The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist For Labor & Delivery

Your due date is quickly approaching, and you would like to keep your hospital bag ready to go?

If you are a first-time mom, I have an ultimate hospital bag checklist just for you so you can go through every single item on the list and decide what you might need for a better labor and delivery.

One piece of advice that I would like to give new moms is that do not wait till the last week of your due date to pack your bags.

Birth Plan, Id Card, Insurance (or Health card).

Gone are the days that you were only allowed to sip ice chips during labor. If your doctor is OK with you eating, then please don’ t starve yourself during labor.

Labor is intense work, and it will leave you dehydrated. I used this insulated water bottle because I liked my water warm.

Oh so important! Don’t be surprised when your lips start to bleed of dehydration. Drink your water and don’t forget to apply lip balm.

Hair falling on your face when you are trying to push a baby out is annoying! Use hair ties to pull your hair back and away from your face.

You will probably be asked to walk or climb stairs for active labor to kick start. Bring comfortable slippers to wear in the hospital.

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All material provided is for your information only and should not be construed as medical advice or instruction. Please consult your doctor. Learn more

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