elective c section - hospital bag?

[xenabelly]

I'm booked in for an elective c-section in the new year and I'm just thinking of getting a bag together (just in case).

When i was expecting DD1 I packed 2 bags (an everything bag and a smaller labour bag). Do I need 2 bags for an elective section? Do I need to take anything with me to surgery or for the recovery room afterwards? (have been told I'll be in recovery for about an hour or so then moved to general ward)

I'm thinking I can probably just take everything in one bag....what do you think?

Take all in one. I had ds1 emergency and ds2 elective. even with a vague hope of going into labour, I packed almost nothing for ds2 because I hardly glanced at most of the stuff I took with me for ds1, so couldnt see the point second time round! i only took camera, nightie for later on, big knickers and pads and other toiletries. ended up being in a week due to few probs with ds2, but even then I only needed food and drink supplies really!!

nothing into surgery with you - don't worry about a labour bag - just pack your bag for the hospital stay. Make sure dh has camera in his pocket for the birth but other than that - no need for anything else.

Make sure you pack BIG granny pants, anything lower cut on your belly sits right on the scar (had to send my MIL out for some) otherwise the only thing I needed in surgery was a nappy for the baby!
Wont need anything in recovery, you wont be able to move dont forget so wont be dressed until after you can move around.

Agree with the hugest pants you can find. Also a flight mask and ear plugs were invaluable for me, as I can't sleep with the light on or when it's nosy as the wards usually are.

tea tree oil - few drops in warm water great for bathing wound.