elective section hospital bag....

[ChaCha]

I had an emergency c-section 13 months ago but I can't remember all that is necessary for the hospital stay on an elective this time.

Any reminders please, i have the chance to finally pack a bag today.

Thanks

Everyone will have their favourites, but:

Antiseptic wipes/spray for the bathroom and loo
BIG pants to wear above your c-section incision
High potency arnica pillules
Lavender oil for your lumpy rubber hospital pillow

am bracing myself to do the same, chacha

am thinking:
arnica
flipflops for shower
nighties not pyjamas
nice smelly things
eyemask and earplugs
obligatory humungous pants
facewipes

maternity pads, breast pads and feeding bras, slippers. anti- bac hand gel

shall i post the hospital bag list?

then you can run through it to make sure not forgotten anything!

A "V" pillow and I also took my own pillow too.

Thanks everyone and good luck to you too marymillington - [laughs at obligatory humungous pants!]

Lulumama - Yes, that'd be great, then i can just print and tick off. Also while here will say thanks for all info given on VBAC - have decided on an elective though for a million and one reasons. x

WHAT TO PACK IN A HOSPITAL BAG!!

Maternity notes
Birth plan
Dressing gown (only a light weight one, labour wards are kept very warm)
Slippers
Socks
Nightshirt (to labour in) X2 IF YOU CAN
Second nightshirt/pj's (for after the birth - front opening is easiest if you plan to BF)
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, tooth brush/paste - treat yourself to a luxorious shower gel or nice shampoo..you deserve it!)
Hair band , bobbles, clips
Lip balm - esp if planning on using gas and air!
A watch (with a second hand for contractions)
Camera (don't forget extra memory/film, batteries)
Camcorder (although may not be allowed to film the actual birth)
Change for phone and parking - check how much parking is and if you need the right money11
List of friends and family phone numbers
Nursing bras (if BF)
Flash or anti-bacterial wipes (for the shower/bath and anything else that seems mucky) & anti bac lotion for hands
Cheap plastic flip flops (for use in the shower)
Hair brush
Drinks and snacks (for birthing partner as well!!) bendy straws good or a sports bottle.
Breast pads (whether you plan to BF or not) , although milk might not be in yet.
Big cotton knickers...not paper ones..if you have a c.s they cut right into the scar!
maternity pads - 2 - 3 packs as bleeding will be heavy at first....
Dark coloured towel and flannel
Going home clothes - maternity or loose!!
Care mats...to sit on in the car so you don't woory if waters break!

and a book or MP3 player / iPOD..in case yo have time to relax!

And for the baby...

travel sized changing mat in case hospital dont have one.
wipes...although some hospital encourage and provide cotton wool & water, take cotton wool anyway.Pads better than a roll as less fluffy!
Scratch mitts
Hat
babygros. or several outfits
socks or booties if not taking babygros..need to keep baby's feet warm!
bibs & / or muslin cloths
Going home outfit - think carefully about this, it needs to be easy to fit the car seat straps around and make sure it is relevant to the season!!
receving blanket for baby to travel home in
blankets for swaddling if you are plannning on swaddling
more nappies than you think you will need
Nappy sacks

happy birthing xxxxxx

tea tree oil to put a few drop sin warm water to bathe your wound - helps it heal nicely.