THINGS TO PACK/BRING FOR THE HOSPITAL STAY:

MATERNITY BAG:

Night shirt (preferably with front opening for breastfeeding)
Disposable underwear (blood would probably stain even with maternity pads)
Nursing bra
Indoor slippers
Going home outfit
Bath towel
Face/hand towels
Breast pump and breast pads
Maternity pads
Tissue
Shampoo and conditioner
Small soap
Facial wash
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb/brush
Cosmetics (face powder/foundation, lip balm)
Camera
Books and magazines
Doctor’s referral letter
IDs
Health insurance/SSS/Medicare documents

FOR BABY:

Receiving blankets (hooded)
Bath towel
Shirts (tie-side or button down)
Diapers (cloth and disposable)
Diaper clips
Booties/socks
Mittens
Bonnet
Sterile cotton
Wet wipes
Sterilized feeding bottle 4oz (in zip-lock bag)

*Don’t forget to bring snacks and water!
*Number of items depending on length of stay at the hospital/maternity clinic