Bag to the hospital: a list of things for how long to collect

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Pregnancy and childbirth are very exciting moments for every woman. And hour X does not always come at the time planned by doctors. Therefore, it is better to pack a bag to the hospital in advance. What things to take with you? We will analyze in more detail in this article.

Documents

The list of allowed items for each medical facility can vary greatly. Therefore, you need to find out in advance what conditions are in the chosen medical institution. It is also worth considering whether the birth takes place under the contract or not. In the second case, the expectant mother is allowed to take more things, taking into account her own wishes.

But in any case, it is necessary to prepare documents in advance. When they collect a bag for the maternity hospital, they start with them:

1. Passport.
2. Birth certificate.
3. Exchange card. It is a very important document, it contains all the data on the condition of the woman in labor. It is issued in the antenatal clinic. In the absence of a card, a young mother can be placed in the infectious diseases department as underexamined. It is recommended to carry it with you at all times.
4. CMI policy.
5. Insurance pension certificate.
6. Birthing contract (if any).
7. If a young mother wants to go to the hospital in advance, you will need a referral from her leading gynecologist.

Should I take money with me

When packing a bag for the maternity hospital, some mothers include money in the list of things. It's not obligatory. They are unlikely to be needed. After all, it is forbidden to go outside, and it is problematic to carry something other than the allowed list. You can ask for everything you need to bring relatives or a husband. But in some maternity hospitals there are shops and buffets, in which case, of course, it is worth taking a small amount of cash. Also, money can be useful for gratitude to the medical staff. Many expectant mothers take money with them for this purpose.

Documents for the maintainer

When partner giving birth, the list of things to put in the bag at the maternity hospital should include documents for the future father. These include:

1. The results of the tests. It is worth clarifying in advance which examinations you need to pass.
2. Passport.

Also for the future father, you can collect a small bag to the hospital, which will contain all the things he needs. It must contain:

• Appropriate clothing and a change of shoes, rubber slippers are best. In addition, the maternity hospital will give him a sterile gown, cap and mask.
• Video camera. You will need it if you want to capture the moment the baby is born.

What should be the bag

Many girls are wondering: what bag to take to the hospital? What do experienced moms say? It is recommended to put everything you need in plastic bags and bags. There are rules in the maternity hospital, according to which things can only be brought into them. Such restrictions were introduced in connection with sanitary standards.

For convenience, everything you need can be categorized and collect three bags. The first is useful before childbirth and during. The second bag will contain things for the postpartum period and for the baby. And the third - with clothes and everything you need for discharge.

The first bag must be taken with you immediately, the other two will be brought to the maternity hospital at the right time by relatives.

A maternity bag for mom in the antenatal ward

The first bag is assembled from things that will be needed if the expectant mother gets to the hospital in advance:

1. Slippers. It is best to take two pairs. The rules of maternity hospitals prescribe washing. Therefore, rubber slippers will be a suitable option here. The second pair is needed for the shower.
2. Nightdress and robe.
3. A pair of cotton socks and one warm one, you will need them during childbirth.
4. A razor, in case the new mother did not have time to do this procedure at home.
5. Change underwear.
6. Towel. One for the shower, the second for the hands and face.
7. Chapstick (lips dry out during childbirth)
8. Personal hygiene items: soap, toothpaste and brush, washcloth, shampoo, comb.
9. Compression stockings. During childbirth, the veins are superimposeda huge load, which can contribute to the development of varicose veins, so it is recommended to use special underwear. For women who already have this disease, compression clothing is mandatory. Stockings will also be needed in case of a caesarean section.
10. Wet wipes.
11. Phone and charging for it. The main thing is not to forget to replenish the balance in time.

Not all maternity hospitals allow home clothes to be worn in the maternity and postnatal wards. This needs to be clarified in advance. In any case, the dressing gown and nightgown should be loose-fitting, made of natural fabrics, and easy to remove if necessary.

What else to put in this bag

It is allowed to take only a minimum of things for the birth itself, due to strict sanitary standards:

1. Bottle of non-carbonated water. Do not take large volumes, 0.5 liters is enough. This is due to the fact that during childbirth it is forbidden to drink a lot, you can moisten your throat or take small sips.
2. Hair band.
3. Some maternity hospitals ask you to bring your baby's diaper and diaper.

You can take a thermos of sweet tea with you. Of course, no one will give it to drink during childbirth, but after that it will be the most divine drink for a woman in labor. It is unlikely that any of the staff will want to make it for mom on their own.

Nursing bag

The postpartum period has two features that need to be considered when packing a bag for the maternity hospital for mom. Firstly, immediately after childbirth, a woman begins to move awaybleeding - lochia. And the first days they can be quite plentiful. Secondly, the active production of breast milk begins.

A bag with things in the postnatal ward is usually brought by relatives. But if the birth takes place at night, there is no need to worry because of this, the maternity hospital always has everything you need for the first hours after childbirth.

So, the composition of the second bag to the hospital:

1. Package of disposable underpants. Sold in any pharmacy, there are both Russian and foreign production. Such panties have a number of advantages: they hold the pad well, are sterile, prevent infection in the genital tract, are hypoallergenic, and the structure of the material accelerates healing.
2. Sanitary pads. Special for the postpartum period or pads with maximum absorbency.
3. Front closure shirt available for feeding comfort.
4. Several bras designed for new moms with detachable cups. It is better to buy them in the last month of pregnancy in order to have an idea of how much breast volume will be. It is important to consider that with the advent of milk, the breasts will increase even more.
5. Bra pads. They will save you from leakage of milk from the breast, as there will be a lot of it. And walking in wet and sticky clothes is not the most pleasant thing. Don't skimp on the pads, the more expensive option absorbs better, converting milk to gel. One pair is changed every 3-4 hours.
6. Must have in the bagin the maternity hospital, you need to include a cream that helps with cracked nipples. During feeding, the baby sucks very actively at the breast, which in turn can lead to cracks in it. When this trouble occurs, severe pain occurs, so it is better to use a cream in advance for prevention. Recommended "Bepanten", but you can choose any similar.
7. Postpartum bandage. It is especially necessary for caesarean section.
8. Some maternity hospitals ask you to bring disposable tableware and trash bags.
9. Toilet paper, soft is best.
10. Something to entertain yourself, such as a tablet, book, magazine or music player with headphones.
11. Breast pump. A necessary thing with an excess of milk, but not the fact that it will be needed in the maternity hospital.

What to bring for baby

In the maternity hospital, mother and baby spend an average of 3-5 days. Approximately this amount of time you need to rely on when collecting a bag for the hospital:

1. Baby diapers.
2. Wet wipes for baby, preferably hypoallergenic.
3. Towel, very soft in structure.
4. Caps - 4 pieces.
5. Caps - 4 pieces.
6. Undershirts - 4 pieces.
7. Several flannel or flannel sweaters, always with long sleeves.
8. Sliders.
9. 5 pieces of warm and thin diapers. In the summer, only light ones are enough.
10. Anti-scratches. Babies are born with long nails, so you should buy special mittens and socks. This will help your baby avoid scratching himself.
11. You can take special cosmetics for newborns: oil, diaper cream, foam for washing.

How to choose clothes for a newborn

The times when babies were swaddled in a blanket up to six months are over. Now, from the very first days, babies are dressed in rompers and bodysuits, which makes their movements free. This stimulates muscle work and promotes early physical development.

A large selection of clothes for newborns creates the question: how to choose the right one?

Here are some tips:

• Clothes for babies must be made from natural fabrics. Chintz or knitwear is perfect. Such things are sewn only with cotton threads.
• At first, the baby will be unusual in clothes, and the presence of buttons, fasteners and seams will greatly interfere with him. In this regard, wearable things are bought without them. Instead, ties are used. And the seams in clothes for newborns are on the outside.
• The most comfortable sliders are those that fasten on the shoulders. But at the same time, they are quite difficult to put on, because you have to constantly turn the baby over. If they are up to the waist, then the elastic band must be wide, this will eliminate pressure on the healing umbilical cord.
• New clothes must be washed and ironed.

If the birth of a baby occurs in the summer, then light clothing will suffice. In winter, warmer options will be needed, such as:

1. Warm jumpsuit. The filler, as a rule, is a synthetic winterizer or fluff. In severe frost, downy overalls are chosen, at a temperature close to zero, synthetic winterizers.
2. Winter hat. Wear it over a cap. It should also be tied.
3. Woolen socks. Put them on over the sliders, they give extra warmth to the baby.

For discharge

Set of a bag to the maternity hospital for discharge directly depends on the time of year and weather. A young mother should think in advance what she will be wearing at this wonderful moment. The list of this bag looks like this:

• Underwear for yourself.
• Clothes and shoes.
• Cosmetics, because as a rule, photo and video shooting is carried out on this day.
• An excellent option would be a discharge kit. It includes: an envelope, a blanket, a diaper, a bonnet and a vest. All these items will be made in the same style and color, which will give a more festive look.
• You can also put sliders, socks, bodysuits and diapers for your baby.
• If it's cold outside, then a warm set of clothes should be in your discharge bag.

Maternity hospital bag:when to collect

As a rule, babies are born at 38-42 weeks. But sometimes it can happen a little earlier. Doctors advise keeping things ready from the 36th week. But still, childbirth is an unpredictable process, so the expectant mother needs to think in advance about how long to collect the bag for the hospital.

Each maternity hospital decides for itself what you can take with you to childbirth and what not. The territory where babies are born simply must be sterile clean, in connection with this, things must undergo heat treatment without fail. Therefore, do not be indignant because of the existing restrictions.

For more information, you can call or come to your maternity hospital and see the list.

What not to take to the hospital

Due to strict sanitary standards, some things do not need to be put in a bag at the maternity hospital, which must be taken into account when collecting:

• Any perishable food, as well as food prohibited for breastfeeding. You should read the list of what you can use in advance.
• Travel bags and any similar items are not allowed. A large number of bacteria settle on them.
• Any electric heater, such as a boiler.
• Any clothes and shoes that contain fur. This is also related to sanitary standards.

Don't forget at discharge

During discharge from the hospital, it is important not to forget all personal belongings, as well as documents:

1. Birth certificate in order to register the child in the future in the registry office.
2. A statement for a pediatrician.
3. Extract of the history of childbirth for the gynecologist.

It's easier to pack a bag to the hospital with a list of things. To do this, you need to write out everything you need on a piece of paper and alternately cross out what you have collected. Thus, there will be no confusion during the collection. So this moment will be verya pleasant addition to the upcoming happy event - the birth of a baby.