Hospital Bag Guidelines

For you:

• Comfortable pyjamas (with buttons if breastfeeding)
• Nightgown, slippers and socks
• Maternity bras and breast pads
• Comfortable t-shirt or nightgown to wear during labour
• Comfortable cotton knickers and maternity pads
• TENS machine (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to help with pain control
• Toiletries and towel (roll on deodorant if breast feeding)
• Camera or video camera

You may also like to bring:

• Massage oil to aid relaxation during labour. We recommend Lavender, Clary sage and Neroli essential oils
• An electric aromatherapy burner to help create a relaxed environment during labour
• An iPod with relaxing music / hypno-birthing recordings

For your baby:

• 6 vests
• 6 babygrows (all-in-one bodysuits)
• Blanket
• Hat
• Scratch mittens
• Nappies
• Cotton wool and towel
• Muslin clothes
• Bottles, teats, milk and steriliser if you are bottle feeding
• Baby car seat for the journey home