what's in my hospital bag? pack with me for c-section birth!

[@NurseSydney]

I’m a labour & delivery nurse and I 100% agree with packing everything in one large rolley bag!! Congrats in advance ❤

[@olivia-zzushi]

Tell me why I watched this video. I have never had kids, never plan to have kids, never want kids, and yet I sat here and grinned throughout the entire video. I just love this channel!❤

[@misseselise3864]

i cried when she announced her second pregnancy

[@suzannahstulberg-rudesill8337]

Once I realized what a c-section truly entails it became even more astounding just how quickly they do the whole thing from first cut to final stitch. 🤯

[@crystalbsemanko]

Highly recommend the suitcase. So much easier than multiple bags! Maybe pack a small duffle bag for anything extra people bring you when visiting or things the hospital sends you home with.

[@misseselise3864]

oooo that’s smart

[@holymudblood]

Just FYI coming from a doctor working in maternity (in the UK), we do not routinely take the uterus out during C-section! Only sometimes to get better access. Also, it’s never completely “out” of you, we only exteriorise the top, but it’s still very much attached to your insides! Hope that makes sense 🤣 Love the packing cubes, seem very practical!!

[@KatrinaYeong4589]

What about getting the tubes tied? That’s what I’m planning on doing because of my heart condition and my age. This is baby number two and will be my last. I’m also in Canada and I remember only staying in the hospital for two nights and half a day.

[@holymudblood]

@@KatrinaYeong4589 in my experience it very much depends on your body, and some surgeons will exteriorise and some won’t! It usually doesn’t really add anything in terms of complications/time of recovery. Hope everything goes well xx

[@KatrinaYeong4589]

@@holymudblood I’m sure it will go good, but anything can happen, I’m trying to stay as healthy as possible with this pregnancy, but I’m ready for whatever happens. Thank you

[@Bribreezzzyy]

Sierra I don’t have babies, but I work in the hospital. Chapstick 100% you have to bring it

[@Ashley-bb5ts]

It's small enough that if she doesn't want/need it, it doesnt hurt to pack it 😊

[@Bribreezzzyy]

@@kelseyp600 oh dang. Well Kelsey I won’t recommend it for you 😂

[@althyastar]

@@Bribreezzzyythis whole exchange is making me crack up for some reason 😂

[@sws.custom.designs]

Our hospital provides chapstick. And tissues. And a water bottle

[@Bribreezzzyy]

@@sws.custom.designs ours provides “mouth moisturizer” it’s absolutely terrible 😂

[@TRYING222SURVIVE]

I don’t plan on having children. However I’ve been watching you since the pandemic and feel like we’re friends in my head. So this is lovely to see we’re close to the new arrival xx

[@LaurenBarker-i5y]

lol same but I’ve been watching her like years before Grace was born. I too feel like she is my friend in my head haha

[@createconsiderconnect3356]

Same! I watch her videos to be supportive of all her endeavors regardless if they directly affect what’s going on in my life.

[@Wendyroo6817]

💯 parasocial

[@tperlmut75]

Sierra I love your channel. Grace is so sweet, she is a beautiful little girl. You and Steven are the such good parents, and I am so happy for you and your growing beautiful family. I hope your next birth goes exactly how you have planned and I wish nothing but beautiful things for your family..

[@lexik5438]

I really loved having a sound machine! Good for baby, and for us. Blocked out a lot of noise and helped us sleep better. 🤍 So excited for you and Stephen!

[@lemnjuiceaholic]

I second this! I used KZbin last time and this time I am bringing a portable sound machine!

[@alyssawilliams1750]

Yes!

[@tonirobinson2389]

My 2nd pregnancy planned C for my twins (first was ab emergency C) was SO AMAZING. The difference between planned and not is phenomenal.

[@jenniferriske1328]

I agree. My first c-section was an emergency and the planned second c-section was so much more chill. It was in the evening and it was so great. I was able have all the tubes and everything removed early the next morning. It was great. I was in the hospital for like 4-5 days for my first c-section but my 2nd c-section I recovered great. I knew what I had to do. I made sure I was walking and knew what to expect. I always tell people not to worry about c-sections. If it saves you and the baby, it’s worth it. You will be fine.

[@teagan8908]

I love that new baby girl will be giving Grace a gift! My big sister gave me a stuffy when I was born, I'm 20 years old and it is still insanely special to me and is on my university bed. My gift to her was simply my new presence 😂

[@natw821]

OUT OF THE BODY? My god women are incredible. Sierra, I’ve followed you for years and it such a blessing to see you prepare for your second child 🤍🤍. Your wit and positivity have impacted my kindness and confidence to myself and others. Wishing you a healthy and seamless hospital experience when then time comes.

[@katelynhagadorn2219]

The present from the baby to grace is so great! I still remember to this day when my little brother gave me a littlest pet shop toy when he was born!

[@melissae5555]

I support the giant bag! Whatever makes you comfy girl! ❤

[@bw1193]

Just had my second 6 weeks ago. Baby was a planned C-section. I packed everything I could possibly need and used absolutely none of it. My recovery was so smooth and baby was healthy and we were eager to get home to reunite with our first child. We were allowed to leave 36 hours from birth which was the evening of the day after my morning procedure. We were very happy to be home so quick but it made all the clothes and toiletries I packed totally unnecessary. Still I was glad to have had everything ready just in case.

[@PsychologyVal]

Silverette nursing cups! I've used them postpartum twice and was so glad I brought them with me to the hospital for those first days of baby latching.

[@kathleenmeiste2975]

We brought a deck of cards and a couple of card games (uno, skipbo etc) to help keep us occupied as we waited. I would love a follow up video after baby girl is born to hear how the big bag went.

[@bethparker2320]

The big suitcase is a game changer! It’s so nice being able to squeeze everything into one bag

[@kaitlynrain899]

Literally JUST in time for lunch yessss

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

You make the world brighter. Thank you for all you do. You (and your family and your team) work so hard and all the love for eachother/your work is clear.

[@00iwilldare00]

8 weeks postpartum and totally ordering those dresses for summer! They look so comfy!!

[@aliviakoech6946]

Everything us mamas go through having babies you deserve to bring all the things that make you comfortable lol don’t forget something for you to wear home from the hospital in 😊 I pray your labor goes smoothly and I’m so happy for you and your family!

[@annakeetch5914]

Having it all contained in 1 bag is smart! And having extra space to bring home the things the hospital gives you… extra diapers wipes, etc.

[@Lindseyhannah1995]

I remember you saying Grace is a big fan of villains. Just wanted to tell you I saw Vanessa/ursulas from little mermaid at tj maxx recently! Not sure if that’s at all locations but thought it was so fun.

[@jordanzurek8069]

A heating pad for the postpartum cramping, especially while nursing/pumping. It was amazing!

[@alyssaking3516]

I swear by silverettes for those early weeks of breastfeeding! I wore them in my nursing bra anytime baby wasn’t latched. It was my first baby so I don’t know what the experience would have been like without them, but I definitely think they helped the pain/soreness that comes with the beginning of breastfeeding!!

[@rachelle2227]

I loved these too, wish I had them right away! Later on I got the wearable haaka ladybugs and will definitely use them when my milk comes in for this baby (due mid May) because I leaked so much when my milk came in, I’d soak through even thick burp cloths in an hour or two. Will go back to using these once I’m not leaking so much.

[@alopeezy]

You are literally the coolest, knowledgeable, kindest person on the internet. I love watching your videos! Even though I don’t have children quite yet, I am very intrigued with all your tips and tricks and will refer to this when the time comes :)

[@justjudycrafting7401]

When you brought out the huge bag I laughed so hard. I want pictures of the nurses faces when they see that huge bag.

[@sarahmarie3317]

Right lol gave me secondhand embarrassment

[@laurenjones6391]

get outta here with that negativity. Whatever is convenient and makes things easier on mom is paramount over anything. If she wants to bring 10 suitcases good for her. @@sarahmarie3317

[@laurenjones6391]

I'm sure they will think, "Oh a mom who prepped and did whatever she feels is best for her and her family." Get outta here with the negativity.

[@rachelkat]

@@laurenjones6391they won’t all think that lol😂

[@melissaw6446]

I can't stop laughing at that bag!

[@beckywood2635]

Definitely better than how me and my husband looked rolling up to the hospital with 1 duffle bag, a 12 pack of soda, and 15 Walmart bags full of things 😂

[@sammobren]

Just made my own hospital bag list as I watched! Love that I’ve followed your journey for sooo many years and now get to tag along (from afar) with pregnancy

[@tiffo2022]

As someone who’s watched a lot of these videos I actually don’t think you’ve overpacked for your situation. You’ve said that if you go into labour then you’re going to labour if you meet certain levels when you go in to the hospital that you’ll try to labour if you feel like it. And if that doesn’t happen, you’ve had experience with a c-section and what you used. Also your packing 3-4 outfits for a 3-4 day stay, the only thing you’ve packed that’s probably ‘extra’ is the blanket and a pillow but like comfort wise- definitely worth it from everyone whose said ‘I wish I had something comfortable while I was there’ You’ve also just consolidated it into one big bag rather than a bag for the baby, a bag for you and a bag of extras. Plus when you leave at least Stephen will only have to take one bag to the car when you leave so it’s less trips!! And also those snacks are a FAB IDEA!!!!

[@derikevans1076]

My wife and I are expecting baby Thatcher in September 🙏🏼😍 we watched your videos with the first and it’s amazing to see you and Stephen have another ❤️ congratulations

[@katemeeks8625]

I may have just blinked and missed it - but don’t forget your fan! Good luck with the c-section. Not long to go now!

[@sws.custom.designs]

She packed it

[@bdesrochers18]

Compression socks were a lifesaver for me

[@linasmom3816]

So excited I get to experience pregnancy again w/ Sierras videos!!! 5 year Subscriber & coincidentally we’re pregnant at the same time twice I’m only 7 weeks but I’m already thinking about the birth this second time around! 🙏🙏 from body positivity to learning lots about being a mom Thank you so much for being you & congratulations on Baby Girl

[@tilywinn]

Perfect timing! I’m pregnant with my 1st and most likely gonna need a C-section between May 17th and 24th due to placenta previa. Now I can just copy your packed bag.

[@Greg55bona]

My niece is having her first baby and I ordered a bunch of things from your list for her shower. Thanks so much for the great ideas

[@graysonsjourney5420]

I have had two c sections and mine went like yours did with my first. Except my son was stuck in my birth canal when they took me back. The second was so much smoother. Hope and pray for a safe delivery and healthy baby girl!

[@Smithmomma1989]

Omg thank you so much for putting a list of stuff you love in the description. Looking ahead and was like “I need a list”

[@zoebushby3860]

I have had the worst day ever and this video made me giggle. Thank you so much Sierra!

[@YennyzWorld]

I will be having my 3rd csection in 2months. Ask your OB if they have the pico7 machine and request dissolvable sutures. Makes recovery much better.

[@OnCamWithCami]

I remember when you were pregnant with Grace so vividly. Sharing all your pregnancy journey during covid was honestly the highlight of my days to watch. I was in my last year of college in the middle of a pandemic and felt so alone- and you helped bring so much joy in that by sharing Grace with us. I’m still not sure if I want to be a mother, but seeing you made my mind wonder. All this to say- the world may not have felt as slow this go around, but we are rooting for you sierra. Sending you all so much love. ❤

[@sunflow3r999]

lol not me at 37 weeks pregnant packing a LITERAL BACKPACK to go to the hospital 🤣

[@rachelkat]

I’m 35 weeks I don’t have anything packed and I’m almost positive this baby is coming soon lol😂

[@kailynbeaulac6296]

😂 I went in with only my purse and my phone with my second. I was only 34 weeks and went to check if my water had broke. Turns out I got admitted for an induction lol my husband had to pack everything.

[@samanthamccollough4986]

Good packing list! I watched your first one with Grace and I was pregnant and I ordered a fan bc of you and it helped me so much! I also got chills/shakes from the drugs and brought a fleece blanket and that was a life savor too. I was either freezing or hot AF. There was no middle lol

[@tiffanystrattan]

I had my daughter during the pandemic (February 2021) and had a c section and was in the hospital less than 48 hours. I had the my breast friend nursing pillow too and LOVED it!

[@jazmindegiorgio5191]

We just had our second c-section baby recently 🥰 you’ve definitely got all the necessities!! I also included compression socks and silverettes in my bag!

[@meguibo]

I just straight up wore adult diapers, I never regretted using them

[@KatherinneMcCallum]

I wish you vlogs were longer!!! Or more often ! I really enjoy your content 💞💞

[@Allison_647]

Just had my second 6 weeks ago! I think you bring up a valid point that you’ll be staying for a while in the hospital and want everything with you. I packed hardly anything (mostly snacks lol) and hardly even used what I packed, but we were only there for about 28 hours. You do you! Good luck!

[@2002momiji]

It's so interesting learning about C-section births. I had mt 3 kiddos "V" but i was a C-section baby.

[@kteee109]

Congratulations! So excited for your family. I've had two scheduled C Sections, and I loved having a more bland cookie to snack on if I felt a little nauseous or while I was breastfeeding in the night. I live in Canada, so our recovery in the hospital is much shorter (I stayed for two nights with my first, and one with my second) but I went through a lot of the arrowroot "baby" cookies while I was there! Maybe consider adding a nausea-friendly snackeroo.

[@annabrown3337]

This is soo exciting! Makes it feel real doesn't it. I had total flashbacks of you using that fan 😂

[@RandomChatters]

ahh getting so close! So excited for you guys!! ❤

[@gelseyhood8905]

The snacks!! That was something I didn’t pack and my gosh- having a csection at 1 am I never realized everything would be closed!!!

[@MisisBeauty]

Silverettes absolutely saved my breastfeeding journey, highly recommend!

[@michelleryan2074]

So happy for you all and I wish I'd been this organised! Are you packing a coming home outfit for you and baby girl??

[@nicconway647]

I’ve never seen someone add an empty folder to their bag but that is so smart… definitely gonna remember that for some day

[@Blondkairi]

THat is a cute idea to have the newborn exchange gifts with their older sibling.

[@abithorn]

Congratulations. I had my last baby in 2019, but I've watched the whole video with interest, as im feeling so nostalgic. We are in the process of parting with all the old baby stuff, and im weirdly emotional seeing people having more babies (im 40, there's no chance im having another one).

[@LemonJMG]

Dry shampoo was my favorite thing haha I was in the hospital for 6 days of attenpted inductions. Didnt have a hospital bag packed and lkved an hour from the hospital. I remember dry shampoo and my sleep mask to be my favorites!!

[@shelbyrose5407]

i wish i would have brought some of those mini toothbrushes you can buy that already have the fluoride on them. it would have been good if i needed to freshen up but didn’t want to/couldn’t get up to go to the bathroom.

[@ewitscaitlin]

Love love love!! We are basically the same gestation and I loved this! I’m also an overpacker because I’d rather have it and not need it than wish I had brought it 😅😅 also if I have a product I know I like I’m gonna bring it even if the hospital provides something like it 😅

[@susanmoore8074]

My new favorite snack is Rind fruit slices. I got them on Amazon and they’re fantastic. Just a quick suggestion.

[@iluvdnc25]

My 3 children all hated the swaddle the others used. So we had to have 3 different brands. Just an idea to bring another brand just in case. Also… our hospital supplies swaddles while we are there? Does yours not?

[@stephanietorres5679]

Oh my such a long labor with grace!!!

[@annemariebaird8427]

😅😅😅😅 that bag is fabulous 💜💜💜 after two c-sections, I only realised now that they take the uterus out. Wow, I had twins as well. Love all the snacks 💜

[@rachelle2227]

I’m due with my second in mid May. I will be packing my bag soon… I am totally bringing a large suitcase too. I wished the first time I had my pillow, and so am totally bringing it this time even though it’s big. The hospital pillows are not great. With that and an electric blanket and nursing pillow, I will need the large suitcase. I loved having the electric blanket for my first since I got really cold sometimes, but would also get hot, so I could turn it on and off as needed. My arms were so weak newly postpartum, so the proper nursing pillow was so needed. Also am bringing Velcro swaddles for baby. It was so annoying trying to swaddle the traditional way, and even the nurses couldn’t do it for it to last.

[@keekee69]

You’re so pure I love you. I wish we were besties 😭😭😭

[@rebachick94]

I’m glad you told us that you still bleed even if you have a c section. I found that out after my sister-in-law gave birth to my niece. Something about that didn’t compute for me.

[@shelbyragland]

My most used items I brought last time: Chapstick Fan Extra long phone charger Earbuds Always boutique underwear That’s literally all I used. lol I wore the hospital gown the whole time. Used their pillows and blankets. For baby I used his blanket and one outfit. This time I’m bringing the same things but also my pjs and a nursing tank instead of a bra.

[@kitcat03cd]

Great ideas! My next baby, I'm bringing a cosy blanket.

[@stephaniepennington716]

I am a notorious over packer but I usually use everything I pack and if I don’t I’m glad I have it

[@janetleticia688]

I am having my 3rd and last csection in ONE WEEK and lemme tell you! adult diapers are a game changer!! highly recommend over the hospitals underwear and for once you get home for those first few days ☺️

[@angiecats5298]

Lol I’m also having a scheduled c-section and watched some c-section videos to see how they do it and I was shocked that they took the whole uterus out of your body. I asked my surgeon about it and she said no… she’s not going to do this and that it’s more of an “American” method (I live in New Zealand). I’m really thankful that my surgeon isn’t going to pull my whole uterus out of me 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 I hope your c section went well and thank you for making this video.

[@siobhanpetracca8627]

Two sisters is an ideal combo!!! (coming from a gal with one sister 😋) So excited for you and this fun new chapter. Sisters are the best!!!!!

[@hannahzechariah5062]

On mesh undies in the hospital. Do you use / did you use last time any adult diapers? So many people I know loved them but when I had my first daughter being a plus sized girl the 2XL Depends were the biggest I could buy and too small for my hips. I felt like I was forced to wear underwear and pads because of a lack of size inclusivity. I'm curious if they have better sizes in the US. I am also pregnant with my second and exceptionally nervous about my second birth, likely a C section due to complications in my first vaginal birth. I am watching along with your journey to hopefully reassure myself

[@allyzmijowskyj9651]

I’m 3 weeks pp with my first baby and I had an unplanned c-section and I was an outlier for staying 48 hours after (which was the max our hospital allows - I’m in Canada)!

[@hannahholder5920]

Had my first with an emergency c-section. What’s so weird is I only stayed 2 nights and I had my son at 9:44pm. I’m hopping not to stay long again this time and I’m planning to have another C-section. Thanks for posting, I need to start a list!

[@lakshanabala3786]

Never been this early so excited🎉

[@sarahgutierrez1925]

I had my baby yesterday via scheduled c section as well ❤ just FYI I also live in California so not sure if our hospital has same rules or not but they are still on somewhat covid restrictions and would not allow anyone under age 16 to visit :( I have a 4 year old also so she has to wait until we get home to finally meet her baby sister.

[@fionashaw9097]

For anyone else planning on a C section - whether they remove your uterus during the C section absolutely depends on the hospital and the doctor you deliver at - it's definitely not a guarantee! There is some research to show that removing the uterus to close up the incision can improve healing outcomes if the incision is difficult to access, but there are many other methods to achieve this (and I would argue the uterus removal is a bit of an old school one). It might be more common in the USA, but I'm not sure we use it at all here in New Zealand where I live.

[@RanndiMarie01]

I’m not pregnant and my fiancé and I are leaning towards no kids, but I love watching your videos so here I am! 😂

[@stephanietorres5679]

Aveeno and cerave lotion have oatmeal in them will help immensely when it comes to itching!!! I hope the best for you dear!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@cherylmark1503]

Can’t wait to meet the new baby!!

[@arkansas_girl846]

I learned that if you hold your pillow against you on the way home from the hospital it helps with the pain of the moving car. With my 1st the pain was excruciating on the way home. I felt every bump a million times worse but someone recommended the pillow after and i did it with my 2nd c-section and it wasnt as bad.

[@veeramoss13]

I feel like everything made sense except the kindle. I can’t imagine having too much downtime if you have a scheduled c section and then baby will be here right after.

[@judyneedspockets]

When they do a c-section, they give you something to reduce pain for the 48 hours following but it makes you very itchy. I had 3 c-sections.

[@ShannonMoffitt-lk7fl]

Ask for Benadryl for the itching. I get that and my hands turn beat red, Benadryl helps instantly

[@alexisn.k.789]

It’s so wild hearing you say things like “I’m being two sleepers for her” like that’s a real baby you’re about to have and meet so so soon!!

[@serenitymattingly]

I'm all for the suitcase, way easier to wheel 1 bag then to carry 3-4 smaller ones

[@rachaelsummers4665]

Fridamom c section underwear were life changing for me - 10/10 recommend

[@cassie6349]

Everyone here that is getting an idea of what you need as a mom of 3 the blanket, pillow, & snacks are ESSENTIAL! Hospital food and bedding is awful and you will not regret taking it for even 1 second!

[@VictoriasDIY]

I feel like I should sue the hospital where I had my son. I had a c-section and we were sent home before he was 48 hours old. In fact, I had to carry him back for another pku test because he was a little jaundice. They had to wait 48 hours to do the test. I had him at 10:54 that night, they had me up at 6am taking out my catheter and I was up walking. They took my staples out and put surgi strips on the incision and said they would come off in about a week and sent me home. I went home and started doing housework and taking care of my son. Times have changed. It is like going to a spa now! Congratulations to you and your family.

[@taranorman5023]

Their itching is from the pain meds wearing off! I highly recommended a backscratcher post c-section!

[@shescuteandcasual]

No kids but here for the vibes and post c-section awareness

[@anabasoco8268]

I also had that itching feeling after my c-section and my nurse gave me Benadryl because I was having an allergic reaction 🙃

[@melissaferguson7630]

Things to add: Dry shampoo Hair ties/handbands Chap stick Heating pad Hakka A syringe Any meds or vitamins you take Baby nail file (newborn nails are crazy sharp but too thin to clip) Sound machine or white noise machine hospitals are SO loud, we had a small portable one Add in drinks to your snacks- I did the body amor ones and some coffees because I would get so thirsty in the middle of the night and early morning before the cafeteria was open.

[@melissaferguson7630]

I’ve never had a C-section but I had to stay 7 days after one of my births because my son was in the NICU. It was so nice having all the things I needed. I wish I had brought pillows & blankets. My husband did for him and he was sweet and left them once he went home to be with our older kiddos. I would of been miserable without them because they couldn’t bring me enough pillows and blankets my temperature was also all over the place postpartum

[@judyneedspockets]

I'd suggest a warmer cardigan. It can get very colf.

[@l.m.4475]

I had a 30 hr labour and emergency c section. My son had a stroke during labour. I have to have repeat c sections with extra monitoring. :(

[@keely1993]

That’s the suitcase lane Kim took to go to Korea in Gilmore girls right?