Hospital Bag

By the end of next week I want to have a bag packed for Brennen and a bag packed for me.

Here is a pretty good list I found online of things to pack:

Your Labor Bag

* Tooth brushes for everyone and Tooth paste

* Any reference book or pamphlet you might need (I prefer The Birth Partner.)

* Pillows from home (Use colored cases to distinguish from your birth place's linens)

* Music you would like (You may need to provide your own iPod, CD Player or Tape Player)

* Camera with film and batteries

* Camcorder with charged batteries and accessories

* Signed copies of your birth plan

* Water bottles for ice

* Your own wash cloths, colored ones work better

* Waterproof pads for the car ride

* Any clothes of your own that you wish to wear

* List of people to call after the baby is born (include childbirth educator)

* Lip Balm

* Change of clothes for partner, including swim trunks for shower or pool

* Baby Book for getting the foot prints done by the nurse when she does the paperwork

* Focal Point (If you want one)

* Socks for mom

* Special foods or drinks

* Suckers or hard candy

* Snacks for labor support

* Calling Card for Long Distance Calls


Your Postpartum Bag

* Nursing bras and pads (preferably the washable, soft ones.)

* Breastfeeding book

* Going home outfit for baby

* Blanket for Baby

* Another change of clothes for partner and any toiletries needed

* Your own personal night gown, robe (They will get dirty!)

* Personal Hygiene items (shampoo, your own pads, etc.)

* Number of La Leche League or other breastfeeding support

* Number of diaper service (if you need to arrange for delivery)

* Car Seat with instructions

* Going home outfit for mom (You will still be look to be about 6 months pregnant. Most women wear the clothes that they wore to the hospital, some bring nursing shirts.)


You might also consider packing a bag for dad too.

Of course I'm going to add in flower hair-clips.
For some reason, I *really* want to have flowers in my hair while I give birth.