What did you take to the hospital? (scheduled c-section)

Re: What did you take to the hospital? (scheduled c-section)

• Jenny952 member

  February 2012

  Hey, I'm in MN too!  I had a scheduled c/s so I just packed my bag knowing I'd have a longer stay than if I had a vaginal delivery.  I also made sure to have real loose baggy pants, since I'd heard that the incision area can be really sensitive.  I also brought my own toiletry bag with shampoo, conditioner and bath soap since I knew I'd be taking 2-3 showers there and wanted my own stuff.  It's a good thing too since the hospital only offered me a bar of soap. 

  

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• skio member

  February 2012

  First, don't give up hope on a vaginal birth! LOTS of women labor and deliver babies vaginally with no issues after an induction. If a v-delivery is what you really want, keep your eye on the prize.

  And no, I don't think you need to pack anything differently. I did not plan for a c/s and I had everything I needed. If I can give any suggestions to c/s moms, it's to have a very loose-fitting pair of wide-waistband yoga pants for wearing around the hospital and for when you go home.

  GL!
  

  

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• harmonicbabe26 member

  February 2012

  Jenny952:

  I just packed my bag knowing I'd have a longer stay than if I had a vaginal delivery.  I also made sure to have real loose baggy pants, since I'd heard that the incision area can be really sensitive.  I also brought my own toiletry bag with shampoo, conditioner and bath soap since I knew I'd be taking 2-3 showers there and wanted my own stuff.  It's a good thing too since the hospital only offered me a bar of soap. 

  This all the way. Most important - pack magazines etc for a longer stay... My hospital said they give you a gown, robe and slippers for the entire stay and I am leaning towards using those just in case I get them dirty (bloody etc) so I don't have to mess up my own stuff, but I am bringing my own items anyway in case I want to feel more like myself or if the hospital stuff drives me nuts.

  

  
  

  

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• surprise3rd

  February 2012

  I prefered to not wear the gown and wear my own cozy clothes, shower, etc.  I also prefer to have the bulk of initial visitors in the hospital versus right when we get home.  The most important thing many people don't think to pack is their boppy pillow or brestfriend nursing pillow.  I didn't bring this with my first, but definately had it with my second and wished I'd had it with my first. 

  

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• sbuxsweetie member

  February 2012

  Since I went into labor on my own, I wasn't planning on a c-section but ended up with one anyway. Here are the items I actually used out of my bag:

  PJs & warm socks

  Clothes for baby

  Boppy pillow (this was a great help with nursing in the hospital)

  Nursing bra

  Pillow from home (comfier than the hospital pillows)

  Shampoo/conditioner, a hair brush, and stuff to tie my hair back

  Camera & laptop for loading photos and sharing them with friends/family

   

  That's really about it. I brought more stuff than that, like a going home outfit, but the pants wouldn't have been comfortable with my c-section scar so I wore my jammies home. You may also want an iPod or CD player if you plan to listen to music while you're there.
  

  
  
  
  
  

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• jmurphy1864

  February 2012

  I took my droid phone....whew that thing saved me from eternal boredom!!! I was able to take picture of my lo and post them to fb....talk to people on fb, get movies from netflix. Oh man I lovvvveddd it.

  As much as I didn't want to wear a nightgown, I highly recommend a nightgown and not pants. 

  General toiletries.  Ohhhh here's a good one....snacks!  My food at the hospital was really good but sometimes you just want to snack....and you won't really want to eat the first two days but after time your appetite will come back and snacks are good. I didn't remember snacks but my brother in law brought them to me and I was oh so greatful.

  Good luck! It is a wonderful experience!!!!! 
  

  

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• Agape2007

  February 2012

  The only thing I don't see mentioned above is to make sure whatever underwear you bring to wear (in the hospital if you don't want to use their) and for on the way home ride very high (granny panties) so they want sit on you incision.  

  From the lists I see all on this site most of them are good you just don't need some of the stuff since you won't be going through the labor part.  Plus you will be there probably one extra day depending I was in 2.5 days with both of mine, so if you are wearing your clothes and not the hospitals you may need an extra outfit. 
  

  

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• nikki_rob_weddingplans member

  February 2012

  One other possibility I didn't see mentioned above...you could be very swollen after the c-section (I think due to the fluids from the IV) and have a hard time fitting into your shoes you wore into the hospital.  No one warned me about that and I thankfully had rubber-soled slippers that I brought and was able to wear those home as there was no way my feet would have fit into the boots I wore into the hospital and had planned on wearing home.  So, I would pack/wear a pair of shoes you can expand in if needed (if you end up with a c-section and if you swell).

  
  

  
  

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• BrendaLou1969 member

  February 2012

  on the lighter side, my husband and I brought our own coffee pot - one of those keurig one cup systems.  It was wonderful.  The hospital coffee was awful and since I drink alot of hot tea it was a lifesaver, it was also nice to be able to offer visitors something to drink.

  If the house ain't burned down and the baby's fed it was a successful day.

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