As you enter the last part of your pregnancy, it is time to start thinking about your trip to the hospital. Delivery is rarely easy but making sure that you have a few extra comforts from home can go a long way. So think ahead and pack your hospital bag soon. Here are a few items you may want to pack:
q Anything for the actual birth to soothe you (music, favorite book, massage tools, etc.)
q Nightgown or pajamas. Including nursing style if you plan to nurse.
q Underwear, socks, and nursing bras
q Bathrobe and slippers
q Special snacks or beverages
q Cosmetics and hair care items
q Clothes to wear home…make sure they are loose-fitting not your size 8 jeans!
q Telephone numbers of family and friends
q Camera and any video equipment you wish to use
q Clothes for baby
q Receiving blankets
q If bottle feeding, a bottle with a newborn nipple
q Newborn diapers
q Car seat