Any hospital paperwork that you have completed in advance.Your Medicare card and, if you have private health insurance, your insurance membership number.Your antenatal records (if you have them).For hospital admission (to give to the maternity unit’s admission desk) The following items are listed as a checklist, for you to print and tick off. If you don’t have a mobile phone, make a list of vital phone numbers to keep in your bag (such as those of your partner, your birthing partner, and whoever will be looking after your other children).
If you’re planning to give birth at a midwifery-led birth centre, your midwife will probably give you a list of what you need to pack. So, check what the hospital provides and what you can bring yourself. They may also differ in what they allow you to bring from home (such as pillows and valuables). having enough credit on your mobile phone.ĭifferent hospitals have different policies on what they provide for your baby (such as blankets and nappies) and for you (such as maternity pads).some frozen pre-cooked meals that you can use when you come home.some stores (for example, toilet paper, nappies and paracetamol ) for when you come home from hospital.a safe and comfortable space for your baby to sleep at home.the route you will take to the hospital.standby babysitting for your other children.having petrol in your car for driving to the hospital.And sometimes babies arrive early.Īt around 36 weeks, pack your bag so you’re ready to go at a moment’s notice.Įven if you are planning a home birth, it’s a good idea to have a bag packed in case you need to go to hospital for a premature birth, or if you have pregnancy or birth complications.Īs well as packing your bag, you need to plan: Think about what you might want to take with you, and set these items aside.ĭoing this early is helpful because in your last few weeks of pregnancy, you may feel too tired or distracted or busy to buy or collect what you need. When to pack for hospitalĮarly in your third trimester (after 29 weeks and until you have your baby) is a great time to get organised. The main considerations are what you and your baby need after the birth. Packing for hospital is an exciting part of preparing for the birth of your baby.ĭepending on your hospital, how long you will stay in hospital, and your birth plan, the items you need may vary.
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