Packing Your Hospital Bag

It is really important to pack your hospital bag in the last few weeks of your third trimester just in case it’s go time. I wasn’t aware of its significance the first time around and just went with what the hospital provided me. With my second delivery, I was much better prepared and thankful for what I packed because it helped my recovery tremendously. In fact because of it, I didn’t mind staying in the hospital for longer it almost felt like a hotel stay!

It's my second time delivering and this is how I prepped for a faster recovery at my hospital stay and during COVID-19. Don't overpack and sharing the essent...

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hospital questions to ask your healthcare provider:

1. Will I get tested for COVID-19 at any point?

2. At any point will I have to wear a mask?

3. Will I have to wear a mask during active labor?

4. How many support person(s) am I allowed during labor and delivery?

5. Are visitors allowed?

6. Is my support person allowed to leave and re-enter the hospital post-delivery?

7. How many days/nights will I spend in the hospital before being discharged? Are we being discharged early due to COVID-19 at all?

8. Will there be a shower in my recovery room?

9. What are my pain medication options besides epidural?

10. Is the hospital still providing post-delivery massages? 

11. Will the hospital provide grip socks during my stay?

12. Will there be a yoga ball or any other items to assist with my labor?

13. Will the hospital provide numbing spray?

14. Will the hospital provide ice packs?

15. Will the hospital provide disposable underwear?

16. Is there WIFI available?

17. Is there a fridge in my recovery room?

18. Are we allowed to walk the hallways during recovery?

clothing items

• Nursing Gowns (I recommend packing 2):

  • Amazon Short Sleeves Nursing Gown

  • Amazon Sleeveless Nursing Gown

• Nursing Bra (I recommend packing 2):

  • Kindred Bravely Sports Nursing Bra - Use MARIAM20 for $ off.

  • Target Sports Nursing Bra

  • Amazon 3 Pack Nursing Bra

• Amazon Compression Socks

• Silk Robe (optional)

• Hair Accessories

  • Headband

  • Scrunchies

• Water Bottle

bath items

• Bathroom Slippers

  • Adidas Women’s Slides

• Bath Towel

• Dry Shampoo (if you’re not planning on washing your hair)

• Essential Skincare items (face cleanser, moisturizer, creams, body wash, body lotion, lip balm, deodorant, etc. Below are the items I brought):

  • Z’non Face Cleanser

  • Skinceuticals Vitamin C Serum

  • Sunday Riley Lactic Acid Treatment

  • Z’non Youth Oil

  • Josie Maran Argan Oil

  • Z’non Silk Moisturizer

  • Eminence Organics Bamboo Guava Age Defying Moisturizer

  • Hydrocortisone

  • Aveeno Eczema Therapy Relief

• Makeup (I didn’t end up using mine, I just used an Instagram filter)

SLEEP NEEDS

• Fleece Compact Blanket

• Extendable Cord Phone Charger

dry food snacks (examples below are from trader joe’s)

• Dates

• Popcorn

• Lentil Potato Crunch Curls

• Nuts

• Seeds

• Roasted Seaweed

• Raisins

NEWBORN ITEMS

• Nursing Boppy Pillow

• Newborn Outfit

  • Little One Shop - Use MARIAM for $ off.