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My hospital must haves - Labor and delivery addition
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items Here is everything I took with me for myself for the hospital. Ranges from first admission to leaving with your new babe!
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For laboring
After care
Essential to take with you
Clothing
For laboring
Besides for warm baths, these saved me with my unmedicated birth!
My labor comb was my best friend during child birth! During each intense contraction I would squeeze the comb to get my brain to focus on that rather than the contraction. Pro tip: once you start pushing, let go of the comb. You can no longer feel th...
Birth Comb & Massage Roller Ball Kit for Women
Music was one of my greatest distractions once things got intense. I listed to music the entire time I pushed to help distract myself!
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I used essential oils during baths to help relax during contractions. Not only do you feel relaxed, but they are amazing to smell!
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After care
Keep things clean and comfortable
The relief of putting this on after birth is such a sigh of relief. Everything is hurting, let this be the reason you hurt a little less!
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count ...
The best and most effective way to clean “down there” after child birth! Remember to ALWAYS use warm water in the bottle.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle - Postpartum Care
Things are messy after you birth your new baby. Disposable underwear to easily throw away after each use!
Disposable Underwear
To go along with the tucks pads, this was a relief to put on top. Providing extra relief and longer lasting.
Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam - Postpartum Recovery Care - Frida
You will want all sizes of pads! Large ones for fresh after birth, after leaking and blood have started to minimize you will still want a medium flow pad. Once things have really calmed down you can use a thin or panty liner to help catch anything li...
Menstrual Pads
Essential to take with you
All things you must have while recovering!
Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Although most hospital will give you a cup to keep, my Stanley was still number one to keep my water cold!
Stanley Cups - Stainless Steel Tumblers
Bring your own towel! The hospital towels are tiny and feel like they are trying to rip your skin off! Trust me after your shower, you are going to want your own towel to use.
Tens Towels Pack of 4 Extra Large 30x60
I almost forgot my hair brush which would have been awful! A nice warm shower and washing your hair is needed. Don’t forget your brush to stay away from tangling your hair!
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I took travel sized shampoo and conditioner as none was provided in my hospital! Much needed after who knows what got in my hair!
Matrix - Travel Size & Mini - 3 Products
Don’t forget your tooth brush! For some reason my mouth felt so gross after and k had that nasty taste, brushing my teeth after was great!
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Taking a document folder for all important papers was also a must have. I was able to organize all papers before we even step foot out of the hospital. And you can continue to add after!
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Clothing
Comfortable clothing to wear during and after your hospital stay
My favorite pajamas during my stay! Not only were they stretchy and so soft. The top unbuttons for easy access to breast feed if that is what you choose to do!
Women's Cloud Knit Pajamas | Soft & Cozy Auden Collection
I brought a nursing bra to wear after everything was said and done. This helps with easy access to nurse your baby while being comfortable!
Nursing Bras
To go home I wore some comfortable stretch sweatpants. Being fashionable and comfy all in one!
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To match the sweats, I wore a hoodie as my going home outfit! I gave birth early January so being warm was essential!
Hoodies & Sweatshirts