the hospital on the same day.
Just incase, I also have a second bag packed at home for if I need to stay in the hospital overnight, which my husband can bring back.
After so much research and reminiscing on my last experience, I have packed all the essentials months in advance #talkaboutorganised:
Labour Bag
This is what my Doula will be responsible for, to set up the room and ensure I have everything I need as I labour and birth our little girl.
Includes:
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My birth plan and notes
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Diffuser
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Salt Lamp
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Snacks and drinks for during labour (watermelon, alkaline mineral water, coconut water, nuts and protein balls)
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Water bottle
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Lip Balm
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Snacks for hubby & Jake
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Laptop + charger for background music
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Iphone for my playlist and hypno-birthing affirmations
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Phone charger + Earphones
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Coconut Oil (for massage during labour)
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3 x Birthing Sprays (for pre-labour, transition and pushing)
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Essential Oils: Clary Sage, Peppermint, Frankincense, Roman Chamomile, Lavender
Hospital Day Bag
This bag is for after the birth and is seperate from my labour + birth bag:
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My lightweight summer robe
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Socks
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Underwear
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Toiletries Bag (incl. unscented soap as baby needs to smell me not a strong body wash scent)
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Outfit for trip home
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Glasses
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Wallet with ID, Medicare card & private health insurance card
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Baby Clothes: 2 x singlet, 1 x socks, 1 x beanie, 2 x sleepsuits, 2 x bodysuit
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Newborn nappies x 5
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Present from Jake to his little sister. He got her a snuggy like his. I HIGHLY recommend, Jake is obsessed with his: Kippins
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Present for Jake from his little sister. She got him a new book about being a Big Brother
In My Toiletries Bag:
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Hairbrush, soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste.
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Refreshing face spray
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Maternity sanitary pads
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Absorbent breast pads.
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Adult nappy undies
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Water Wipes (for using the toilet after birth. Far more comfortable than toilet paper!)
Short-Stay Hospital Bag
If I do end up staying for a few nights, I have this bag at home ready to go:
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Breastfeeding pillow (I use the Bellybean – it’s so good! )
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Journal & pen
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Plastic bags for dirty clothes
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Nursing tops and dresses – not bras (I’m all for comfort)
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More Baby Clothes: 4 x singlet, 2 x socks, 4 x sleepsuits, 4 x bodysuit
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More Newborn Nappies
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2 x Muslin Wraps
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Underwear x 5
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Slippers
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Warm socks & sockets
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Pyjamas
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Lactation Cookies (I’ve packed these: Franjo’s Kitchen – they are so good even my hubby devoured them!)
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Eye mask
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More healthy snacks (raw nuts, protein balls, bananas, apples, dates)
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Beats loud speaker for playlist
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Supplements (prenatal vitamin, omega’s, zinc, iron and pro-biotics)
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Meals List (this is for hubby to bring me healthy food if I need to stay in the hospital)
My Meals List
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Sushi (always my first meal after birth. After all it’s been 9 months!)
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Daily Bone Broth
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Nutri-bullet for my morning smoothies (+ collagen, mushrooms, protein powder, greens powder, bananas and coconut milk)
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Lunch & Dinner delivery daily (certainly NOT eating any hospital food)
This is far more prepared than I was last time.
I have also set things in place for when I return home to ease the pressure of the newborn phase.
You can read about this here, How I Have Prepared My Home And Business For The Crazy Newborn Phase
With love,
Debbie x
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