In anticipation of childbirth, expectant mothers think about what things will be useful in the hospital for them and the baby. A detailed list of everything you need can be clarified at the hospital where you plan to give birth. But there are also general recommendations for collections.

There are no specific deadlines when exactly you need to collect things for the hospital.

At this time, you can start looking after both the crib and the stroller, as well as a minimum of clothes for the child. You can start preparing an apartment, disassemble and throw away unnecessary things, think about where the crib and stroller will be. In advance, you should think about blackout curtains on windows or blinds.

What bag to put things in

In the maternity ward, it is better to clarify in advance whether it is possible to bring things in bags. Since most of these institutions recommend using packages. If it is not possible to clarify this information, you need to prepare capacious packages. To avoid misunderstandings in the reception area.

Bag #1. For the maternity ward

The list of documents required upon admission to the hospital:

Also needed:

• Rubber, washable shoes.
• Napkins for intimate hygiene, disposable handkerchiefs.
• Sterile diapers 90x90 (1pack);
• Soft toilet paper.
• A bottle of non-carbonated drinking or mineral water.
• Anti-varicose stockings.
• Phone with charger.

You will also need towels (you will need 2 pieces), shower gel, shampoo, a set for brushing your teeth, a comb. You need to bring 2 plates, a spoon and a fork, a cup.

Home clothes and antenatal sleepwear are also needed if you have to go to bed early. But in most cases, you will have to change clothes in the delivery room. The shirt will be issued by the medical staff. You can take a snack with you - cookies, apples, bananas.

If the expectant mother wears glasses or contact lenses, they and all the necessary accessories should also not be forgotten.

Bag number 2. What you need after childbirth

The list of everything that is required after delivery can be divided into parts. Things for mom and what the baby needs. It is better to take them with you, unless you have to go to the hospital in advance.

Childbirth can be swift, and loved ones will not have time to bring everything they need. In some maternity hospitals, there are problems with baby diapers, and sterile gauze is used instead of postpartum pads.

The table shows a list of what the baby needs:

The list of what a woman in labor needs can also be divided into what is needed unambiguously and what may be needed.

What might come in handy:

• Breast pump.
• Home clothes (if allowed in the medical facility).
• Postpartum bandage (after an emergency caesarean section).

In the same bag, you can put decorative cosmetics that will come in handy for discharge. It is better if everything is at hand, as the staff of the maternity hospital can rush to discharge and there will be no time to restore beauty.

Should I take a breast pump with me?

Prenatal and postpartum first aid kit

When you go to the hospital, you can take a first aid kit with you. It is worth taking the drugs that mom will need in it.

It can be:

• Aspirin or Paracetamol, in a situation where, due to a rush of milk, the temperature rises and the general condition of the woman worsens.
• Levomikol - ointment for the treatment of perineal sutures or after cesarean section. This will speed up healing and prevent possible suppuration.
• Drops like "Vizin" may come in handy to relieve redness of the eyes after attempts.
• Packing of Noshpa or Drotoverin.
• Candles with glycerin for constipation. After childbirth or caesarean section, there may be difficulties with the stool.
• If a woman suffers from hemorrhoids, it is better to take special creams or ointments with you to the hospital. Since the disease may worsen after childbirth.
• A package of antibacterial patches, a sterile bandage can be useful in the postpartum ward.
• Medicines that are taken by a woman constantly should be taken first.
• It is better to take drugs against colic in a child

Bag number 3. What things to take for discharge to a newborn baby

The list of things in the hospital for mom and baby will vary slightly depending on the season.

These changes will affect, first of all, the "dowry" for the child.

Extract in summer

You will need:

Extract in winter

For winter, the discharge kit should consist of:

Extract in autumn

If the baby is born in September:

• Thick fleece lining.
• Warm woolen blanket (as an alternative to an envelope).
• Lightweight blouse, on top of which you can put on a tight knitted suit with long sleeves.
• A thin cotton shirt, blouse and sliders made of dense natural material (can replace the option from the paragraph above).
• Thick knitted hat.
• Thin cotton and more dense knitted caps are an alternative to a hat.
• Cotton socks and tight cotton booties, if September is cold, then wool.
• Anti-scratch mittens made of dense natural material.
• A beautiful ribbon to tie up an envelope or blanket.

For October babies you will need:

In November, things from the winter list will do.

Extract in the spring

For March kids, you can assemble the following kit:

• A warm envelope on a synthetic winterizer or a woolen blanket or plaid.
• A cotton shirt and a tight flannel suit.
• Lightweight jumpsuit with fleece.
• Thick cotton socks.
• Wool booties.
• Dense "anti-scratches".
• Thin cotton or linen cap, thick fleece or wool cap.

If the child was born in April, you will need:

For a May statement, a summer list of things is suitable. You need to be guided by the weather.

Although the maternity hospital has a supply of “diapers” and wet wipes, it is better for relatives to grab a pair of diapers and a mini-package of wipes in case of unexpected circumstances. After all, mom will already pack things, and urgently needed hygiene items may end up at the bottom of bulky packages.

Things for a newborn baby to be discharged from the hospital:

Bag number 4. What to take for mom to discharge

The list of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby cannot do without clothes for a woman to be discharged. Spouses need to discuss in advance what to take for their wife for discharge. It should be something that she likes and fits well.

Summer release:

Extract in winter:

• Comfortable outerwear for the season.
• Comfortable winter shoes.
• Option 1 - jeans and a cozy jumper.
• Option 2 - tights, tight dress.
• Option 3 - leggings and a warm sweater.
• Jewelry on request.

Extract in autumn:

• Outerwear if necessary, in September a warm cardigan will do.
• Shoes for the season.
• Option 1 - jeans and a sweatshirt.
• Option 2 - leggings and an elongated light sweater or tight tunic.
• Option 3 - Tights and a loose dress.
• Accessories on request.

Extract in the spring:

• Outerwear, taking into account the weather.
• Beautiful and comfortable shoes.
• Option - 1 jeans and a T-shirt and a light cardigan.
• Option 2 - Pants shirt or blouse.
• Option 3 - Leggings and a tunic dress.
• Jewelry and accessories optional.

It is better to give cosmetics and a hair dryer with things that will be required after childbirth.

What to take for dad

Partnerships are not that uncommon these days. Each medical institution has its own list of what a future father or another person who wants to take part in childbirth will need.

In preparation for a joint birth, a man needs to undergo a medical examination - to take an x-ray of the lungs, to pass tests. Most likely, it will be - AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis. You will also need a smear for staphylococcus aureus, and the conclusion of a therapist about the general state of health.

Your partner must have:

• Passport, compulsory medical insurance policy, conclusion of the therapist and laboratory data.
• Disposable set of shoe covers, cap and bathrobe.
• If allowed, just a change of comfortable clothing.
• Light snack, water.

A camera or a camera should be taken only upon agreement with your spouse. Childbirth is not an easy process, and she may not want to be filmed.

Planned caesarean section: what you need to take for childbirth

The list of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby with a cesarean section is not much different from the usual.

It includes:

The rest of the list will not be much different from the usual. It will also include:

After a caesarean section, there are dietary restrictions. On the first day, you can only drink water without gas. Can be liquid and soft food. This should be taken into account by relatives when collecting food parcels for a woman in labor.

Optional, but sometimes extremely necessary things for a woman in labor

In the hospital, the following little things can come in handy:

What not to bring to the hospital

The list of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby is limited. They depend on the particular hospital. Somewhere laptops, tablets, electric kettles are strictly prohibited, as their recharging increases the load on the power grid.

Usually in the maternity hospital there is a cooler with drinking hot and cold water, a microwave oven. Somewhere you can’t bring your own clothes (robes, nightgowns, pajamas), women in labor are given hospital “nightgowns” and gowns.

• Even if it is forbidden to bring your own clothes to the hospital, this does not apply to underwear. It should be made of natural fabrics, comfortable model.
• If you can bring your own bathrobes, pajamas, then they should also be made of light natural fabrics, easy to take off and put on.
• Flowers with a pungent odor are prohibited. It is better if the presented bouquet is of gerberas, wild flowers or roses, odorless, small in size.
• You can not transfer to the hospital products that cause allergies or increased gas formation in the baby.

A generalized list of things prohibited in the maternity hospital:

• Synthetic underwear and clothing.
• Flowers with a pungent smell and a lot of pollen.
• Cream confectionery.
• Chocolate.
• Coffee.
• Strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes.
• Smoked, spicy, salty.
• Dishes from white cabbage cause increased gas formation and a newborn.
• Chicken eggs and meat.
• Milk, fat sour cream (it is better to replace with fermented milk products - bifilife, kefir).
• Carbonated water, sweet lemonades.
• Cigarettes, alcoholic drinks.

When discharged from the hospital, it is important not to forget to pick up all the necessary documents:

• A card (exchange) of a woman in labor with all the necessary information about how the birth took place.
• A special card of the child with completely filled data about him.
• A birth certificate is submitted to the registry office.

Preparing for a trip to the hospital, mother should make a list of everything necessary for herself and the baby in advance, sign the collected bags, inform relatives where they will stand.

It is better to warn the husband in advance about what things to take for discharge so that he does not confuse anything.

Article formatting: Svetlana Ovsyanikova

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List of necessary things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby:

No matter how much a young mother prepares for childbirth, she will never feel absolutely confident. The event is so exciting that it seems that you will definitely forget something. It’s really very difficult to get together and calm down, but it’s much easier to collect if you first make an exhaustive list.

Essentials: what you can’t give birth without

At the thirtieth week of pregnancy, most expectant mothers begin to run around pharmacies and shops, buying up everything that seems to them suitable for the maternity hospital. Many people make this mistake. And unscrupulous manufacturers cash in on the natural anxiety of a pregnant woman, trying to slip expensive, and, most importantly, unnecessary things to an inexperienced mother.

Remember: in the maternity hospital you will be accepted in any case. Even if you get there "from the street" without having anything with you. The hospital is obliged to provide you and your baby with everything you need. You will have a bed, and food, and sterile clothes. Yes, these things will not be of the best quality, but of course, you want your child to be provided with the best. But as a last resort, free medicine will help you out.

There are things that will make your admission to the hospital easier. But this is not a generic bag and not a big concert with money. The most important thing is the documents. Collect them in a folder, put them in a prominent place or always carry them with you, even if you just went out for bread or are returning from work. It should contain:

• passport;
• medical policy;
• (this is the "case history" that your gynecologist kept);

Get your birth certificate by all means. Its presence will be looked at first. It depends on this piece of paper whether the maternity hospital will receive money for providing you with medical services. Therefore, doctors are usually very nervous if the woman in labor was not given it.

If you have already decided in which hospital you want to give birth, do not be too lazy to call or come there to ask what they require upon admission. Usually the lists are different. Some take copies of all documents from the expectant mother, others require a fluorography of the future father. By the way, if a young dad plans to attend, he needs a separate list of necessary things.

What to take to the hospital for mom: better less, but better

Some women tend to put their entire house in a delivery bag, hoping that this will help them feel more comfortable in the hospital. But remember that after the husband escorts you to the emergency room, you will have to carry the heavy trunk yourself. Reduce the list of things you need to what you really need.

The best adviser in this matter is your hospital. Different hospitals have different requirements for the list of things for the maternity hospital. Some do not allow to bring clothes for mothers and children, arguing that they are not sterile enough. Others require a clean nightgown and disposable maternity underwear.

Any list of what the baby and mother need in the hospital is individual. But most often you need to bring the following:

1. transforming slates made of washable material;
2. medical products for childbirth and the postpartum period (compression stockings,);
3. daily hygiene products: toothbrush and paste, comb, baby soap, towel;
4. disposable underpants, suitable postpartum pads. Sometimes it takes up to 11 pads a day;
5. a phone with a camera and a charger for it (if you plan to take a photo of a child in a maternity hospital);
6. toilet paper (the softest, but not flavored);
7. personal utensils: mug, plate, spoon, fork; if possible, a knife.

Many demand that a woman carry a disposable razor with her. Other maternity hospitals equate it almost to cold steel. It is good to have a cream with dexpanthenol. It can be used by both mother and child immediately after birth. But find out if you can carry creams and medicines that are not prescribed by your doctor.

First clothes for newborns: what to take to the hospital for a baby

Newborn babies do not require a large wardrobe. The most necessary thing is diapers, and they will be given out at the maternity hospital. Most often, mothers bring several hats and socks, wet wipes for children (at least 20 pieces) and a large package of diapers.

Newborns can go to the toilet every hour, so diapers are used up quickly. A pack containing 50 diapers can run out in 5 days. When you get home, you can experiment with reusable or gauze diapers. But in the hospital, only disposables are needed.

Newborn at home: how to dress for discharge

So, the tedious period of stay in the hospital is coming to an end. The birth of a baby is an important event, so all relatives will come to meet you. Get your clothes ready for this occasion. But it is better for a woman not to take all this to the hospital at once. Ask a family member to bring a prepackaged package the day before you leave.

But what to prepare for discharge for a newborn? Clothing should be appropriate for the season and be comfortable. Here is a basic list of things for a newborn to be discharged for the warm season:

• diaper (babies grow quickly, make sure that diapers do not become small);
• bodysuit (this is better than a regular shirt, because the bodysuit does not allow clothes to slip, even if the baby fidgets);
• pantyhose, sliders or panties (preferably even for girls, it's too cold outside to wear dresses);
• socks and a cap (depending on the weather, the child is dressed in wool or cotton);
• mittens without fingers (so that the baby does not scratch himself);
• an envelope or blanket (to make it convenient to carry the child on the street).

Don't buy too many clothes. The kids are growing fast. Give relatives the opportunity to make a birthday present. It's good if they know what kind of things you should give.

Caring for a child is a difficult task for a woman who has just given birth. Collected by you should make it easier. Your bag should contain only useful things and a minimum of medicines.

What to take with you to the hospital? This question, for sure, is asked by every expectant mother.

My gynecologist said that the bag for the hospital should be collected already at 35 weeks, explaining that even if the pregnancy is going well, childbirth can begin at any time between 36-42 weeks. Unfortunately, I did not listen to her ... During my first pregnancy, I put off collecting a bag for the maternity hospital for a long time, buying a dowry for my daughter.

As a result, I had to pack my bag urgently just before leaving for the hospital (I gave birth to Alice at exactly 38 weeks). Luckily, I already had everything I needed. But even collecting all the things and sorting them into packages took me a lot of time.
In the second pregnancy, my main bag was ready at 33 weeks, I didn’t want to take risks)

Surely, the maternity hospital of your choice has an official website, where, as a rule, you can find a list of necessary things. At some maternity hospital, it is very generalized, and some maternity hospital provides a detailed list with recommendations and even requirements.

It's great if you have the opportunity to go to the maternity hospital for reconnaissance. Usually, there is always a list of necessary things in the admissions office, which you can take a picture with your phone. Or, ask the nurse in the admissions department for a list.

In general, be guided by the list offered by your maternity hospital. But, of course, this does not mean that you cannot take something extra (what, in your opinion, you may still need in the hospital).

In accordance with sanitary standards, it is forbidden to bring things in bags made of fabric, leather and other dense materials to maternity hospitals.
Therefore, as a rule, things are put in ordinary plastic bags with handles. It is recommended to sign the packages (for example, write your full name on a piece of paper in large block letters and stick it to the packages with tape).
You should not take many packages, usually they take 2 packages. So that you can take one package for the birth itself, and in the second put things that will be useful to you after the birth, in the ward.

Ideally, if the packages (bags) for the hospital are transparent.
So, all the contents of the bag will be in sight and you will not have to rummage for a long time in search of the right thing. You will definitely appreciate such a bag when you urgently need to get something out of there during childbirth.
By the way, you can see and buy transparent bags for the maternity hospital at a low price.

My list (for example)

Package No. 1 (for childbirth):

1. Documentation:

– passport (original + copy)
– CHI policy (original + copy)
— SNILS (original + copy)
- exchange card
- birth certificate
- Ultrasound, doctor's opinions

1. Slates (washable slippers)
2. Bottle of drinking water without gas 0.5 l.
3. Phone, charger
4. Disposable absorbent diapers size 60x90 (10 pcs.)

Package No. 2 (after childbirth):

1. Clothes (robe, nightgown, bra or nursing top, socks)

Shirt
The shirt should be taken so that it is easy to free the breast for feeding the baby. It is not at all necessary to buy a special shirt for feeding, they, as a rule, are very expensive. You can buy an ordinary cotton shirt with a smell or thin straps.

Nursing bra or top
I bought a special nursing bra, but, unfortunately, I did not guess with the size and, even before the birth, it turned out to be small for me. It’s good that I measured it in advance and managed to buy a nursing top. More precisely, I wanted to order such a top in the online store, but, by a lucky chance, I remembered that I had seen a similar top in the Magnit-cosmetics store in the lingerie department. There I bought several of them in different colors, because the price for them was five times lower than the special top for feeding. Later, in a maternity store, I looked at such tops for feeding and did not see a difference in quality with those that I bought in Magnit.

Such tops support the chest well, do not squeeze it and are practically not felt on the body. And, what is very important, they stretch, i.e. you can easily choose your size and not worry that it will then become small for you (after childbirth, the breast can increase by a whole size, or even two). You can free your breasts for feeding in such a top very quickly and easily.

I am enclosing a photo of this top from Magnit-cosmetics:

2. Breast pads

What are they needed for.
After childbirth, almost all women face the problem of leakage of milk from the breast. The reason for this is the hot flashes during the formation of lactation, because. a lot of milk is produced. Usually, hot flashes disappear a month after the birth of a child, when lactation is already beginning to improve and milk is released as much as the baby needs.

Also, some, including myself, have a problem with reflex milk flow - i.e. when a baby suckles on one breast, milk leaks from the other. Reflex secretion of milk may persist throughout the entire period of breastfeeding. With Alice, my milk leaked until the very end of the GW (per year and month). Faya is now 10 months old and I still use breast pads - they turned out to be just a salvation for me.

There are disposable and reusable pads.
At first I bought disposables. And they cost me a lot, for example, such Babyline brand pads (pack of 60 pieces) cost from 300 rubles. During the first month after giving birth, it took me 3-4 pairs a day, i.e. One pack lasted me about a week.

Then I learned about the existence of reusable pads. And since then, I've been using them.

3. Postpartum pads (2 packs) + ordinary night pads with maximum absorbency (2 packs)

Postpartum pads.
For the first birth, I took postpartum pads "Hartmann Samu", for the second - "Peligrin" (review). Postpartum pads will come in handy immediately after childbirth, when there is a very heavy discharge. You need to use them with panties mesh.

Night pads.
I bought Libresse goodnight, two packs were enough for me. Then, at home, I already used the usual Libresse Normal.

Stock up on pads in advance, which you usually use on critical days, because. after childbirth, discharge takes an average of 2-3 weeks.

4. Mesh panties postpartum disposable (5 pcs.) + ordinary cotton underpants (2 pcs.)

Mesh briefs are made of soft mesh fabric, thanks to which their "breathing effect" is manifested. Therefore, it is recommended to wear such shorts for the first days after childbirth, especially after childbirth with complications (caesarean, ruptures), because. they do not press or rub anywhere, we can say that they are not felt at all.
Both my first and second births went without complications, so after 2 days I was already using cotton shorts and regular night pads.

5. Towel large (for shower) + small (for face)

6. For the shower(gel for washing, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, balm, baby liquid soap with dispenser)

In order not to drag large bottles to the hospital, I took 3 small bottles (I bought them at Fix Price for a trip to Turkey) and poured shampoo, balm and washing gel into them.

Also, to save space in the bag and ease of use, I took liquid baby soap with a dispenser. I washed my hands with it, I used it instead of shower gel.

7. Cosmetic bag(mirror, comb, hair band, day and night cream, pencil, mascara, foundation cream, lipstick, cotton buds, nail file!

8. Dishes(cup, spoon large + small, fork, plate)

9. Drinking water 0.5 l.

10. Cookies 1 pack. I took cookies "Maria"

11. Wet wipes

12. Paper towels

13. Toilet paper

What to take to the hospital for a child

It should be noted such an important point - in our maternity hospitals, separate stay is still practiced, i.e. the kids lie separately from their mothers, they are brought only for feeding. Babies are cared for by nurses in the pediatric ward.

We were asked to bring diapers (I took Huggies Elite Soft No. 1, pack of 27 pieces) and baby wipes (large pack). They may also be asked to bring a pack of cotton swabs, baby soap, or something else to care for the baby. Diapers for babies were allocated by the maternity hospital.

If your maternity hospital practices cohabitation with a child, then you need to take everything on the list from the maternity hospital to care for the newborn.

Another moment about the fees to the hospital

If your husband or relatives have the opportunity to quickly bring you something you need to the hospital, you do not need to take a lot of things with you.
But, nevertheless, it is better to buy in advance and store at home what you may need, such as bepanthen cream (may be required for breast care) and a breast pump.
If you are not so lucky, and you will give birth 100 km away. from home (sometimes this happens) - then, of course, you need to immediately take with you to the maximum all the things that can be useful in the hospital.

Do you need a breast pump

I bought a breast pump in advance and took it with me to the hospital when I gave birth to Alice. As it turned out, not in vain - it was very useful to me both in the hospital and after discharge, because. I had to express frequently.
When I gave birth to Faya, I decided not to take a breast pump. In the hospital, I pumped with my hands and I didn’t need it.

Whether you need it - you will know only after giving birth.
But still, if possible, buy at least the cheapest one in advance. If relatives have the opportunity to quickly bring it to your hospital, leave it at home in the package (so you can sell it later if you don’t need it). Or do not buy, but look at the pharmacy or store, where they are always in stock. So that, in case you need it, relatives or your husband can buy the right model and bring it to your hospital.

I bought the World of Childhood breast pump, it completely suited me:

Also, good reviews about the breast pumps of the Philips Avent, Pigeon, Canpol brands. In principle, you can choose any of these brands.

Also, in advance, you need to collect at home a package of things that relatives will bring you on the day of discharge.

Package for discharge

- clothes for you + outerwear (if it's cold outside) + shoes!!!
- clothes for the child to be discharged
- camera - it is necessary to capture such an important moment!
- Presents for nurses / doctor - at your discretion.

Do I need to bring gifts for nurses / doctors to discharge?

Usually, we bring small gifts for the nurses who dress and carry the child. This is understandable - many want to thank the nurses of the children's department for taking care of the kids.
We were no exception and brought small gifts to the nurses of the children's department for discharge.

What can be donated?
Often, nurses are given flowers and sweets. I don't think nurses need flowers. If you want to thank, it is better to buy something that they will definitely need. For example, good tea or coffee.
You can give sweets in addition to coffee or tea, but it seems to me that they already have this good in abundance) Better - good tasty cookies. Or cheese and delicious sausage - as we brought our nieces to discharge - the nurses were very happy)

I repeat, whether to thank the staff of the maternity hospital or not is a private matter (desire, opportunities) for everyone. After all, they don't work there for free. And if you do not give anything, no one will reproach you for this.

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After 9 months of happy waiting for the baby, it's finally time to get to know him better. And every pregnant woman begins to think about what to take to the hospital. What things will mom and baby need? What documents are required for registration? What else is allowed to take with you the rules of the medical institution? What is the best thing to leave at home? Let's figure it out.

It is advisable to find out in advance what you need to take to the maternity hospital that you choose, so that later this does not become an unpleasant surprise for you. Since each medical institution has its own rules of stay.

For example, somewhere it is allowed to take clothes and linen from home, but somewhere it is strictly prohibited. But still there are certain things that every woman in labor must take with her.

All things must be immediately divided into periods "before" and "after" childbirth. The "before" bag should be taken with you immediately, and the "after" bag will be brought by your relatives when the baby is born. Separately, you should take care of the discharge package, it is also better to collect it in advance. The “before” bag should be ready two weeks before the expected date, so that in the event of a sudden onset of labor, loved ones can quickly bring it to you. But the documents must always be carried with you.

Required documents

In the last weeks of pregnancy, your constant companions should be the documents that will be required when registering at the maternity hospital. Because, childbirth can begin at any moment and you may simply not have time to pick them up at home. And in the absence of documents, they will only be able to offer you a ward where infected patients lie, since the doctor will not have information that you are healthy.

Therefore, be sure to carry with you:

• a passport proving your identity;
• , which contains all the information about the course of pregnancy and the data of the necessary tests;
• an insurance policy that entitles you to care in a medical facility;
• an agreement with the maternity hospital, if you entered into one;
• receipts for payment for services, if you have agreed in advance on a separate room or joint delivery.

When carrying out a joint birth, you also need to provide the husband’s passport and a certificate of his health, so that nothing threatens the baby during the birth process.

In addition, in the hospital you may need money. It is advisable to take with you not only large, but also small bills. They will come in handy in case you need to urgently buy some medicines or you need additional services.

Always carry a mobile phone with you so that in case of a sudden onset of childbirth, call an ambulance and warn loved ones. In general, a couple of weeks before the expected date, you must behave very responsibly and carefully.

prenatal period

During this period, you will mainly need things for a comfortable stay in the hospital. A woman is not always brought to the hospital in an ambulance. Most often, she goes to bed in advance and therefore it is very important that she is comfortable there.

Try to find out in advance all the nuances in the clinic you have chosen. And based on this, make a list of things that you will need to take with you.

What will mom need before childbirth

When registering at the maternity hospital, you will also need to have a certain set of things, which are provided for by the rules of stay in this institution. And if you go to bed in advance, then you should think not only about clothes and personal hygiene, but also about your own leisure. And yet, what you need to take to the antenatal ward:

• Clothing, namely a nightgown, bathrobe, rubber slippers and socks. All this you will need to wear when entering the hospital. It is desirable that the shirt has a fastener on the chest, so that it is more convenient for the woman in labor to feed the baby.
• A change of clothes for the husband, if a joint birth is planned. This is a disposable gown, shoe covers and a hat. All this can be found in any pharmacy, but when buying, you should pay attention to the size.
• Personal hygiene products. Towel, soap, toilet paper, toothpaste and brush.
• Disposable medical diapers that can be spread on a bed or chair during contractions.
• Disposable panties and pads that you will need immediately after childbirth.
• A laptop, player, book, magazines or anything else that will help organize your leisure time while waiting for the start of contractions.
• Mobile phone and charger.
• A camera or video camera to capture the first days of your baby's life.
• Food and drink, because not everyone is satisfied with hospital food.

What does a baby need right after birth?

Usually relatives bring everything necessary for a child to a woman in labor immediately after his birth. But still, a few things are worth taking from home right away in order to be fully prepared for the birth of a baby. So, you will need:

• Diapers, 1-2 - no more. Choose the smallest size, it is suitable even for a large baby. You should not give preference to one or another brand in advance, because you can pick it up only after you start using it. Usually, the choice of parents is finally determined after a few months after the birth of the baby.
• Diapers or clothes for a newborn. Just in case, take with you a pair of thin and flannelette diapers, or clothes of the smallest size. It can be a bodysuit, sliders, socks, scratches and a hat. All items should be washed with baby powder and ironed on both sides. Please note that the seams on the clothes must be on the outside.

Period after childbirth

Finally, the birth process is over and the happy mother proudly shows everyone her baby. So that nothing overshadows your joy, you should decide in advance what to take to the hospital for yourself and your child in the postpartum period. The bag should be ready for your registration at the maternity hospital so that your relatives can give you everything you need right after your baby is born.

What will mom need after childbirth

After being transferred to the postpartum ward, the mother immediately needs certain things. It is very good if you have prepared everything in advance, but even if this is not the case, relatives will still have to bring you the following things:

• Clothing. After giving birth, you will definitely need a new nightgown that is suitable for breastfeeding. A few pairs of socks will also help. But the bathrobe and slippers will remain with you from the moment of registration at the maternity hospital.
• Hygiene products. You will need a standard set of daily care for your body and face. Towel, shampoo, shower gel, soap, creams you use, roll-on deodorant. If you have had stitches, ask your family to bring you soft toilet paper.
• Cosmetics. It should be taken only if you cannot do without it.
• Panties and . Far from every maternity hospital, doctors allow them to be used, but if the rules allow, then this period will be much more comfortable for you.
• Remedy for cracked nipples. It is desirable that it should not be washed off before feeding the child. Cracks occur quite often, due to improper attachment of the baby to the breast, making the feeding process quite painful, so you should prepare for this in advance.
• Nursing bra. This is a very convenient thing for nursing mothers, especially during their stay in the hospital. It has detachable pockets on the nipples, which allow you not to remove it during feeding.
• Bra pads. During lactation, women very often leak milk, which can be a real problem in the hospital. To avoid numerous stains on clothes and underwear, you need to use special absorbent pads that fit easily in bra cups.
• Cutlery and crockery, if not provided by the hospital.
• Food and drink, only those allowed by your diet.
• Notepad and pen to write down doctor's recommendations and other useful information.
• Items necessary for leisure, if you certainly have time for this.

What does a child need in the first days of life

Your baby is finally born. And now, more than ever, he needs care and your care. Therefore, the mother will need to prepare some things for the newborn in advance, which then the relatives will give her. The baby will need:

• Diapers or natural swaddling system. If you use the first, then you need to consider that a newborn will need about 8-10 pieces per day. In the second option, you should stock up on interchangeable liners.
• Clothes and diapers. You will need either several sets of clothes for a newborn (body, hats, socks, scratches), or a sufficient number of diapers. Very often, maternity hospitals provide them, so you need to know this detail in advance in order to decide whether to take them from home. In any case, you will need a lot of them, even if you do not swaddle the baby.
• Means for the care of the umbilical wound. These are cotton buds, brilliant green and hydrogen peroxide. Although today in various maternity hospitals it is recommended to treat the wound in different ways.
• Personal hygiene products for the baby. You will need powder or oil, diaper cream. These things should be used only if necessary, so as not to harm the skin of the newborn. You also need to take with you baby soap or bathing agent, cotton sponges or wash rollers, baby sticks for cleaning the nose and ears, and a towel. Wet wipes and safety scissors will also come in handy.
• Soothers and bottles. Take them or not, it's up to you. Doctors do not recommend accustoming a child to these items, but if you are sure that you will use them in the future, then they will not become superfluous in the hospital.

What you need to take for checkout

Discharge is a very crucial moment and every mother wants her and her baby to look good. All the necessary things can also be prepared in advance. You will need:

• Clothing, including outerwear, if it's cold outside. Choose things that are comfortable and keep in mind that you gained some weight during your pregnancy.
• Clothes for a child. Some nice suit, an envelope, ribbons and a blanket. Today in children's stores you can buy a ready-made kit for discharge both for summer and for winter.
• Cosmetics to look good in photos.
• Sweets or flowers for a nurse who delivers a child to relatives.
• Video camera or camera to capture this solemn moment for you.

Things from this list are most often required by women in the maternity hospital. Based on it, you will be able to choose those things that will be useful for you, having learned the rules of staying in the maternity hospital. But even if you forget something, the most important thing is that you and your baby are healthy, and your loved ones will bring everything else to you if necessary.

Useful video: we collect a "disturbing bag" in the hospital

The term of childbirth is approaching, and the expectant mother begins to gather in the hospital. It is better to prepare everything you need in advance than not to put something in a hurry, and then get upset. Before the exciting moment comes, let's find out what to take to the hospital in order to feel comfortable there. The list consists of the necessary things and documents. Let's conditionally divide it into three bags: for childbirth, after childbirth and for the baby. The fourth bag, intended for discharge, can be collected, both for admission to the medical institution, and brought by relatives at the time of discharge from it.

What is the best bag to put things in?

According to sanitary norms and rules (SanPin), it is forbidden to take bags made of leather, fabric or wicker to the hospital. Such materials can become carriers of germs and viruses. It is advisable to pack things in plastic bags. The bag should also be transparent so as not to delve into it for a long time in search of the right thing. The hypothetical "three bags" cannot be taken literally. The staff of the institution is unlikely to allow you to bring 3-4 trunks.

Stock up on one roomy bag, put all the prepared things into it, breaking them into sectors so that you know where everything is. By the way, you can buy a ready-made bag in the store if you find one that suits you. If you or one of your relatives knows how to sew, make your own version of the "alarm suitcase" for the woman in labor. For some mothers, regular plastic bags with handles are enough.

What documents do you need to take with you?

Being observed by a doctor during the entire period of pregnancy, you have acquired a large number of medical documents and certificates. Some of them should be taken to a medical facility. Starting at 32 weeks, make it a rule to carry documents with you - the period set by the doctor may change at the request of your crumbs. If everything goes well, go shopping by week 36, collect a “disturbing suitcase” with things. Put in it the following documents:

• passport;
• an exchange card of a pregnant woman with full information about the course of pregnancy and test results;
• insurance medical policy giving the right to medical care;
• if you have an agreement with a medical institution, be sure to put it;
• receipts for paying for a separate room and for a joint birth, if you decide to use these services.

By the way, concerning joint childbirth. Documents are needed and your soulmate. Doctors will require a passport and a health certificate from your husband. This is done for the safety of the baby.

Calculate some amount of money that may be needed to buy medicine or pay for some services. Put large and small bills in your wallet. Realizing that the moment of the birth of a new person is an unpredictable thing, be sure to keep a mobile phone in your purse or pocket to quickly call an ambulance and notify your relatives.

What things to prepare for childbirth?

The list of items that will be useful to you during childbirth is small. The maternity hospital's policy is to give birthing women the necessary clothes, but you can take washable slippers. However, each obstetric institution sets its own rules, it is better for you to find out about their existence in advance. In theory, you should collect:

• nightgown (loose fit);
• drinking water (1 liter or more if you so desire);
• towel (maybe two);
• baby soap (liquid);
• disposable toilet seats;
• warm socks (not wool);
• you can grab a video camera or a camera if you want to save a joyful historical event in the life of your family on them.

Add to the package with your things and equipment for the newborn, which the staff of the institution will put on after the birth. Some institutions use their own baby diapers to swaddle an infant. Find out this question in advance - you may not have to collect an outfit for a newborn, only for discharge. Stock up on the following:

• vest, bodysuit or blouse;
• diaper;
• you can put sliders;
• bonnet.

Mothers who are about to give birth for the first time often ask if they can bring food with them. Believe me - giving birth, you will definitely forget about any food. If you want to take something for a snack, you can stock up on dried candied fruits or fruits, cookies, crackers. Boiled eggs and broth will do. Do not overload your "alarm suitcase" so that you cannot lift it.

List of things for mom after childbirth

Having given birth, mother spends about 3-5 days with her little treasure in the maternity hospital. What to collect for this period, what items would be appropriate for a nursing mother? Add some wardrobe items to the list of things. Be sure to put the products that you use for personal hygiene. Stock up on water and foods that you ate before giving birth. If you want to look attractive - grab a cosmetic bag, but be sure to read our additional explanations in a separate review block. We have prepared a list for you.

clothing

• Clean nightgown, bathrobe, slippers. Choose a model with a cutout for comfortable breastfeeding. Some maternity facilities give out their own clothes, check this in advance. Put two pairs of warm socks if you are giving birth in winter.
• You need a special bra for breastfeeding, equipped with detachable pockets on the nipples. Such a product will provide you with convenient feeding of the child.
• If the maternity hospital does not give out underwear, take disposable underpants (cotton, 3-5 pieces) and postpartum pads.
• You will also need bra pads, which perfectly absorb leaking milk. If you do not take them, all the clothes will be stained, which turn sour and begin to smell bad.
• Take care of the figure - grab it.

Hygiene products

• The usual daily care kit: toothbrush, shampoo, soap, body care cream, deodorant (roll-on), shower gel (see also:). Disposable toilet seats. Moms whose births ended with stitches can ask someone close to bring them the softest grade of toilet paper.
• Remedy against. Choose one that does not require rinsing. Cracks appear in many mothers and cause pain during feeding. The cause is improper attachment of the newborn to the breast. Buy Bepanthen or D-Panthenol cream.
• Glycerin suppositories. Help with stool problems.

Food, cutlery, leisure items

Items that are presented in this section, you can not take with you on the day of admission to the hospital. Any of them can be conveyed to you by relatives when you visit. Cutlery items can be limited to a mug and a teaspoon. You can make notes on your cell phone. We have compiled a list of examples:

The question about drugs is often asked. A maternity hospital is a medical facility where you will be given any remedy for headaches, nausea, or more serious medications, if needed. Moms who know that they are going to have a caesarean section should check the list of necessary medications with the doctors of the maternity hospital or perinatal center.

Additional explanations for important positions

We will answer the questions that inevitably arise among mothers going to the hospital. People often ask about pads, wondering which ones are best for postpartum hygiene. Pharmacies offer special postpartum pads, which may be called postoperative or urological. Made from highly absorbent material. One pack is enough. If you think you can get by with regular "night" pads, take them.

When choosing a dressing gown, find out if the institution provides state-owned sterile wardrobe items. If you can bring your own clothes, choose a light cotton robe with a zipper or a wraparound that will allow you to move freely and ensure comfortable breastfeeding. It is desirable that the product has pockets for various women's little things (hairpin, hairpin, hair band, handkerchief, telephone).

While listing things, we talked about soap. Do not use a lot of detergents. You can take liquid baby soap with you, which is enough for you and the baby.

There is one more nuance and it is connected with the recommendations of doctors. Doctors advise a woman who has given birth to wash her genitals with laundry soap. Please note that the procedure should be superficial. Wash the external seams and the surface of the body with soap, in no case do not use it to wash the interior. Alkali, which is part of laundry soap, negatively affects the vaginal mucosa, especially when it is inflamed or damaged during childbirth.

List of things for a newborn

Collecting clothes and accessories for a newborn is the most enjoyable moment for mom. Going through children's clothes, she lives in anticipation of immense happiness. An approximate list looks like this:

• . Product size 0 or 1 (by weight 2-5 or 3-6 kg). A pack of 28 pieces is enough.
• Soap, of course, is for children. You can take liquid, for solid grab a soap dish.
• Hygienic products made of cotton wool (discs, sticks with a limiter). It will be needed to clean the ears and nose of the crumbs, to lubricate the umbilical wound.
• Wet baby wipes or disposable handkerchiefs.
• . Since you cannot predict the reaction of the baby to the product, take the cream in a small tube.
• . As a rule, they are issued in maternity hospitals. If you think that you trust your own things more, take 2 of cotton fabric and 2 of flannel (size - 60x90). Financial opportunities allow - buy disposable diapers.
• Soft towel.
• Vests, blouses, bodysuits. Choose models sewn with external seams. Take them at the rate of one for each day, about 4-5 pieces.
• If the sleeves on the wrists of the blouse are open, put on “anti-scratch” mittens.
• Rompers or overalls made of cotton, 4-5 pieces.
• Cotton or flannel bonnet - the choice of fabric depends on the season. Buy 2 pieces of the same size.

Let's take a closer look at diapers. Doubts about their number, size, brand torment many young mothers. Forget about gauze, reusable diapers and diapers right away, stop only at disposable diaper models. Trademark choose according to your own taste, quantity - limit yourself to a small package. Buy what you like, but based on our recommendations. Returning home with the child, pick up better diapers.

What things to take for discharge from the hospital?

The selection of things for discharge from the hospital depends on the season. Most of all, women are concerned about the equipment of the newborn.

Summer

In the summer, you can get by with a cap, a vest or a light blouse and sliders. Additionally, wrap the baby in a thin blanket or envelope. For a trip in the car, put on a cotton overall for the baby.

Autumn / spring

The joyful event fell on the off-season - navigate with the equipment for the baby according to the weather. Pick up a demi-season overalls for the crumbs, wearing warm underwear under it. If discharge occurs at the beginning of winter or spring, use the set of clothes for the cold season, which we described above. The main thing is not to wrap the newborn so that he does not overheat, stick to a reasonable solution.

Winter

Now let's see what you need to take a baby born in winter. Add a warm hat, an insulated envelope or overalls (preferably a transformer) to your summer underwear set. It is better to transport the baby in the car in outerwear, since it is difficult to pass the belts of the baby car seat under the blanket or envelope. Remember - the rules for transporting children in a car require the use of a special car seat. Rompers, a vest and a cap that are worn under outerwear, take flannel ones.

Clothes for mom should be comfortable and appropriate for the weather. It is unlikely that you will be able to easily squeeze yourself into the jeans that you wore before pregnancy. The stomach has not yet gone without a trace and tight clothes will give you discomfort, even if they fit. Choose loose clothing for your own outfit: skirt, dress, cardigan, sundress. Take shoes with a small heel or without it. Let them bring a cosmetic bag from home - you want to be beautiful in memorable photos.

What should not be brought to the hospital?

Remember that your stay in the hospital is limited to 3-5 days. There is no need to gather as if you are going to the sea for a month. Decorative cosmetics is a matter of child safety. Contact with a baby who has just come into this world should be absolutely safe for him. Powder, shadows, lipstick can get on the baby's body and cause allergies. The maximum that you can afford is to lightly tint your eyelashes.

Do not use strong fragrances. The baby should smell the mother's scent, which he recognizes as native and protective. Feeling the natural maternal aroma, the baby sleeps peacefully, eats well, comfortably gets used to the new environment for him. Forget about the pacifier if you plan to breastfeed your baby. The nipple in the hospital is an extra accessory. The baby sucks well at the breast and is quite satisfied.

The trembling excitement before childbirth is familiar to most women. Experiencing and rejoicing at the same time, you are preparing for the greatest sacrament. Practicality is good and you will of course take all the necessary things with you. However, the most important thing that you bring to the hospital is a great love for the one who should be born. We wish you the easiest birth so that your treasure is born healthy and strong.