The Perfect Hospital Bag Checklist for Giving Birth

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.

Every mom is different when it comes to what they need to be comfortable during labor. What one thinks is unnecessary is a deal-breaker for the another and vice versa.

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).

If your doctor is ok with you eating, then please don't starve yourself during labor. Pack some easily digestible snacks for labor that will keep you energized.

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

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

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The Perfect Hospital Bag Checklist for Giving Birth

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.

Every mom is different when it comes to what they need to be comfortable during labor. What one thinks is unnecessary is a deal-breaker for the another and vice versa.

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).

Important Documents:

Important Documents:

If your doctor is ok with you eating, then please don't starve yourself during labor. Pack some easily digestible snacks for labor that will keep you energized.

Snacks:

Snacks:

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

Water Bottle:

Water Bottle:

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

Lip Balm:

Lip Balm:

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