Special things you're taking to the hospital
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I am closing in on eight months and am getting excited to have a baby! Then it dawned on me that I can also start using retinol again! So I am bringing:
Elizabeth Arden retinol capsules (normally I use CVS brand, but for a nice little treat...) My Shikai Gardenia body wash (I learned my lesson last time with whatever the hospital had) and since I haven't eaten sweets in a few weeks now, if i have a long labor that starts easy, I will be baking this banana cake: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/03/double-chocolate-banana-bread/#more-11583 |
Anonymous
| breast pump, nipple shield and that lano something cream! |
Anonymous
I'm taking yummy smelling shampoo, l'occitane body wash and lotion, and a "gownie" with matching pillow and cute pink slippers. 
http://www.gownies.com/index.php/delivery-gowns/gownie-test-1-81.html Also a latch assist nipple inverter http://www.amazon.com/Lansinoh-70170-Latchassist-Nipple-Everter/dp/B00112EIWW |
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i've had 2 c sections and I honestly do not remember taking a shower in the hospital after either one. maybe it's just enough to get to the toilet and do your walking around if you've had a C!
I've learned my lesson though. I'm taking an eye mask and noise blocking headphones. I hate it when they come in and bang around. And a heavy blanket, I have been freezing both times I've been in there. |
Anonymous
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I had a csection and had my husband bring my shampoo so I took a heavenly shower in the hospital.
This next time I'm bringing my ipad (so much down time), my boppy, and things like makeup and my straightener to make me feel more human. |
Anonymous
Where did you deliver that they didn't have blankets galore for you? |
Anonymous
+1. All of this. I can't feel good unless my hair is clean and fluffy! I also brought the My Brest Friend pillow and some cute, comfy lounge clothes. I delivered at Sibley so they took care of the graham crackers and ginger ale. Congrats, OP!
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Anonymous
OP here; my first birth was a c-section (planning a VBAC this time, but who knows!) and my OB was insistent that taking a shower would make me feel like a new person. He was totally right - but I would've felt "newer" if I had had some of my own supplies! The eye mask is great idea. |
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Labor supplies: ipod, pillows, some scents, headphones, exercise ball, my liter sized camelback water bottle, and some light snacking options (though I hope to arrive so far along that there won't be time for snacking, we'll see)
Recovery supplies: a nursing pillow, my own socks, a cute outfit for the baby, yoga pants & flowy blouses, make up (yes, having a shower, doing my make up, wearing real clothes - totally made a difference in how I felt), camera Definitely bringing my own soaps & shampoo. The hospital ones aren't even on par with what you get at a $50/night hotel. |
Anonymous
| the thing I was most glad to have was my fuzzy slippers for the long trudge back and forth to the nicu. (though I definitely second your own soaps and shampoos) |
Anonymous
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Rice sock to heat up and put on sore spots (for during labor and after)
Lots of my own snacks, especially fresh fruit (hospital food was really bad and I felt bad asking DH to run out) |
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Dear Expectant Mamas,
Here is my list of What To Bring to the Hospital that I give to my birth clients. Bring anything and everything that makes you feel safe, comfortable, happy, peaceful, loved. Many blessings on your beautiful births! Allison Harris NCTMB,LMT.CD www.kairosdoulas.com What To Take To The Hospital Slippers Robe Big t-shirt or loose night gown to labor in Nursing night gowns Nursing bras Sleep mask, satin or gel Socks, panties Hair ties, or terry cloth headband Hair brush Shampoo, conditioner ,etc. Facial scrub, toner, lotion Body lotion Toothbrush, toothpaste Deodorant Makeup hair ties and hair clips Chap stick, lip balm Mints, hard candies, breath mints, Tylenol, Advil Tums, Ziploc with Echinacea, vitamin C, goldenseal, B complex vitamins Change of clothes Sweater or sweat shirt Bathing suit, or shorts for the shower, a pair for dad too Contacts, case, solutions, eye glasses Any prescription meds you take Inhaler if you have asthma Photos of loved ones or beloved pets Photos of honeymoon, or wherever you went together where you felt loved, safe, and happy favorite blanket mindfulness meditation or guided imagery scripts to read aloud, and also cd’s to listen to movies – comedy and laughter help travel posters of favorite or dream destinations Ask family and friends to mail you letters of support, love, well wishes, encouragement, prayers, during pregnancy. Don’t read them. Put them in a box and bring them with you to the hospital to read in labor. battery operated camping lantern for mood lighting Hang a big sheet of poster board at your baby shower and ask everyone to write something on it for your labor. Take it to the hospital and hang it up as a reminder of all the love and prayers coming your way. Outfit to bring baby home in Birth Preference Outline Baby book Birth Announcements & addresses Calling card, cell phone and charger Phone number list of friends and family to call Books, magazines to read Books to read aloud during early labor Games to play Playing cards Pens Blank notebook Camera, extra film, batteries Box of Kleenex, ( hospital Kleenex is like sand paper) Music, for labor, both calm and soothing for relaxation and something with something more upbeat, in case you need to raise the energy in the room, and get labor going Hand held fan Birth Ball and pump ( Kairos doulasbring one) Pillows Massage oil or lotion Rice pack ( Kairos doulas make one for each of our clients) Gel cold pack (or doula will make a diaper filled with ice) Lower back cold wrap ( this is like a wide belt sort of thing you can wrap around your waist, or low back and it fastens with velcrow. There is a pocket on the inside and you can put a cold pack or a doubled Ziploc of crushed ice. It feels wonderful! Yoga mat for hands and knees on floor ( also good to bring with a sleeping bag if dad will spend the night, and does not want to sleep in a chair) Labor ease tea, and labor ease kit Bottled water, Coconut water ,or Smart Water Juice popsicles or homemade frozen smoothie pops, Or Labourade In blender mix : 5 fresh squeezed lemons, 1/2 cup honey, ¼ tsp. salt, 3 calcium/magnesium tablets crushed, 4 cups water. Mix well and freeze for labor. Labourade has rejuvenating effects in labor. The electrolyte balance combined with natural energy (honey), natural fluids (lemon and water) and calcium and magnesium which are essential in effective muscle contraction is an excellent, natural way to boost energy levels. If this is not to your liking, you can use Gatorade or Smart Water as an alternative. Bach’s Rescue Remedy Herbal tea bags Snacks for dad Dried fruit, nuts, soy nuts, raisins, craisins,dried apricots,trail mix, Granola bars, power bars, Cheese and crackers Fresh fruit, apples, bananas, Clementine oranges Peanut butter sandwiches Yogurt Cottage cheese with fruit and granola Cut up carrots, celery, green peppers, cucumbers, etc, with salad dressing to dip them in Bagels and cream cheese Avocado, tomatoe, cheese sandwiches Leftovers from dinners, in small Tupperware containers, that can be reheated in microwave Rice cakes, or mini rice cakes, and peanut butter for dipping them in Anything rolled in a tortilla Miso soup To Have at Home when You Return: Sanitary pads soaked in witch hazel and frozen, to soothe sore perineal area Lanolin cream for nipple care Traditional Medicinal’s Mothers Milk Tea, to help milk come in Fenugreek to help increase milk supply Traditional Medicinal’s Smooth Move Tea, to encourage normal bowel movements after the birth Breastfeeding products, Earth Mama Angel Baby Pospartum products, Earth Mama Angel Baby – They make a great herbal sitz bath Angel Baby Products, Earth mama Angel Baby Nursing pillow Sling or Maya Wrap |
Anonymous
if you need to pump in the hospital they will provide you with everything you need and a hospital grade pump. No need to bring one. |
Anonymous
a kaiser hospital in california - coldest weather in years & years, and a private hospital in florida. i was freezing both times. they only have two thin blankets. i was so so so cold. i was in the hospital 3-4 days with each and all of it was pure misery. i am praying to not have to spend the extra day because of baby this time. i hate it so much. |
Anonymous
Dear god is this a joke, because thie list is INSANE |