What should be included in a hospital bag for labor and delivery?
My due date is approaching. Recently, I've been busy preparing the hospital bag, but I feel quite confused. I want to know what items I should prepare? I'd like to make sure I have everything ready for both myself and my baby.
Doctor's answer (1)
A maternity bag is an essential collection of items that expectant mothers prepare for childbirth and the postpartum period. It generally includes documents, personal necessities, baby supplies, and other miscellaneous items.
Documents include both parents' identification cards, health insurance card, prenatal examination records, and hospital admission deposit, ensuring smooth hospital admission procedures and payment. Personal hygiene items include toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, towel, shampoo, shower gel, disposable underwear, sanitary napkins (specifically for postpartum use), wet wipes, and drying wipes. Also included are nursing bras, breast pads, and abdominal binders, which are helpful for breastfeeding and postpartum recovery.
Baby supplies include newborn clothing such as bodysuits, hats, socks, and gloves, as well as diapers, baby wipes, small blankets, baby bath towels, bottles, and cleaning supplies. Depending on personal and hospital requirements, additional items such as an electric kettle and breast pump may also be prepared.
Other essentials include a mobile phone and charger, camera or video recorder, snacks, water bottle, and some books or entertainment devices to pass the time.
