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* - this list is the honest essentials that will get you through labor and delive...
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
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
Grippy socks for walking around the hospital is a must
BONANGEL Women's Pilates Socks with Grips, 3 Pairs
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
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
to play your spotify playlist during labor
JBL Go 4
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
set a vibe in the room! make it relaxing and comforting
24PCS LED Flameless Tea Light Candles with Shell Casing
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
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
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
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
There's a lot of interruption in the hospital and having an eye mask to sleep no matter the time can be helpful!
Best Light-Blocking Sleep Mask | Luxury Eye Mask for Sleeping
Definitely a cozy nursing bra that doesn't break the bank
Ingrid & Isabel For Every Belly Women's Maternity & Nursing Seamless Wire free Bra, SizesS-4XL
no one wants dry lips when their laboring !!
Cicaplast B5 Lip Balm for Dry Lips - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
