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Labor & Delivery must haves 👩🍼
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items From a first time mom- These are all things I will bring/ bring again for delivery for my 2nd☺️
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Health & Wellness
Toiletries ofc! You want to feel fresh and clean after giving birth :)
Toiletries
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Shower Shoes
A lifesaver for breastfeeding
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
Much more comfortable than what most hospitals provide. I also found these easier to put on.
Disposable Underwear
Overnight is the best option. These are good to make sure their wont be any leakage of blood. I personally needed both the underwear and these on during my entire PP stay.
Maxi Pads | Always®
Clothing
Youll need one that opens in the front AND back in order to avoid using the hospital gowns. I think this is great for anyone having family in the room during labor- gives you the freedom to roam without worrying if your going to moon your in laws💀 I...
Labor & Delivery Gown
Hospital does provide grippy socks, but once again these are much more warm and comfortable, also good for those who may not commonly fit in "one size fits all"
Grippy Socks
If you plan on breastfeeding these are perfect! Youll most likely only need one for your stay, but I brought 2 just in case.
Nursing Bras
A robe and slippers is perfect for after your first shower and your overnight stay at the hospital. Again I stress comfortability because you just had a baby!! A robe is easy to put on and covers everything, also opens easily for breastfeeding and ad...
Robe and Slippers
Good for when you're getting discharged and you're able to go home. Super easy to slip on so no hassle bending over to put on pants or trying to gently put a waistband over any expected or unexpected wounds.
T Shirt Dress
The hospital does provide hats and socks normally, but for comfortability or just simply for photos, I enjoyed using the ones I brought. I dont think it's a huge deal, but it wasnt a waste of money or packing for me personally.
Newborn hats, socks, and mittens
If you decide to bring socks and mittens, I wouldnt worry about the pajamas being footed and it may even be easier to bring simple onesies depending on the climate in your area. If you decide to not bring little socks and mittens that can easily be l...
Newborn Footed Pajamas
Other
For reference i am 5'1 and was 115 lbs at the time.... and the towels they provided were so tiny. If you can I suggest bringing your own towel because I think that was a liiiittle ridiculous.
Bath Towels - Target
Again for comfortability purposes I highly suggest bringing a good pillow or stuffy from home! Those hospital pillows are paper thin and do not have great support. Remember you're bringing a life into this world... you deserve to be comfortable mama!
Pillows