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Bag prep for childbirth

childbirth

• A picture ID (driver\'s license or passport), your insurance card, and any hospital paperwork

• Your birth plan (if you made one)

• Eyeglasses, if you wear them. Wear these instead of contact lenses, too. Much easier for this moment.

• A bathrobe, nightgown (or 2?), slippers, and cozy socks

• Items from home that help you relax - favorite pillow, some music to play, a book you love, etc.

• A camera or video camera with all necessary power equipment (batteries, charger, memory card)

• Toiletries

• Comfy shoes

• A change of regular clothes

• Snacks

• Money (credit card, cash, and quarters) for things like parking and vending machines

• A bathing suit in case you would like to take a bath or shower during your hours of labor

• Both nursing bras and regular bras - weather or not you breast feed, the breast will be tender and enlarged when the milk forms, so bras are necessary for comfort

• Multiple pairs of maternity pants (ones with a spandex or mesh waist bands)

• Any books you intend to read specifically on newborn care

• Gifts for older siblings

• A notepad/journal and a pen/paper if you wish to write down thoughts or parts of your experience

• A "returning home" outfit

• A pre-installed baby carseat

• A "returning home" outfit for the newborn

• A "receiving" blanket to swaddle the newborn

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