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chicagobride_07
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What to bring to hospital
chicagobride_07
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Hi ladies:
Due to some complications, I will be admitted to the hospital at 32 weeks and delivered by c section at 34 weeks. I am currently ~ 30 weeks, so it is time to pack the hospital bag.
I've seen alot of items listed online- but I'm not sure what is completely necessary.
Also, I've been told an abdominal binder is important- any specific brands and can I buy one at a physical store (as opposed to online)? I want to make sure whatever I buy fits correctly.
TIA!
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Re: What to bring to hospital
I didn't use an abdominal binder so I can't help with that one.
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The hospital gave me an abdominal binder after surgery and the nurses and OB showed me how to wear it.
Take comfortable clothes to wear home from the hospital-like loose fitting lounge pants.
Honestly my hospital provided everything I needed. I did bring my own clothes, makeup, bath stuff. I wore fold down yoga pants and kept the panel up over my belly. I brought nursing bras, nipple cream, tank tops, and a robe. I also brought a boppy which I used behind me in my bed and also to feed DS. They gave me mesh panties to wear (and pads too) and I wore those home. I didn't change into my underwear until I got home. I didn't wear or use a binder.
Good luck!
Good luck!!
My hospital provides everything surgery-related: abdominal binder, large pads, extra gauze for the incision, and the most amazing mesh disposable underwear ever! (I hoard them and ask them to bring me more!)
I just packed my bag for my 3rd c-section and I am bringing:
toiletries
flip flops for shower
slippers
yoga pants
nursing bras
comfy tops
an outfit to wear home
light reading
phone/charger
insurance cards/photo id/copy of hosp reg paperwork
gifts from big brothers to baby/gifts from baby to big brothers
thank you cards for nurses
non-perishable snacks: granola bars, trail mix, gum, crackers
some people bring their pillow from home
Good Luck!
Great list, I had forgotten flip flop for the shower!
I was in the hospital for 6 days after my cs and was shocked at how much stuff I had packed that I didn't even touch!
1. I wore the hospital gowns the whole time. Honestly, I couldn't care less what I was wearing and it was easy and comfy.
2. Those mesh panties they give you are fabulous. That's all I wore. Every time I went to the bathroom I put some in my bag, by the time I left I had enough to wear them at home for a couple weeks! Also, they give you all the big pads you need, no need to pack those.
3. Here's what I did actually use that I packed:
- a robe, you'll need it for walking around
- a pair of big comfy shoes (I had a pair of crocs)
- toiletries
- phone charger, camera (note: I packed my laptop and never used it)
- flip flops for shower
- 1 going home outfit for me and 2 for LO (backup in case the first gets ruined)
- An extra empty bag (duffle / carry on size) This came in so handy. They give you so much goodies when you leave, our empty bag was stuffed to the gills with everything for me and LO. Hats, mittens, tshirts, socks, formula (we had to supplement till my milk came in), diapers, wipes, pads, panties, those squirt bottles, breast pump parts (I got at least $75 worth various parts and accessories given by the lactation consultant), small plastic basin (that came in handy for washing pump parts).
as for other stuff, i stayed in the hospital gown and used my robe to walk around in, as well as flip flops. the hospital gave me mesh panties and big pads, as well as the abdominal binder. the only other things i used were my toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, and soap. all of which were travel sized. i just didn't have the energy to do more, even with the girls in nicu.
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