What to Pack for your Hospital or Homebirth

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For mum:

  • Comfortable (loose fitting) clothes to wear in birthing suite and on the postnatal ward

  • Clothes to wear home

  • A nightie or pyjamas that you are able to breastfeed in (if choosing to)

  • Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush and hair ties, lip balm)

  • Underwear big enough to hold a maternity pad

  • Maternity pads

  • Maternity bra (no underwire) or singlet

  • Any medications that you take regularly

  • Items to make you feel comfortable such as own pillow

  • Phone and charger

  • Meals will be provided for the birthing person but you may wish to bring snacks for during and after labour

For pēpi:

  • Nappies and wipes

  • 2 wool/merino or cotton singlets

  • 2-3 long sleeved stretch and grows or 2-3 long sleeved tops and pants

  • Woollen socks/booties

  • Woollen hat

  • Woollen cardigan

  • Swaddle/wrap

  • Woollen blanket

  • Car seat

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