We advise packing a bag well in advance of your due date. Ensure that your birth partner is aware of what is in the bag ahead of time. Here is a suggested list of items:
- Loose and comfortable clothes or nightshirts to wear during labour: it shouldn’t restrict you from moving around or make you too hot
- Comfortable and supportive bras, including nursing bras
- Maternity sanitary pads
- Toiletries
- Bath towel
- Your own pillow for extra support
- Books, magazines or music
- Sponge or water spray to cool you down
- Front-opening nighties
- Dressing gown and slippers
- Plenty of comfortable underwear
- Clothes (including a hat) and nappies for the baby
- Baby blanket
- Some snacks for you and your birth partner. Please note that meals are provided for patients only. Birth partners will be asked to provide their own food.