What essentials shall I pack in my hospital bag for after the birth?
For yourself, you'll probably want to pack: your birth plan and hospital notes.
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For the baby, you might want to pack:
You should have your hospital bag ready to go between weeks 32 and 35 of your pregnancy, in case your baby comes a bit earlier than expected. A good time to start the packing process is around the 28 week mark, or at the start of your 3rd trimester.
Aim to purchase three to four packs of 10 maternity pads before your baby is born, taking two packs into hospital with you. You'll need to pack so many in your hospital bag because your post-natal bleed will be at its heaviest immediately after your baby is born and you may need to change your pad every hour or two.
Aim for one outfit in newborn size and one 0-3 months. Don't forget hats and/or socks, if weather appropriate. Your pediatrician's contact information. The doctors and nurses will ask you for this information several times, so it's good to have it handy.
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) told us that no midwife would tell or expect a pregnant woman to shave or wax her pubic hair before turning up on the labour ward. If you want to, that's fine; if you don't, that's also fine.
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When it comes to the first postpartum poop, it can take two to three days for you to go, though some women have one sooner. If you're anxious about your first postpartum poop, you are not alone. But remember, you will have to go eventually, and the longer you hold off, the harder it will be to poop without pain.
You'll need these as you'll still experience some bleeding from your womb (uterus), or lochia, as with a vaginal birth . You may need as many as 24 maternity pads , though you may want to buy more than this and keep some at home for when you leave hospital .
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Most women will stop bleeding between four and six weeks after giving birth. Some women may bleed for longer or shorter than this.
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