Comments on: What Should I Pack In My Hospital Bag: What You ACTUALLY Need for Mom & Baby https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/ Modern Day Homemaking - Cricut, Glowforge, Family Recipes, and More! Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:02:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Surviving Pregnancy: The Third Trimester - https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-395188 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:02:51 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-395188 […] also want to pack your hospital bag, make arrangements for other children (if you have them) for when you go into labor, and if you […]

]]> By: Surviving Labor and Delivery: Prep, Terms, and More https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-395034 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:37:24 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-395034 […] that less is more, and check out my guide here to what you really need for your hospital bag. Some may even suggest having your bag in your car, because you never know where you’ll go […]

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]]> By: Katie https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-136353 Sat, 09 May 2015 21:17:44 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-136353 In reply to Becky.

I never thought about using a hands free pumping bra at the hospital, but I could definitely see that being helpful in different situations. I think that having shorts or stretchy pants under your robe is great!

]]> By: Becky https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-131757 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 21:55:43 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-131757 I don’t remember all my husband thought to bring anymore, but it was way too much stuff! Chapstick, nursing bra, and flip flops (Houston in the summer, so the hospital wasn’t quite as freezing) were what I really really needed. And stretchy pants to wear under my gown especially while leaving the recovery room. Even with an episiotomy the nurses didn’t need to check *that* often. I don’t care how long a robe or dress I have on, I just feel kinda naked without pants/shorts on and was so much more comfortable that way.

I know I’m packing my hands-free pumping bra next time. (More useful than most other things since the hospital won’t provide one for you. Sure we all have preferences when it comes to clothes/toiletries/etc. but overall they have something that will work.) While normally you aren’t pumping in the hospital and technically you don’t “need” one, they are handy if you must. I was so tired while pumping for my daughter while in the NICU and unable to nurse (minor blip, came home when I went home) that one time I accidently spilled what little colostrum I managed to express after dosing off a minute…. So frustrating!

]]> By: Robin https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-124241 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:36:09 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-124241 Just a side note from a Physician Assistant here.. You really shouldn’t bring any of your own medications to the hospital (especially pain meds- you can risk being over medicated). Missing 2 days of prenatal vitamins is not a huge deal, and the hospital can supply anything else you might need for acid relief. It is critical that you do not take anything by mouth (unless instructed otherwise) in the event that you end up needing an emergency surgery, the general rule for anesthesia is nothing by mouth for at least 6 hours- no matter how small a few Tums may seem! Also, have your partner or family bring a snack for you to have after you deliver to avoid the temptation while actively laboring (especially if the hospital kitchen is closed)!

]]> By: Katie https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-122819 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 06:21:24 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-122819 In reply to Megan.

That’s a great idea – it’s quite cumbersome to have to put everyone down, in order to not offend!

]]> By: Megan https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-122767 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 00:35:19 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-122767 This isn’t a comment to post necessarily, but at one of my prenatal classes they used the term “coach” or “birthing coach” for the person you bring into the hospital with you so you can avoid the husband/boyfriend/doula/mother/etc disclaimer at the end of your post. Just a thought!

]]> By: Katie https://www.clarkscondensed.com/what-to-pack-in-hospital-bag/#comment-4907 Sat, 21 Sep 2013 04:52:52 +0000 http://69.195.124.91/~clarksco/2013/04/what-you-should-and-should-not-bring-to-the-hospital-when-having-a-baby.html#comment-4907 In reply to Sarah.

I’m glad you liked the list! I can’t imagine not being able to eat that long; I was starving after having Jack! Good luck with your second 🙂 how exciting!

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