Ok, with only a few days to go, I just want to find out specifically what you all wore to bed in hospital at night after birth? I want to be comfortable, not too hot or cold (winter or summer PJ's?) and be able to breastfeed easily. I am hoping for a natural birth (but who knows, I could have a ceaser if there are probs).
So what PJ's did you wear, what bra (I've heard you have to wear a bra - is that right? Why?) and even what undies (ie. old ones)???
I wanted to be comfy so I wore a singlet and my undies, just like I do at home. There were 3 to a room, so if any of the other woman had visitors I would put on a dressing gown otherwise I just walked to the bathroom in my singlet and undies. Keep in mind the hospitals keep a constant temperature and its usually a bit on the warm side too.
I just wore my normal pj's that unbuttoned all the way down the front. the first few nights I used the depend incontinence pad/knickers and I didn't have a single leak ( I trecommend these to everyone - they were fantastic and really comfortable). I didn't wear a bra until the 3rd night as I had no milk leaking as yet.
A friend of mine suggested I get black pj's for the hospital (just in case there are any leaks, at least you're not walking around showing them to the world). They were hard to find, but I eventually found a pair at target. good luck!
I wore PJ pants and a Bonds BF'ing singlet. My room was surprisingly cool so I had a hoodie or my dressing gown draped over my shoulders for warmth....although I got VERY hot when I BF!
I wore pj bottoms and a t shirt, cheap black undies and maternity bra. With breastfeeding I found it easier to just take the top and bra off completely, they just get in the way when you and your new baby are trying to work out breastfeeding, also nice to get some skin to skin contact, promotes bonding and stimulates your supply, and you have lovely cuddles with your newborn . All the best for your upcoming birth, very soon by the sounds of it, so exciting!
I wore cotton PJ bottoms and top. Next time I would probably wear a singlet instead though as it is a bit on the warm side in the rooms.
I wore crop tops instead of a bra while I was in there as well.
Ditto on the pj bottoms. I have a really nice satin set with pants and chamise top. Always far more comfortable in pants post baby. Think its coz it keeps my wobbly tummy in tight so it doesnt feel so.... empty.
definitely cheap black undies. I knew I was having a c-section so I bought a size too big so they would come way up over my scar. Not a good look, but comfort is the most important thing!
I wore loose flannel pj pants and a white singlet with maternity bra. Have lots of black undies that are a size bigger and take your own pillow..During the day i wore trackies and singlets.
Hope everything goes well for you!
yup, i just wore my normal pj's and hitched my top up if need be. if you have a loose fitting nursing top that is comfy to sleep in then i'd go that too.
and a nice comfy maternity bra. you have them on as usually your bb's milk comes in and there is a leak-a-rama happening so good to have breast pads on hand too...
good luck! oh and slippers. they were my life-saver! DD was in SCN (unexpected) and i had to trudge up there at all hours of the night for feeds, so comfy slippers and nightgown can work wonders to cover up milk stains etc etc...
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Night-time gear for hospital
. All the best for your upcoming birth, very soon by the sounds of it, so exciting!
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