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What to wear to the hospital to give birth?
The day is coming and as new mothers we doubt about what to take to the hospital to give birth? Some mommies carry so many things that they end up returning with half the suitcase unused, others leave essential items for themselves and their babies.
It is necessary to have everything we need to give birth even before 7 months of gestation. In general terms, the bag, backpack or suitcase must be ready in advance.
This process can be very beautiful, but it becomes cumbersome when we don't have everything we need available. We will show you exactly what you need to take to the hospital when you give birth.
What to bring for the baby?
As mothers we think about all those things that we must take for our baby. But, you must assume in the main so as not to carry things that you may not have to use.
We leave you a small list of essential things for the baby:
Approximately 5-6 full sets, can be 3 full pajama sets and 4 more for the day. These should include their hats, mittens and booties. Do not forget to include their socks in case they are sets of jumpsuits and t-shirts.
Diapers for newborns, usually can be a single package of 10 to 15 diapers. That will be enough for you if all goes well. When it comes to natural childbirth, hospitalization can last from 3 days to a week.
Blankets and cloth diapers, essential to place in the place where the baby will sleep, to lay them on the stretcher whenever he is with you, or for the visitor to put it on if he decides to carry the baby.
A cloth for the baby is optional but always useful in case of an emergency.
The special set that you like the most for the moment you leave the hospital.
It may be that some things are left over, but these are the most necessary. It is not advisable to carry some scented products such as colognes or creams, wait for the evolution of the baby before using this type of product.
If you have to bring wet towels, make sure they are made from natural implements such as chamomile or aloe vera, and that they do not have much of an odor.
These recommendations are made because the baby will be in human contact with the physical world for the first time, and we must take care of his skin from possible allergic reactions.
Remember that all the child's clothes must be properly washed and ironed, stored in thermal bags (transparent bags) to protect them from bacteria.
What should the mother wear?
Well for mothers, some things will be necessary to allow you to be comfortable with the postpartum process. For example, the gowns with openings to breastfeed the baby and the inevitable clinical towels that help us with the cleaning process.
We leave you a more explicit list with those things necessary for the mother at the time of giving birth:
Set of clean sheets, every mother knows that having a set of clean sheets should be a priority. Even if you give birth in private clinics, they should never be missing.
Breastfeeding gowns, these are very useful and practical to be comfortable when starting the breastfeeding process. Try to make them cotton and have an opening for the breasts for the breastfeeding process. These can be about 4 to 5 robes.
Intimate clothing, here it is essential that they be about 4 to 5 sets but really very comfortable. In the case of panties adjusted to the incorporation of clinical towels by the process of expelling blood.
Bath cloth, take your respective clean cloth. It is recommended to take two. The big one for common use and a small one for hand.
2 to 3 packages of clinical towels, it may be that there are plenty, but that will always be better than missing them. Clinical towels are mandatory for your personal care.
Personal hygiene kit, we talk about soap (always natural), Shampoo if necessary (without much smell) toothpaste and toothbrush. In the same way your comb brush or comb.
Comfortable slippers to be able to mobilize, remember that you will be tired and perhaps with swollen legs. Slippers are perfect for resting your feet. Be sure to incorporate your usual sandals.
Depending on the place where you give birth, you can incorporate cookies or some snack-type things for a snack.
What should I bring to the hospital to give birth? Legal Documentation and Preoperative Examinations
This is something that is almost never mentioned, but always missing. These are your legal documents and the most recent exams.
Remember that in some hospitals, to be admitted or discharged, they ask you for preoperative tests (tests from the last 3 months of pregnancy) that are the most recent and the doctors will determine your condition in order to discharge you.
As for your legal documentation, we are talking about your DNI or identity card, if it is lost, stolen or damaged, take your birth document with you. Always have your legal documentation at hand.
In the case of quoting insurance, valid from 7 months of gestation, what is the procedure before being admitted to have all the papers up to date and avoid discomfort.
