Hospital bag.....

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What do I need to pack? I've just bought our first two packs of nappies (got all emotional in asda ) but how many should I pack in my hospital bag? Also, will night time sanitary towels be ok to use after birth? Or do I need special maternity pads? My mum doesn't see why I would. Also, how many changes of clothes for myself & baby?

Agreed on the maternity pads. In regards to the question about how long it takes stitches to heal, I was initially surprised at how much they bloody hurt and I could barely sit down for wincing and had to hobble to the toilets gingerly.
But to my surprise they also healed quite quickly and I could walk to the local shop and back (10 mins) by the end of the week. It was a milestone

The bleeding is called Lochia and can last for 6 weeks but it varies for every woman.