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Essentials for the Minimalist Mom's Labor & Delivery

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You don't need to purchase 7,000 items for labor and delivery. This is coming from someone who did show up to the L&D floor with a two suitcases *looks away in shame*
 
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this is fantastic because you can wrap it around the bed rail for when you're sweating your ass off during labor. also doubles as a stroller fan so it goes to good use after l&d!
KIDEE Portable Stroller Fan, LED, USB
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I had two birthing gowns (why? idk) and this was the best. So comfortable, easy access but wasn't falling off my body and bothering me
Frida Mom Delivery and Nursing Gown
 
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Grippy socks for walking around the hospital is a must
BONANGEL Women's Pilates Socks with Grips, 3 Pairs
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Need a good water bottle, i like the owala because it locks closed so you can lay it in the bed with you without it spilling, throw it in a bag, etc.
Owala
 
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Any cozy blanket will do, but the hospital blankets are little sheets that do nothing. the cozy blanket makes you feel more comfortable
Cloud Bubble Blanket
 
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to play your spotify playlist during labor
JBL Go 4
 
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Okay this is not even for breastfeeding honestly, it's for when you're trying to sleep in that shitty bed overnight. I put the boppy under my back so I could sleep on my side and it was a NEEEEED
New Boppy Nursing Pillow
 
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set a vibe in the room! make it relaxing and comforting
24PCS LED Flameless Tea Light Candles with Shell Casing
 
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Trust me, you don't want to be stretching to reach your phone from the hospital bed. the 10ft cord is a must
Long Charging Cord
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this may be controversial…but there is a lot of downtime during L&D (for most people) and having a book to distract you can be super helpful
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, 7" Glare-Free
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hairties are a need, can't be using a claw clip and then you can't lay your head down on the bed
Hair Ties
 
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these are the most comfortable pajamas of all time - i wore them during my stay at L&D and continue to wear them 6 months postpartum.
Softest Modal PJ Pants | Gap