What to Pack for your Hospital or Homebirth

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