There was another thread just recently but will try to dig it up for you.
A few handy suggestions are ear plugs and eyemask for sleeping, for labouring in, maybe an oversized large t-shirt, or some comfy trackies or singlet is what I started in, a pashmina shawl was great for labouring in undies but having it around my shoulders was nice to keep a bit of modesty, when Dr's etc came in, lip balm, hard boiled lollies, gatorade type drinks, snacks for DH, my DH took in a mag and read that when things were slow so cards isn't a bad idea if things are going slow(or better still - stay at home til they pick up ) nice pj's, lots of cheap undies you can throw away when they get wrecked, massage oil, heat/cold pack and um that's all I can think of right now! There is an article on the mian site with a good list too!
you may need pads during labour but i would suggest you get cheap crap ones, if your water breaks earlier in labour you may find them handy but you might need to change them every couple of minutes hence the cheapies are good.
beckles
thongs for the shower, spare batteries/ for camera
I birthed in the nude this time, not by choice but I had just got out of the bath and felt the need to push so they got me on the bed and broke my waters straight away.
I birthed in my swimmers top for all 5.
I didnt really have a labour bag i had my hospital bag which had every thing in it, it was in the labour ward with me, having a nice cosy pair of pjs to get into after baby was born just feels so nice and homely.
maternity pads, breast pads, lots of knickers, change for tv guy, mobile charger, lollies, hairbands, etc just a few items i had.
I had some tennis balls in my bag. They are great for your partner to use on your back. I also had a yellow stress ball, it got a lot of use during contractions.
Another good thing is some lollies and food for your partner. My husband ate all the food i packed, i got none.
Only thing i can think of for your labour bag is you camera, spare batteries, heat pack and as for labouring nude, i didnt wanna do it either so i wore a short nightie, covered the top half of me and went to just above my knees, i will def labour again in it, easy to slip on and off (especially handy when your getting in and out of showers or baths)
And btw you can never be to early to pack your bags, i havent done mine yet but thats only cause im waiting to get the suitcase off my mum. lol
i really loved having my packet of jelly beans...when my energy was going down during labour i found the glucose boost really helped (i got the glucose jelly beans from the chemist...).
i would also pack some socks as sometimes the feet get cold.
and cards are a great idea! my waters broke and the hospy made me stay in, and it took a good 5 hours for active labour to start...magazines are fun too (esp. the baby/parenting ones as it reminds you of what's to come!).
Comfy nighties (i use the plural as they do tend to get messy/wet).
) nice pj's, lots of cheap undies you can throw away when they get wrecked, massage oil, heat/cold pack and um that's all I can think of right now! There is an article on the mian site with a good list too!
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