Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital issued the following announcement on March 1.
The last trimester of pregnancy is a busy time to prepare for your new baby. Don’t wait until the last minute to pack a bag for your hospital stay.
“Go ahead and pack your bag a couple months ahead of your due date to ensure you have the items you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible,” said Sue McCarty, RN, nurse manager for Memorial Medical Center Family Maternity Suites. “Keep your hospital bag and car seat in a location known to both you and your partner so you can quickly grab it when it’s time to go.”
Packing List for Mom
Cell phone charger(s)
Headphones
Comfortable bra/nursing bra and breast pads
Sleepwear (if you do not wish to wear a hospital gown)
Socks or slippers
Toiletries (deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, shampoo, lotion, lip balm, etc.)
Hair ties or headband
Hairbrush
Insurance cards, verification forms from insurance
Birth plan
List of important contacts
Glasses, contacts, case and solution
Clothes to wear home
Packing List for Baby
Clothes for pictures
Clothes to wear home
Blankets
Baby socks and hat (weather-appropriate clothing)
Car seat
Reminders: Do not bring items of value or prescription medication. Also, make sure you set up the infant car seat so that it is ready to go when you bring baby home.
Baby on the way?
Register for Family Maternity Suites’ classes to learn about the miracle of birth, breastfeeding and many other baby preparation topics.
Don’t forget to preregister for your new arrival. To learn more about registration, visit your local affiliate hospital website:
Memorial Medical Center Preregistration
Passavant Area Hospital Family Maternity Suites
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Family Maternity Suites
Original source can be found here.
Source: Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
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