Has anyone bought their own hospital gown?

This kinda sounds silly & vain, but I came across some pretty funky hospital gowns online the other day (no idea how!) & I was thinking of getting one. They come in funky colours or patterns, have press-studs all down the back so there's no worry about it coming open & they accomodate breastfeeding. There are a few different sites, but they all seem pretty much the same design. I thought well I have no option but to wear a gown for surgery & immediately afterwards so it might be nice to have something of my own that's more comfortable.

So I'm wondering has anyone bought one before? Are they ok to use at the hospital with everything needing to be sterile in surgery? I suppose I'd just have to ask them.

I wouldn't just for a CS but if you were faced with a series of hospital stays - particularly surgical - I would definitely go there. During my recent hossy stay I spent the entire week in a gown - just easier for the nurses to get in and do their obs - and I did wish for a lovely tie-die number - esp when the seer-sucker ones ran out and they brought out the ones that look and felt like bad hospital bedsheets LOL. But if you were going to do this, one gown isn't enough, you would need at least 3 - one on, a clean one to change into and one in the wash.

Just my thoughts. BTW, what was the website you found them on?

Sarah, they don't have to be sterile for theatre... however, I'd never let a patient wear a gown they have brought from home into an operating theatre (and I admit theatre patients on a very regular basis). I have no way of knowing where it's been or what bugs are on it (ie - how much of an infection risk is it?). Even if it were a hospital type gown that gave us easy access to your chest should we need it. I would, however, be more than willing to assist a patient into one when they were back on the ward.

As a human being, I think it is a cool idea! And would also be interested in knowing where you saw them!

Thanks for your advice girls, I've sent you both a PM.

MG after the c/s I know I will be in bed for around 12 hours before I can shower & get dressed again so thought it was a nice idea to at least be in something of my own IYKWIM.

Id buy it for sure. WHy not feel good after your c/s and feel a bit pretty instead of a sheet ;)
I think it will look so much nicer in pics too ;)

I totally get where you're coming from Sarah and agree with you. But from a professional stand point, I wouldn't let one into theatre. But like I said, I'd be more than willing to help a new Mum change out of an icky gown into a nicer gown on the ward. It might take a few hours to make sure there are no complications making you need to head back to OR but I'd do it there. Perhaps contact your hossy and ask their policy? Providing that the gown did provide full access to your chest should we need it - I honestly can't see it being a problem on the wards. I'm off to check out your PM now! :)

why couldnt the gown be put on just before Sarah will be going from recovery to her room?

Sarah isnt talking about wearing it in theatre at all...its the after when you in the bed, in your ward and having people coming left, right and centre and your in the bed and cant move to make yourself feel good or anything. I think its a great idea....you'll feel a little fresher so to speak ;)

I completely agree Maz. I'm not phoo phooing at all. I think it is a BRILLIANT idea (and wish I'd known about them when I had DD!). Recovery isn't likely to do the change as it requires the garment accompaning her into theatre. There is a chance it could get lost, infection control, limiting things in the theatre etc. BUT, do talk to your Ob. If they are happy for you to wear it, it is likely to be ok.

Sarah, they are really gorgeous gowns!

Oh no no, that was great that you told me that MG. Back on the ward would be fine, I actually had thought it wouldn't be allowed in the theatre anyway because of needing things sterile etc. After both c/s I had a sponge bath not long after being back on the ward so I suspect it will be the same & it would be easy enough to have a quick gown change then.