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Get ready for labor and delivery at AnMed Maternity Center with our essential hospital bag checklist. From comfortable clothing for mom to a car seat for your baby, we cover everything you need to prepare for a smooth transition into parenthood.
Learn the importance of packing your hospital bag during your eighth month of pregnancy and discover tips to ensure you're fully prepared for your special day. Make your birth experience seamless with our expert guidance and family-focused care.
For Mom
You’ll want some basics along with items to keep you comfortable. A hospital bag checklist for mom includes:
- Bathrobe
- Regular or nursing bras (2)
- Cell phone and charger
- Insurance card
- Loose-fitting clothes for your home outfit
- Nightgowns (2)
- Personal items, like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, soap, cosmetics, etc.
- Photo ID
- Pillow from home for comfort
- Slippers or flip flops
- Lip balm
For the Support Person
To make it easy to focus on helping your partner, pack a bag with the things you’ll need as a birth support person:
- Cell phone and charger and/or camera with battery backup and memory cards
- Change of clothes
- Personal items, like a toothbrush, soap, etc.
- Reading material
- Snacks or change for the vending machines
For the Baby
Your new little one will need a few essentials from home, too:
- Baby blanket
- Car seat
- Comfortable clothing to wear home
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