What to bring in your hospital bag!

[@amieparham7657]

I'd also recommend a book. It sounds ridiculous, but especially if you have an epidural, you may be doing a lot of "hurry up and waiting". Bringing a book or small project can help the time pass quicker. 😂

[@Blastedpanthose]

Yes good idea!

[@andreaknisley154]

It absolutely doesnt sound ridiculous to me. 😊. I love books.

[@nothanks1239]

I had an epidural with my first and just slept until it was time to start pushing. I was in labour for 53 hours and had an epidural in the last 8. I was exhausted by that point, but felt so rested and relaxed once the epidural kicked in. I'm due with my 2nd in less than 2 weeks, and hoping to get anothet epidural. Will bring a book with me this time.

[@AllAboutAndrew444]

I was in so much pain I didn’t want to hold a book to even read it 😭😭😭

[@BoyMom115]

I didn’t hear it so… EXTRA LONG charging cable. If you end up tethered to that bed with the bands to monitor your contractions and the babies heart rate you’re not gonna get to move around so you’re gonna want to play on your phone and there’s never plugs close enough to the bed for you to plug your phone in so you need one of those like 10 or 15 foot charging cables

[@ElleISOElohim]

Yes!!! Game changer!

[@kutie216]

I always bring an extension cord on vacation so I will make sure to bring mine! Thanks for the tip!

[@loreylane3918]

You can also always request a blue monitor instead of the band the put around your belly so that you can move freely.

[@Catch-The-Ghost]

Pro tip from a hospital CNA! Some bed models have plugs that work so long as the bed itself is plugged into the wall. ^_^ I can’t count how many short-corded patients I saved by showing them were the on-board plugs were.

[@IvyroseGullwhacker]

"Especially if they don't feed the father" shout-out to my dad's mid-labor In N Out run almost 26 years ago to the day!

[@latersugarpumpkin]

Lmao when my step mom was in labor my aunt and I went to get food and I bought my dad a huge Turkey sandwich 😊 he was so happy bc my step moms mom called him self centered when he actually hadnt eaten in like. 2 days. From stress and being busy. Man damn near passed out hungry.

[@hanC21317]

Those diapers are the BEST! I always recommend them to new moms. So much easier than messing around with the mega pads lol.

[@BoujeetubeAsmr]

I hate that you have to take your pants off to take them off though

[@hanC21317]

@@BoujeetubeAsmr that’s true. I just wear night gowns or robes through postpartum!

[@deathnote6612]

ALWAYS, hah

[@marabanara]

@@BoujeetubeAsmr nursing trick: almost all adult continence aids (ie adult diapers/nappies 😂) tear on the sides fairly easily! Sure, you have you put on a new pair, but taking the old ones off doesn’t meant dragging the dirty ones down your legs. Just tear off each side- be careful as it will just fall!

[@EditsByL224]

Omg yes those massive pads are so annoying the diapers are 100% easier at least with me

[@Gamer_Mama_0611]

Someone recommended a nightlight to me & many moms confirmed it would be useful. It's so if you want to breastfeed you don't have to rely on the bright overhead hospital lights.

[@citlalliyepez5379]

There’s always lights on in the hospital tho

[@Pomni.the.Jester]

@citlalliyepez5379 not when you stay overnight

[@Mommycarina]

Or just keep the bathroom light on and crack the door a little. Not like you got to pay for a light bill

[@LeafyK]

these seem like great baby shower ideas

[@marabanara]

Peri bottle! Particularly here in Australia, it’s not a common thing like I hear in the US. Super helpful. You basically squirt water on your vulva post vaginal delivery whenever you need to wee, and it drastically reduces stinging plus can help keep any tears or stitches clean. Highly recommend.

[@kamcorder3585]

Peri bottles are standard in the USA

[@proudmommytoowenandmilo2294]

I am literally wearing the robe I gave birth in twice and still use my blanket everyday that I took to the hospital too! My boys are 6 and 3 so I've had them for quite a while 😆 🤣 I can't part with my robe or blanket, those were the 2 best days of my life!

[@YOUNGTHUGGAMANELAFLARE]

My boys are 6 and 3 too 🥹 they’re literally the best thing I could have ever asked for, boys are a trip! 😂

[@sapphicalix]

@@YOUNGTHUGGAMANELAFLARE The differences between both of your usernames are so funny lmaooo

[@kabc0123]

battery operated twinkle lights are really sweet. Bringing your own water is a pro tip. I got so self conscious asking for more water and ice but dang was I thirsty. Hospital mesh undies are the best. And yes to something like a robe - comfy and easy open/close.

[@brendarodriguez9917]

I'm definitely saving this. I'm due in September so I want to get as far ahead and be as ready as possible.

[@annanas8162]

Good luck!

[@celestialblissfulness]

Im due September 21st with my second baby 💚 congrats

[@gianna1576]

congratulations!!!

[@deathbysnusnu8303]

I hope your birth goes smoothly and that you have everyone there to support you throughout your labor/postpartum recovery.

[@kimillionaire]

Good luck 🍀

[@thefryinator7774]

Don't use a plain white pillow case though!! I forgot to bring my pillow home and I went back to get it the next day cuz it had dinosaurs all over the pillowcase.

[@onstandbi-]

Goodwill for everything! Then u don't have to worry about price

[@thefryinator7774]

Still buy and bring the frida mom peri bottle to the hospital, I ended up using mine, it has an angled squirt thingy and it seriously makes it so easy to spray your coochie after birth. I throw it into my diaper bag if I think I might have to pee when I go out now. It's a lifesaver

[@LarixLyalliiAlpine]

Bring your comfort shows or audio books or books or whatever entertainment helps you check out as well.

[@dilapidatedcastillo500]

That fan was "cool" when wrapped around something. But standing on it's own, gave me mini alien/monster from War Of The Worlds vibes.

[@RK-fz7qc]

I actually hated those adult diapers, they are not a good option if you have a big bootie… they just bunched up and constantly gave me wedgies. Switched to regular depends and was super happy

[@EbbndFl0w]

Yes!! Lmaooooooo I used some after the birth of my first child. Instant regret. Felt my cheeks fighting for their life in that dang diaper 😅😅

[@RK-fz7qc]

@@EbbndFl0w so I’m not the only one 😅 I feel like everyone out there recommends them

[@STAYATINYARMYSIN]

I don’t about y’all but those hospital blankets keep me warm warm they’re so dang comfortable to me 🤣

[@aluradivert8329]

This is the most helpful video I've seen on this ❤

[@Annnamolly]

I used those diapers and got so many compliments from the staff lol!!

[@elizamarie4426]

I’m due June 8th I’m a ftm and I’ve really gotta start packing my bag so this is super helpful thank you!!

[@sapphicalix]

Good luck!! You got this 💕

[@khadijahweaver6213]

I'm due June 22nd, Good luck mama🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@pcbassoon3892]

I had my baby premature in an emergency. You can show up with nothing and they will take care of you.

[@TheSapphire21onyx]

Saving this I’m due in august. I’m so nervous but this videos helps thank you 😊

[@testdummyeuns1086]

This is pretty useful information, thank you!

[@kristaduke7528]

The adult diapers were one of the best things I took with me to the hospital! They're the bestt

[@mizixy9624]

A nightlight is really calming … The nightlight: *getting beat on*

[@paulettemoore47]

I wish these videos were around when I had my son. Very informative.

[@entirelybonkers8832]

Even if they provide these things it’s always ok to bring your own a lot of the stuff the hospital uses (like the bottles) kinda suck shape wise and as a plus size person and from what I’ve heard the mesh underwear is terrible too never hurts to bring your own if you still want to

[@GlamourNNail]

Don't forget a toothbrush! Somehow I managed to forget it more than once. You get so caught up in what all you need to bring and forget the most basic.

[@kamcorder3585]

I brought my toothbrush but honestly never used it, I was too stressed

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Most hospitals have them.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Another reason for bringing your own water is that IDK about where any of you live but where I live the water is bad enough to make you cross your eyes! I was recently in the hospital and the taste was so bad I couldn’t drink or eat. Coffee/tea were made in this foul tasting stuff so that was out. Any vegetables, rice, potatoes that had to be cooked in, boiled in, whatever other method obviously came out tasting like the water. I managed to get down enough water each time I had medicine I had pills to take so they would slide down. The doctors complained I was getting dehydrated and needed to drink more water. On the last day someone paid attention to me talking about the water and an hour before I left 4-20oz bottles of water came up on my lunch tray. So if you have crummy tasting water, by all means, take your own. I take mine anyway because you never know! The rest sound great. Wish there was all this info when my son was born.

[@venessalizabeth]

I brought my oil diffuser with lavender and eucalyptus oils and it was SO therapeutic and soothing having my own little source of aromatherapy-the nurses seemed to appreciate the nice smelling room, too!

[@hiddentidesgaming]

Can also use a specific scent for a keepsake of memory. That way each time you smell the scent, you can think back to the birth.

[@venessalizabeth]

@@hiddentidesgaming exactly!

[@abigailsmith8690]

Bring a backup for lavender because many nurses are allergic to lavender!

[@chrisbecker4412]

Also, just makes it not smell like a hospital! ❤

[@Baxfam1]

My hospital didn’t allow essential oil diffusers so be prepared for that in some cases

[@AmericanAkitaClub]

Love this edition!!!❤❤❤❤

[@kamcorder3585]

I'm bringing my own bottles and formula next time to threaten to use just in case. My son wasn't latching and the nurses wouldn't give me a bottle all night. Even though they couldn't get him to latch either, they said that I would figure it out. It took a nurse shift change and me becoming absolutely hysterical before my son got a bottle and fed for the first time at 10 hours old. Two different lactation consultant later told me that he would likely never be able to nurse, and 2 fronotomy procedures and weeks of tongue exercises proved them right. They also say not to bring your own medications, but my hospital gave me my prescription 9 hours after they were supposed to. I'm bringing my own and telling them I'm going to take it next time. I'm bringing way more food next time (a full cooler instead of just a ziploc gallon bag of snacks). I went over 18 hours without food (including 8 after delivering) because the hospital refused to feed me despite me begging for food because of the meal service schedule. Yes, I ended up suffering from postpartum depression later and attribute a lot of that to my experience in the hospital,especially the issues with lack of support trying to feed my baby. As a first time mother, it's not safe to assume that the hospital will actually take care of you so you need to be prepared.

[@liv6150]

Lmfao I just had an awful memory when I saw the exact same slipper I had at the hospital that my son projectile shat on 😩 I threw them away expeditiously 😂

[@mac__attack8609]

This made me laugh 🤭 what a story to tell him!

[@Ater_Draco]

LMAO

[@Gingerbreadgorl]

Ngl I haven’t had a single one of these things in my labor room but they’re cute ideas 😅

[@mts6107]

Also if you are pumping they have a pump so you don’t need to bring yours. If you are formula feeding they provide formula as well. I had twins in the NICU and couldn’t breastfeed them so I pumped (didn’t get any milk anyways not sure what they do if you do have a supply). While they gave them formula. If you do formula fed ask for extra when leaving, the nurses gave us a lot to take home.

[@CozyQueen_]

I brought a diffuser and it was so calming while hypnobirthing.

[@NimbusNotebook]

Next time I will bring my extra big cool pack to lie and sit on - we were lucky to have a mini fridge in our hospital room.

[@carolines3953]

First baby: packed for a month away Fourth baby: single tote bag 😂

[@DaphnieR]

I would also say if mom or dad has allergies have a can of specialty formula in case baby is allergic to your milk and can't tolerate the formula. Yes I experienced this.

[@rinfallon]

My mom is a new birth doula, definitely sending some of your videos to her!

[@hana67432]

This Video is very informative as well as Helpful Anna. 😃

[@madiesworld4493]

Can you do one with what to pack when you have a sleep study?

[@chinaaustin133]

I literally never see those bath products anywhere! I can only find them at Winco. Good to see them in other places

[@ciara4160]

Lol I brought a whole bag of nice good heathy snacks for my husband and and I I brought avacods mixed nuts dried cranberries a small bag of mandarins peanut butter filled pretzels and some granola bars because they feed the mom and baby but they don’t feed dad! It was so so having some good stuff like that for him so he didn’t have to walk down to a vending machine or leave every time he was hungry! We didn’t have anything like that the first time around because we were rushed in for an emergency c section but this second pregnancy was a planned c section so I made sure to bring some good stuff that would give both of us some energy! ❤❤

[@RyinnesMom]

Y’all pillows are top tier, my head melts right in them and I had a room where I was in control of the temperature. Shit was sweet, I was in Heaven when I gave birth lol

[@mothmanmother]

Bringing my own pillow was the best decision i made going to the hospital. My fiance had bought me a really nice one and it literally came in the mail the day before i went 😂

[@NicoleG1331]

Thank you!

[@GrammaNay]

Hair scrunchie!!! (Depending on hair length.) Baby book for footprints. Extra clothes for your partner. Charger for your phone/ tablet. A FLEXIBLE Birth Plan!!!!!!!

[@ricksandford7815]

You said the most comfortable adult diapers you've ever worn. How many kids do you have. I think you are an amazing person/nurse

[@buggiesmile]

I have that same fan in pink. It stopped working though cause it got knocked off the bunkbed 1 too many times. Still recommend though

[@JustMe-12345]

Some hospitals have really fluffy blankets though (it was an internal medicine ward... but they were literally those fuzzy blankets, just in white)... so yea depends ig 😂 😊

[@onstandbi-]

I've seen people who said that you shouldn't bring Cosmetics / other things to a hospital but if it makes them other feel good but there is physically or mentally who cares

[@mangobird75]

My number 1 recommendation is a roku. Gives you access to all your streaming services so you can have your comfort shows playing while you labor all day and night 😂

[@Egh0127]

All three hospitals I delivered at had thermostats in the room so I never got hot or sweaty

[@laineykleever2115]

Phone charger! That's a huge bag..I had no ambition to do my hair! After shower it was nap and hair went in ponytail. I guess I was lucky. I was a month early and spent 48 hours in the hospital.labored for 3 hours. Almost missed my epidural!

[@allisonhunter1063]

I can totally see you in labor curling your nurse's hair to stay calm lol.

[@rosaliac.386]

It's about time there are kinda cute adult diapers!

[@Penguinpowa12]

where can I get that penguin nightlight? 😩❤️

[@StephanieGrace19]

QUESTION FOR THE MOMS: is it crazy if I want to bring a diffuser? I cleared it with my doc.. but is that too much?

[@Rio26202]

I went to the hospital with just the diaper bag and car seat. We weren’t expecting to go to the hospital but my midwife sent me because something didn’t feel right to her. We were in the hospital with nothing for 3 nights. It was great (not).

[@Michellee970]

I didn't know ANYTHING was allowed to be brought in! I thought the sterile environment prevented patients from bringing anything in. This is such valuable info to have!

[@selenelobo9917]

What about for scheduled csections?

[@lollsazz]

I would NOT wear fuzzy slippers - ypu need them straight out of the shower, and maybe even IN the shower. Definitely a thicker robe, unless it's hot outside. Hairtie, chapstick, hand cream, nipple ointment, hair brush. Pumping equipment (don't forget to wash and sterilize it beforehand), just in case, unless you want to rent the super expensive hospital equipment. Clothes for baby. EAR PLUGS! Sometimes babies cry a lot, ypu can't do much about it, but have to keep tour cool. Soda with sugar in - you may need it to curb nausea and to get fast energy while giving birth. Pregnancy pants, and a stomach compression band - the stomach ramains large and the compressor can help not fewl like everything is falling out. Nipple shields or covers - if it's even slightly cool, your nipples can feel REALLY COLD 😬 I don't even understand the curler wand; curling your hair will be the last thing you will think abojt after giving birth 🙄

[@Ater_Draco]

She literally said to take things that are important to you, and for her that was being able to do her hair. Stop being judgemental 🙄

[@lollsazz]

@@Ater_Draco She left out a bunch of importsnt stuff and kept in something that will be useless to 99,999% of women

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

The sugar thing is. It a good idea. Many women have the sugar issues and didn’t know it because it developed later or failed first test and passed second it’s just not a good idea.

[@pandagirl4167]

Wish I'd seen this THREE YEARS AGO. :/ I was ill prepared.

[@bloom1r]

I’m three months postpartum with my 2nd baby and I want to be pregnant again lmao (not gonna happen btw at least not in a few years)

[@giodh5500]

❤❤

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Does post partum not mean stillbirth/ death shortly after? Always what i was taught to understand.

[@EbbndFl0w]

No, it means, by definition “following birth or birth of young” Post = after and partum = act of giving birth/childbirth The phrase is of Latin origin. I’ve never heard of it being used to describe death in any circumstance. Perhaps you are meaning a different medical term that sounds similar.

[@MauriAllure]

You definitely were not taught that.

[@habeshasister11]

Can you are absolutely a dad! Life starts at conception so y’all embrace being parents already 💕

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Clip clapputy clop. Usa health care is a flop.

[@annabelleharmon8546]

second!

[@Chickadeebunny]

Wait you sound like you’ve already had a baby?

[@Kat-cj8hp]

She has 3

[@Chickadeebunny]

@@Kat-cj8hp For real??

[@monab.7933]

I think she has 2 kids, not 3. She did a Get to know me video on her channel a few months ago and she said she had 2 kids. I doubt she had one more since filming that video.

[@Chickadeebunny]

@@monab.7933 Omg! That’s so interesting I wouldn’t have guessed. She has such a youthful spirit

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

None of that is necessary.