Hi Girls!!!

This might sound like a silly question, but having never had a baby or stayed in hospital after having one, I was wondering what to plan for in terms of clothing...

I guess for labour a nightie would be the go...I know they recommend skin to skin contact with bubs once they're born...is this awkward in a nightie? Would it be better to get something that buttons up?

As for the hospital ward...I know you'd have to be aware of all that bleeding and discharge that happens after the birth, and that the nurses need to check you out down there from time to time, and then there's breastfeeding - so you'd want to have easy access to the milk bar...

I was thinking of getting just a couple of pairs of big mens flannel Jarmies (May baby)....

Did you also find you needed "normal" non PJ type clothes for when you had visitors or during the day???