Labor can be thirsty work even for supportive partners.
Packing list for baby delivery.
Pack some snacks and water as well as change for the hospital vending machines.
Toiletries comfortable shoes and a few changes of comfortable clothes snacks and drinks books and magazines cellphone.
Hospital bag essentials for the birth partner.
Nursing and formula feeding supplies.
I m also overpacking on.
Pair your tank top with a soft loose pant like joggers or lightweight sleep pants.
Phone camera and or video camera plus chargers and batteries.
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Your partner will also want a phone to stay in contact with loved ones and for some entertainment during downtimes.
Magazines helped to pass the time.
As a birth partner you might also want to pack some things for your time supporting mom in the hospital.
Some hospitals are changing their policies regarding the availability of formula bottles and even pacifiers.
Deodorant body wash shampoo facial cleansing wipes toothpaste and a.
Whether it s your first or fourth baby you can never be too prepared so i have broken down our list into.
Labour can be thirsty work for supportive partners.
Someone has to document the big event.
3 short sleeved onesies i m assuming we will have baby wrapped in a blanket much of the time.
Essentials for leaving.
The ultimate hospital bag checklist hospital bag checklist for labor and delivery.
Postpartum leggings like these from blanqi can also be comfy.
Consider packing some snacks and water as well as change for the hospital vending machines.
I brought movies to watch and relax with the baby.
If you plan on breastfeeding after delivery pack a nursing bra or tank in your bag.
Birth center bag checklist.
I m glad i had lots of puzzle books since i was in the hospital for two and a half days.
This is where our birth center checklist comes in.
Packing your hospital bag is one of the last tasks before the big day.
I ve put together a resource guide that i hope will provide a good starting point for mommies much like myself who are gearing up for a birth center birth.
Another option is packing a beautiful dark colored pj set.
Personal care items for mom.
If you intend on formula feeding check with your hospital to see if they will provide the necessary supplies.
Bring copies of your birth plan if you have one a.
You have just a few more things to do before heading to labor delivery for the birth of your baby.
