Childbirth is the final stage of pregnancy before the long-awaited meeting of mother and child. Many expectant mothers do not think about the fact that fees at the hospital require special preparation. In order to comfortably stay in this medical institution, the expectant mother needs to have some important things with her.
In a fairly large list of things that should be taken to the hospital, should contain hygiene items for the baby and woman in childbirth. For comfortable transportation, it is advisable to pack in a convenient bag. Purchasing items in the hospital is necessary a few weeks before the intended birth. To make a list is necessary already at 30 weeks of bearing a child. Also, many mothers recommend folding in two bags - one for mom and one for the baby.
Collection of documents
The list of necessary things in the maternity hospital for mom includes, first of all, a number of documents. Firstly, it is required to take a card from the antenatal clinic where the expectant mother was observed. It must be passed to the doctor in the maternity hospital so that the medical staff is aware of the possible diseases of the new patient, and also received information about the fetus (weight, size, position in the womb, and more).
Also, the patient entering the maternity hospital needs to have an exchange card with him - this is the main document of the girl in position. It is the exchange card that contains comprehensive information about the course of pregnancy, periodic examinations during pregnancy, analysis data and ultrasound. After the birth of a child, the doctor is required to enter information on the course of childbirth into the exchange card.
During the fees at the hospital, the young mother needs to collect other documents, namely:
- passport + 2 copies;
- POMS;
- generic certificate;
- SNILS.
If the pregnant woman had an agreement with the doctor on the management of childbirth, she needs to take a birth contract. To prevent papers from wrinkling or deteriorating during transportation, put them in a protective file or folder.
If the future father is going to attend the birth of his beloved, he needs to sign a contract on a partner birth. A man needs to prepare a passport, as well as do a X-ray and pass tests to identify various infections.
Preparation of clothes for the hospital
Many pregnant women wonder what things are needed in the hospital. Modern maternity hospitals in many countries provide all the necessary clothes for all patients. However, in Russia such a service is rare, so the expectant mother, most likely, will have to take her clothes to stay in a hospital facility.
A woman in labor is recommended to have clean and comfortable shoes without heels for movement around the room. Ideal options are slates and slippers made of rubber. Buy this shoe one size larger, because after childbirth the limbs swell strongly.
The list of necessary things in the maternity hospital includes underwear sets for women in childbirth. At the same time, it is worth remembering that, according to hygiene standards, after birth, disposable absorbent panties should be used. It is also advisable to have a special bra designed for more convenient feeding of the baby. Such special underwear is able to support the breast, and it will also greatly facilitate lactation.
For a comfortable stay in the ward, a woman will need a dressing gown and a cotton shirt, as well as several pairs of socks. All purchased items must be washed with baby powder before wearing, dried and ironed at the maximum permitted heating level. Such measures will help protect the baby from dangerous infections.
Hygiene items
Many expectant mothers are wondering about what necessary things to take in the maternity hospital for mom first of all. Personal necessities include personal care products. A woman preparing to become a mother needs to prepare a toothbrush and toothpaste. Also in the hospital will need a clean towel, toilet paper, comb, soap, deodorant and washcloth.
Before giving birth, a woman needs to shave her hair in the groin area, so shaving devices in the hospital are also useful. You also need to bring thick and daily pads with you. This is one of the most necessary things in the hospital. To avoid infections, it is necessary to bring disposable pads on the toilet seat.
Many pregnant women wonder what necessary things will be needed in the hospital when breastfeeding. After lactation, many women in labor have cracks in the nipples, so a woman needs to buy a special restoring cream in advance. It is also advisable to buy breast pads that are designed to absorb oozing milk. Additional accessories that you will need after delivery can be found in the list below:
- Postpartum brace to reduce back strain.
- Baby wipes.
- Baby cream.
Many mothers after giving birth have problems with bowel movements, glycerin suppositories will help to relieve discomfort. They are safe to use and have virtually no contraindications.
Wardrobe leisure activities
For leisure activities, the list of necessary things in the hospital should include various gadgets, namely a tablet, phone, laptop and so on, because a woman in labor after the birth of a child will have to spend at least three days in the walls of a hospital. Do not forget to prepare and chargers for this electronic equipment. In addition, a pregnant girl can bring books, magazines, crosswords and other literature to the department of the hospital.
It is worth remembering that the administration of some maternity hospitals forbids having electronic equipment for their patients. About internal rules adopted in hospitals, you should find out in advance the woman in labor.
While in the hospital, a young mother will probably want to capture the baby, as well as transfer photos to relatives. Therefore, you can include a camera or a phone with a high-quality camera in the list of necessary things in the hospital.
Food for mother
Preparing for childbirth, the expectant mother should prepare food from long-stored products. As a rule, cookies, nuts, dried fruits, vegetables and apples are brought to the maternity hospital. It is also allowed to take dairy products with you. Relatives can bring homemade food daily to maintain the weakened body of the woman who gave birth. The patient is allowed to eat boiled bird, potatoes, pasta and sauces without seasoning.
Fried, smoked and spicy foods are prohibited. It is undesirable for a woman to breastfeed food that can cause an allergy in her baby, for example, seafood, peanuts and chocolate.
As a liquid, women in labor are recommended to use pure bottled water and natural apple juice. But from coffee, strong tea, carbonated drinks and even more so from alcohol will have to give up for a while.
To comfortably eat food, a young mother will need a plate, fork, spoon and cup as the first necessary things in the hospital. Also, the patient will need packages for household waste.
Things for the newborn
In the list of necessary things in the hospital for the baby, you can include, first of all, personal hygiene products. The first thing a baby needs is diapers of the smallest sizes. For the first time, one large pack is enough. Also, the baby needs a moisturizer to treat the skin in the perineum. Also, babies need to be washed several times a day. To do this, you need to buy soap and powder. All of these funds need to be bought in the smallest volumes, since some components can cause allergies in the child.
Many expectant mothers before giving birth are wondering what things need to be taken to the hospital. To care for the baby in the first days of life, you need cotton swabs and discs. They are simply necessary for the proper care of the eyes, ears, nose and umbilical wound of the baby.
Although doctors at the maternity hospital provide all the medications necessary for the baby and mother, in the future parents will need a number of medications to provide first aid. Drugs for diarrhea, runny nose and allergies should be at home with young parents. It is also necessary to stock up on antiseptics. Baby wounds can be treated with brilliant green, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, as well as potassium permanganate.
If necessary, a nursing mother will need to purchase a breast pump. It greatly facilitates the life of women caring for babies. Also, the baby does not hurt the presence of several nipples, soothers. If a woman was warned in advance about the need to have a cesarean section, then it is necessary to buy a number of medicines as prescribed by the doctor.
Clothes for baby
The list of the most necessary things for a newborn in the hospital can be replenished with clothes. After the birth of the baby, the newly minted mother needs to receive from the relatives diapers made of cotton material about 50 x 100 cm in size. Before use, they must be washed with baby powder and ironed. You also need to buy disposable diapers. They are sold in pharmacies and in children's stores.
In the first days of life, you can dress your baby in a bodysuit or a undershirt, while paying attention to the seams on the clothes outside. Also, a newborn will need a clean cotton towel, pleasant and soft to the touch. Since the child needs clean linen, it is necessary to buy several sets of replaceable clothes at once. A cap is put on the child’s head, in the first week it is enough to buy 2-3 pieces.
Things to check out
Before discharge, young mothers are asked what are the most necessary things for discharge from the hospital first of all. Before discharge, the father will have to run to the shops to carefully prepare for the discharge of his wife and child. The composition of the kit for the long-awaited meeting may vary depending on the time of year.
In summer, baby clothes consist of a standard set: a headdress, a baby's undershirt and sliders.
In the cold season, the kit also consists of a bonnet, a baby's undershirt and sliders, however, it is additionally necessary to put on a warm hat and a fur envelope on the child.
Clothes for mom for discharge
Before discharge, the husband needs to bring his beloved the most necessary things to the hospital, namely beautiful, bright and comfortable clothes. The discharge day for the woman who gave birth is very memorable and exciting, so she should look perfect. In summer, preference should be given to loose dresses, in winter you can wear a warm sweater and leggings under the jacket.
After childbirth, the figure of the lady does not immediately return to her original state, so on the day of discharge it is worth forgetting about tight clothing that emphasizes the figure.
After giving birth and a few days in the ward, the woman’s face looks tired. To hide defects, a woman in labor must use makeup (foundation, powder, carcass and lipstick). To make a beautiful hairstyle, a lady will need a hairpin, hairdryer, hair straightener and other tools as desired.
In order to capture a touching and important moment in the history of the family, it is recommended to hire a professional photographer or take photos on high-quality equipment yourself.
Documents for discharge
When leaving the hospital, do not forget that the staff should give you an exchange card for your mother and child. In the future, these documents should be presented to the antenatal clinic and the children's clinic. You should also be given a certificate that is needed to register a newborn in the registry office.
Home preparation
By the arrival of a new family member, father and relatives should decorate the room, be sure to assemble a cot for the baby, and also carefully clean the apartment.