Anyone have the UCLH hosital bag list?

[GingerJulep]

Was given a copy of this at t birth class and really liked it - seemed to have about the right amount of stuff... So, of course I've lost it.

Does anyone have a copy? Or know where to download one? I couldn't find it on their website...

Thanks!

I've got one I was given at the twin class a couple of weeks ago. I guess it's the same but with less baby clothes? I'll dig it out.

That would be fabulous thank you!

Here you go, when are you due?

UCLH ANTENATAL CLASS INFORMATION
WHAT TO BRING INTO HOSPITAL

? Maternity notes
? Books, magazines if being induced

Labour:
? Old nightdress/t-shirt to give birth in
? Flip flops/easy shoes
? Socks
? Lip balm
? Bottle of water/sport drink
? High energy snacks
? Food for birth partner
? Pillow
? Hairbrush
? Hair band
? Music
? Camera
? Phone Charger

Post Natal:
? Maternity pads
? Toiletries
? Old/disposable knickers
? Dressing gown
? Slippers
? Nightdress/PJs with front opening for BF
? BF bras
? Breast pads
? Towel

Baby:
? Nappies
? Cotton wool
? Sunflower oil (good for skin and removing first poos!)
? Baby blanket
? Hat x2
? Vests x10
? Baby grows x10
? Socks

Going Home:
? Car seats
? Change of clothes for mum

Oooh Kate!

Is that you?

No sorry, I'm not a Kate!

This looks like a good list to work from where is my pen...?

Not you Cornwall, the OP!

The royal one...

Cornwall73 you're a star! Twins AND organisation... I guess you'll need it to cope with two!

I'm due on the 19th. What about you? Expect I'll be late (no signs yet and everyone in my family has been late).

Planning a home birth but packing the bag just in case as this is my first so quite likely I'll end up transferring in.

Best of luck with your two (or more?!?)

Pesto, wrong hospital, unless she is trying to throw everyone off the scent!

Ginger, I am booked for a c-section on the 15 Aug at 37+3 if they don't come earlier, and yes it's 'just' twins . Another thing I would add to the list are plastic bags for dirty linen. Don't know if you know this but UCHL encourage partners to stay overnight and sleep on the chairs besides the beds, even in the four bay wards. They have ordered recliners but not arrived yet, so your partner would also need a change of clothes/toiletries.

Good luck with your home birth!

Yes, very pleased partners can stay now - they changed the rules this year I think. Would have been the worst thing about having to go in if necessary but really relaxed about it now.

Good luck for 15th!

Ginger, maybe your midwife told you already but according to mine UCLH NEVER have enough pillows and women often go without!!! Beggars belief. Anyway, my hospital bag has had to double in size knowing this. Any idea if we need to take towels to UCLH or do they not get stolen as often?

I've been told to bring pillow and towel with me.

Time for an even bigger bag then. Feels a bit ridiculous to take almost a suitcase!

Have you considered the vacuum storage bags? I have just bought some from ebay to condense all the winter woollys and extra bedding while moving house.

Might be handy for hospital bag if you need to take towel and pillow but are short of space. Doubt you would be able to vacuum them back down for the journey home, but maybe by then they can be left/ disposed of/ chucked into the boot/

...when you leave the hospital.