The last thing everyone worries about when they go in to labour, is trying to figure out what are the things they need to put in their hospital bag and then trying to hunt them down before going to the hospital. Ideally one should have their hospital bags packed as well as waiting by the door at least 2 weeks prior to your due date. In This way, when the timing is right, you can take your bag and reach the hospital without any last minute delays or worries.
Labour Bag for you may consist of:
It is very important to have at least 2 bags for yourself: One for labour and another one for your stay in hospital after the delivery which should include all the baby item essentials. It is also helpful that your labour partner may pack his bag in advance for himself along with some helpful labour items. To make sure that you have got all the necessary items at the time of delivery or after that as well.
- Maternity Bathrobe - It is particularly useful in the early stages of labour as you will be required to walk around the hospital to progress labour. After the delivery you will also require some sort of cover up like a night gown, particularly if it is the hospital excuse for a night gown, when you want to walk through the corridors.
- Slippers and socks
- A clean nursing top or front opening nursing night gown if you want to bring your own.
- Drinks, snacks and breathe mints
- A straw that will make sipping liquids a lot easier.
- Toiletries like hairbrush, toothpaste, toothbrush, facial cream etc. as per your needs.
- Lip moisturizer
- Massage oils or lotions
- Eyeglasses (if required)
- Cell phone along with list of important numbers
- Magazines, music, word puzzles to pass the time. Don't take heavy involved reading or work from the office! Considering, you are looking out for fun alongside mindless distraction for passing the time.
- Maternity pads (night time sanitary pads), with spare maternity undergarments.
- Nursing bras - If you are planning to wear a bra during labour, you should carry a nursing bra with you.
If you are going to any of the Best Maternity Hospital in Gurgaon you are not required to carry any of these things because all these hospitals provide all the necessary items and Privat hospital is one of them.