Full term has come and you are so excited! You walk back and fort in that delivery alley waiting for your turn, but did you bring all the necessary things for labor? It would be better to bring all the necessary things in labor.
During labor time, it is not only baby’s need that we should be mindful of. Mother too needs some stuff needed in the hospital. Below are the following things necessary for mothers in the hospital.
• Health Card Insurance
• Phone and charger. Be sure that you listed all important contact numbers in your phone.
• Cotton balls. To clean teats in case of breast feeding.
• 70% alcohol. For disinfectant because when you hold the baby it is necessary to rub some alcohol first.
• Surgical gloves and needle sutures
• Maternity sanitary pads, loose under wear and loose dress, nursing bra.
• Slippers, face towel, facial cleanser, face powder, tooth brush, tooth paste, lip balm and comb. This is to keep you look fresh all day.
• Deodorant and bring one out fit to be used when you get back home.
• Breast pump and a small glass.
If possible do not bring too many things as this will be hard for you while in the hospital area. Remember you will only stay in the hospital for two days for normal delivery and five days for cesarean delivery.
Other hospitals provide hospital needs such as surgical gloves and alcohol but in public hospitals, this thing should be provided by the mother. It is best to bring it along with you. Any way you will be using it still.
About two hours after giving birth, if normal delivery, try to make your self ambulatory by standing and walking few steps. This will help to promote healing.