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What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for a C-Section Birth
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items As a mama who gave birth via c-section 3 times (including just recently!), I've compiled a list of things I recommend you bring with you to the hospital! After way over-packing with my first baby, I learned there are actually a lot of things the hosp...
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For Mom
For Baby
Self-Care/Toiletries
Tech/Miscellaneous
For Mom
These are the items you should bring for yourself
The button-down dress style nightgown is great for both nursing your baby and for easy access for doctors to check your incision after your surgery.
Nightgown Button Front
A set or two of extra pajamas for the extra days you're in the hospital after surgery. Button down style is great for easy nursing. I recommend a set of long sleeve and short sleeve, so you can be comfortable no matter what! Stretchy and loose styles...
Button Down Pajamas For Women
Pack a couple nursing bras to make the transition to breastfeeding easy
Nursing Bras
Cozy socks are great since you'll just be lounging at the hospital, and the ones with grips are great for when you're ready to get up and move around and stay safe on the slippery hospital floors
Fuzzy Non Slip Socks
A soft pair of slippers is perfect for staying comfortable while you're in the hospital
Women's Slippers & House Shoes
A pair of rubber or slide sandals are great to use for shower shoes at the hospital, and can be a good option for your “going home” outfit because your feet may swell after surgery and these will be comfy!
Slide Sandals
I personally liked having my own pillow and blanket at the hospital - it was just more comfortable for me. The hospital linens are super thin!
Throw Blanket
Just like the blanket, I preferred having my own comfy pillow at the hospital. The hospital pillows are very thin and not super comfortable. By having my own pillow, I was also able to use the hospital pillows for propping my baby up for breastfeedin...
Memory Foam Pillow
I brought my maternity leggings for going home in. This is helpful for keeping your mushy post-surgery belly all in place (haha) as well as avoiding any discomfort around your incision site - these will stretch over that sensitive area. You want to b...
Women's Maternity Leggings
For Baby
These are the things you should bring for your new baby! (Plus any personal preference items you want to include - such as customized clothing, etc.). The hospital will provide all the essential care items your baby will need (diapers, wipes, rash cr...
You need something for baby to go home in! The style is of course personal preference, but if you're being surprised about gender, just bring something neutral! I also recommend bringing both a newborn size and a 0-3 month size. Some of those bigger ...
Baby Pajamas
If you plan on having pictures taken in the hospital, a cute, simple baby swaddle will be perfect! The hospital blankets are cute, but may not be the photo vibe you're going for. A neutral, natural color will photograph best - but as always, choose o...
Baby Swaddle & Receiving Blanket
Self-Care/Toiletries
Essential items for keeping you feeling like yourself during your hospital stay after your surgery
There's nothing better than that first shower after giving birth! Bring your favorite toiletry and self-care items, but all you really need are travel sized items for your short stay! Don't forget anything that will make you comfortable, but the esse...
Travel Size Toiletry Set
Your hair will get crazy during birth - make sure you have a brush!
Mini Hair Brush
Be sure to bring hair ties!
Hair Ties
Chap stick or some kind of lip care is the one essential item you do not want to forget! You might need this more than anything!
eos Lip Balm Trio
Tech/Miscellaneous
A few things to keep you busy during your stay
One of my favorite things the hospital did for me was put the ink-stamp baby footprints in my memory book! This is not an essential item to bring, but something I thought was really special. I did this for all my kids and so glad I have that little m...
Baby’s First Year Memory Journal
Bring something to do while you're resting at the hospital. While you might want to sleep as much as possible - you won't get as much as you think. You will have some downtime to kill. Bring a hobby!
Kindle Cloud Reader
Don't forget your phone charger! Be sure to bring one with an extra long cord because the outlets are typically further away from your hospital bed on the back wall and may not reach otherwise.
Long Phone Charger