What to Pack for your Hospital or Homebirth
For mum:
Comfortable (loose fitting) clothes to wear in birthing suite and on the postnatal ward
Clothes to wear home
A nightie or pyjamas that you are able to breastfeed in (if choosing to)
Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush and hair ties, lip balm)
Underwear big enough to hold a maternity pad
Maternity pads
Maternity bra (no underwire) or singlet
Any medications that you take regularly
Items to make you feel comfortable such as own pillow
Phone and charger
Meals will be provided for the birthing person but you may wish to bring snacks for during and after labour
For pēpi:
Nappies and wipes
2 wool/merino or cotton singlets
2-3 long sleeved stretch and grows or 2-3 long sleeved tops and pants
Woollen socks/booties
Woollen hat
Woollen cardigan
Swaddle/wrap
Woollen blanket
Car seat
For mum:
Comfortable (loose fitting) clothes to wear in birthing suite and on the postnatal ward
Clothes to wear home
A nightie or pyjamas that you are able to breastfeed in (if choosing to)
Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush and hair ties, lip balm)
Underwear big enough to hold a maternity pad
Maternity pads
Maternity bra (no underwire) or singlet
Any medications that you take regularly
Items to make you feel comfortable such as own pillow
Phone and charger
Meals will be provided for the birthing person but you may wish to bring snacks for during and after labour
For pēpi:
Nappies and wipes
2 wool/merino or cotton singlets
2-3 long sleeved stretch and grows or 2-3 long sleeved tops and pants
Woollen socks/booties
Woollen hat
Woollen cardigan
Swaddle/wrap
Woollen blanket
Car seat
For mum:
Comfortable (loose fitting) clothes to wear in birthing suite and on the postnatal ward
Clothes to wear home
A nightie or pyjamas that you are able to breastfeed in (if choosing to)
Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush and hair ties, lip balm)
Underwear big enough to hold a maternity pad
Maternity pads
Maternity bra (no underwire) or singlet
Any medications that you take regularly
Items to make you feel comfortable such as own pillow
Phone and charger
Meals will be provided for the birthing person but you may wish to bring snacks for during and after labour
For pēpi:
Nappies and wipes
2 wool/merino or cotton singlets
2-3 long sleeved stretch and grows or 2-3 long sleeved tops and pants
Woollen socks/booties
Woollen hat
Woollen cardigan
Swaddle/wrap
Woollen blanket
Car seat