List of necessary things in the maternity hospital 2020: what you need to take with you

Usually pregnant women are asked to prepare 4 packages for the maternity hospital:

1. things for childbirth;
2. things for mom after childbirth;
3. things for the baby;
4. documents and first aid kit.

Things for childbirth

• exchange card;
• passport;
• bathrobe;
• washable slippers (2 pairs);
• nightdress (2 pcs.);
• underwear, cotton socks;
• breastfeeding bra (2 pcs.), lactation pads;
• a set of bed linen (2 sets);
• sanitary pads (1 pack), disposable postpartum briefs (2 pcs);
• still water (4 bottles of 0.5 liters, it is possible with a dispenser);
• cup, spoon, plate;
• toilet paper;
• terry towel (2 pcs 50 × 90 or 35 × 70), paper towel (1-2 packages);
• soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb;
• thermal water and lip balm on request;
• nipple cream;
• mobile phone, charger;
• disposable absorbent diapers 90 * 60 (10 pcs.).

Childbirth bag: a list of things for mom in the delivery room

• disposable diapers;
• terry towel;
• bathrobe and nightgown;
• socks;
• washable slippers;
• absorbent diapers;
• water.

Bag for the postpartum ward: things for mom

• postpartum pads;
• wet and dry wipes;
• disposable diapers;
• cotton underwear;
• nightie, with a large cutout on the chest, in which it will be convenient to feed;
• bathrobe;
• socks and washable slippers;
• terry towels;
• linens;
• bras for a nursing mother;
• pads for a nursing mother;
• baby soap;
• toothpaste and toothbrush;
• toilet paper;
• face and body care products;
• shampoo;
• combs, hairpins;
• mirror;
• manicure set;
• deodorant;
• nipple cream;
• magazines or book;
• mobile phone and charger;
• notebook and pen;
• plate, cup, spoon, fork;
• small money.

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List of things in the maternity hospital for the child

• disposable diapers (5-6 pieces per day). When choosing a size, be guided by the weight that was given to you at the last ultrasound.
• odorless wet wipes;
• diapers or clothes: cap (2 pcs.), socks (2 pairs), undershirt, bodysuit or overalls (2-3 pcs.) and mittens. In some maternity hospitals, both clothes and diapers can be given to you, teaching you how to swaddle your baby correctly so that he is comfortable and comfortable;
• dummy. If you plan on teaching your toddler to use a dummy, bring a few different options with you. Kids are very picky about this. Experiment with different shapes and materials.

On discharge:

• clothes for mom;
• seasonal clothing for the child (blanket / envelope);
• decorative cosmetics;
• envelope for a child (light or warm, depending on the weather);
• car seat (if you order a taxi, be sure to make sure it will be there).

List of medicines for childbirth:

• sterile gloves (size 7-7.5) - 15 pairs;
• gloves are not sterile - 5 pairs;
• alcohol 95% - 1 bottle;
• saline solution 200 ml - 1 bottle;
• micro enema 130 ml -1 bottle;
• betadine 30 ml - 1 bottle;
• sterilium 1 bottle;
• chlorhexidine 100 ml -1 bottle;
• eye drops based on miramistin - 1 bottle;
• canavit - 1 capsule;
• insulin syringe (if possible);
• clamp for the umbilical cord;
• pear A3 boiled at home (to remove mucus from the baby's mouth or nose, if necessary).

List of things for the husband for partner childbirth

• passport;
• fluorography (not more than 1 year old);
• the result of the analysis for Staphylococcus aureus;
• clean slippers that can be washed;
• clean changeable clothes;
• disposable set of clothes (bought at the pharmacy).

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