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hospital transfer bag for homebirthers

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GirlWithTheMouseyHair · 27/10/2011 14:28

I know there are a few homebirthers lurking around so thought I'd start a thread for a hospital transfer bag as I can't really remember what I'll need seeing as I didn't transfer last time.

I'm anticipating a fairly swift labour like my last one so imagine if I do transfer it'll be an emergency rather than for more pain relief, so am cutting out stuff I might need for a protracted labour in hospital (snacks, drinks etc)...any additions gratefully received

Comfortable pyjamas for me
Flip Flops
Slippers
Coming home clothes
Maternity pads
Lavender and Tea Tree Oil
Pillow
Sleepsuits&vests for baby
Couple of hats for baby
Blanket
Nappies
Money

er.....can't actually think of anything else!

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CheshireDing · 03/11/2011 07:15

Can i just add Haribo and a can of Coke to the list :)

elliejjtiny · 03/11/2011 22:21

Maternity pyjamas

I just got normal pyjamas a few sizes bigger though as it was cheaper.
When I transferred with DS2 I ended up giving birth 90 mins later without any intervention apart from a lot of gas and air for me, a heartbeat monitor that I kept taking off and a whiff of oxygen for ds2. Then I had to wait around for 3 hours while they did the paperwork Grin

gallicgirl · 03/11/2011 22:49

I found the hospital bag really useful during and after the HB as DP and MW could just nip to the bag for things that were needed.

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