Labour kit
- 2 pillows with colourful pillow cases
- 1 pair of socks and 1 pair of slippers
- Housecoat
- Comb, brush, hair pins, hair ties
- Labour log, pen and notebook
- Lip balm, gum, suckers
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash
- Comfortable clothing to wear in labour, 2 t-shirts (large) and stretch pants
- Books, cards, magazines
- Snack for support person during labour
- Watch/stopwatch to time contractions
- Portable music device
- Massage cream
- Tissues
- Rolling pin, tennis balls, hot/cold packs for back pain
- Focal point – picture, toy
- Camera
- Cord blood banking kit (if registered in program)
Medication reconciliation
Bring a list of the medications that you take including the dosage and how often you take the medications. Remember to include all herbal and over-the-counter medications.
Cellular phone
Birthing Suites – may use outside of patient care unit
Mother and Baby Unit – may use cellular phones
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Postpartum kit
Leave your suitcase in your car and bring it to the Mother and Baby Unit after the baby's birth.
Required:
- Pen and paper
- A watch
- 3-4 nightgowns with front closure for breastfeeding
- Slippers or other appropriate footwear
- 6-8 pairs of cotton underwear (thongs are not suitable)
- 1-2 bras (nursing bras if you're planning on breastfeeding
- 1 large package of heavy flow feminine pads
- Personal toiletry items
- Breast pads
- 3-4 sleepers for the baby
- 1 package of newborn diapers
- 1 package of baby wipes
- A box or several soft purse-size packets of facial tissue
- Clothing for you and the baby to wear home
- • please bring clothing appropriate for the time of year
- • no “knitted” mittens or booties
- Safety approved rear-facing car seat
- 1 large refillable water bottle
- Vaseline in a tube
Optional:
- Housecoat
- Street clothes (if you wish for daytime)
- Camera/video camera
Please do not wear or bring expensive jewellery to the hospital. Please leave electrical appliances at home.