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L&D Nurse Approved Hospital Bag
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Mom x3 and 12 years of labor & delivery nursing. Here’s what I would pack in my bag for delivery stay. You honestly don’t need much but you want to make what you do need count.
 
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I’ve never been more thirsty in my life. You’ll want ice cold bookoos of water.
FreeSip® Water Bottle - Owala
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If you’re gonna breastfeed you’ll need 1-2 bras for the hospital.
Nursing Bras - Kindred Bravely
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If you do not want to breastfeed. Wear a tight bra to help decrease stimulation thus reducing milk production
Women's Sports Bras |adidas US
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Slide on sandals that are easy to clean from all the new mom messes. Love my chacos so much.
Official Chacos.com Site: Outdoor Sandals, Hiking & Casual Sandals
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You’ll want your own pillow. The hospital ones are crunchy.
Adjustable Cross-Cut Memory Fill Bed Pillows - Coop Sleep Goods
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The hospital blankets are like sandpaper. You’ll want your own cozy cover. I have this throw and it is heaven on earth.
Luxury Throws and Blankets | UGG® Official
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Need I say more? We don’t need anything else chapped that doesn’t have to be.
Skincare Products for Lips | ChapStick – Chapstick SBC
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Just a little education
Postpartum: Stages, Symptoms & Recovery Time - Cleveland Clinic
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These are comfy. And you can trash them.
Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack) - Frida
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Definitely bring your own bathroom goods. Nothing better than getting a hot shower after having a baby.
Shop All OGX® Shampoo and Conditioner Products
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Do not forget the chargers for all the gadgets and phones
Top 6 Different Phone Charger Types (All You Need to Know) - Anker
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A little fan OR sound machine to decrease outside noise. Nurses are so loud.
Small Bedside Fan
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Let me tell you how loud hospitals are. 😱😵‍💫 I highly recommend either a sound machine or little fan to help drown out excess noise.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Sleep Sound Machines
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Don’t forget the snacks. Especially if you’re breastfeeding. It’s hard work making that milk and trust me, you’ll be hungry.
Snack Gift Baskets
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A little labor education for you
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time! - Mayo Clinic
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We can never have too many of these bay boys.
Hair Ties for All Hair | Tight Grip & Non-Slip - Teleties
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