Packing for delivery? As a former OR nurse, these are the things I'd actually pack for mom's comfort and recovery, plus a few that make the hospital stay so much easier.
Way more comfortable than the mesh hospital undies. High waist so nothing rubs, whether you deliver vaginally or by C-section.
High-waist Disposable Postpartum Underwear
The upside-down angle makes rinsing so much easier than the hospital squirt bottle. You'll use it every bathroom trip.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Soft, no underwire and clips down for those first feeds. Comfy enough to wear in the hospital bed.
Kindred Bravely Simply Sublime Nursing Bra
A soft robe for skin-to-skin and nursing. So much nicer for visitors and photos than a hospital gown.
Kindred Bravely Emmaline Soft Maternity Robe
Early breastfeeding can be tender. Lanolin soothes and doesn't need to be wiped off before feeds.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream, 1.41 Ounces
The numbing spray hospitals hand out. Bring your own so you have it for the ride home and the first weeks. Ask your provider first.
Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Spray
Hospital outlets are never by the bed! An extra long cord lets you charge, scroll and text while you rest.
Anker USB C to USB C Cable, 100W Fast Charging
Staying hydrated is huge after delivery and for milk supply. A big bottle with a straw is easy to sip one-handed.
Owala 40oz FreeSip® Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle
Pad and ice pack in one for postpartum swelling. So much easier than juggling the hospital ice packs.
