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hospital
checklist
Pre-labor Essentials:
1. Health Insurance Information: Ensure
you have your insurance card and any
necessary documentation.
2. Hospital Registration Forms: Complete
any pre-registration forms provided by
the hospital to expedite the check-in
process.
3. Contact Information: Have contact
details for your obstetrician/midwife,
doula (if applicable), and emergency
contacts readily available.
Labor Bag Essentials:
1. Medical Documents:
Identification (driver's license,
passport)
Health insurance information
Birth plan (if you have one)

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2. Comfort Items:
Comfortable clothing for labor (e.g.,
loose-fitting shirt, comfortable
bottoms)
Warm socks or slippers
Lip balm
Hair ties or headbands
Massage tools or stress relief items
Relaxation aids (e.g., music, essential
oils)
3. Hygiene and Personal Care:
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hairbrush or comb
Face wash and moisturizer
Deodorant
Sanitary pads or adult diapers.
Nursing bra and breast pads (if
planning to breastfeed)

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4. Nutrition and Hydration:

Snacks for energy during labor
(e.g., nuts, granola bars, fruit)
Water bottle with a straw for easy
sipping
Electrolyte drinks or coconut
water
5. Entertainment and Distractions:
Books, magazines, or e-reader
Tablet or smartphone for music,
videos, or communication

Postpartum Bag Essentials:

1. Comfortable Clothing:
Loose-fitting outfits for postpartum
recovery
Comfortable underwear
Nursing-friendly tops or nightgowns
Comfortable, non-slippery footwear

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2. Toiletries and Personal Care:

Body wash and shampoo
Postpartum recovery essentials (e.g.,
peri-bottle, witch hazel pads)
Maternity pads or disposable
underwear
Nursing pads and nipple cream
3. Baby Essentials:
Newborn clothing (onesies, sleepers)
Swaddling blankets
Diapers and wipes
Infant car seat (for discharge)
4. Documentation and Keepsakes:
Baby book or journal
Camera or smartphone for capturing
moments
Keepsake box for hospital mementos
5. Miscellaneous Items:
Chargers for electronics
Cash for vending machines or
miscellaneous expenses
Important phone numbers and
contacts list

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Other Considerations:
1. Birth Partner’s Needs:
Comfortable clothing and personal
items
Snacks and drinks
Entertainment (books, music, etc.)

2. Special Requests:
Any specific dietary restrictions or
preferences
Religious or cultural considerations

3.Postpartum Care Plans:

Arrangements for postpartum
support at home
Follow-up appointments with
healthcare providers

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