So, I had a scare a few days ago and had to go to L&D and get monitored for a few hours. I wore the hospital provided gown and it was like wearing a paper bag. Really uncomfortable, covered absolutely nothing....kept falling off. Just....yuck. Now, I know I can't expect to be "covered" at all times, I've had 2 kids...I know the drill...but I'm also not about giving birth in the equivalent of a grocery bag.
So, I bought one of those "labor" gowns that gives access to the belly and the back but still provides good boob and butt coverage. I obviously didn't have one for the first 2 births, so I'm curious if these are even worth it....or if nurses hate them because it's not hospital issued? Anyone have experience with bringing their own gown?
I'm not worried about how it "looks", I just want to be comfortable and relatively covered pre-birth.
Re: Special Labor Gown - Worth It?
The last thing I want to do is spend a ridiculous amount of money on a fancy gown that gets covered in 'birthy' stuff.
I've heard you can ask for 2 hospital gowns - put one on the correct way and one on backwards.
Check with them prior.
Personally, I find it a waste of money.
Our hospital has specific gowns for L&D, the snap at the shoulders and tie like a wrap dress so it's not exposed in the back, but you can easily access that area. For belly access to attach monitors you do have to lift the front of the dress, but you can always cover your lower half with the sheet. So I won't be buying one, however I do change into my own clothes as soon as I'm showered.
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I'm in the "waste" camp. It doesn't bother me to wear the hospital gown.
Jamie
nah, since I spent so much time in the shower the gown was the last thing I thought about.
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