Hospital Pregnancy Checklist

This is really is it! In a few weeks or days from now I'll be experiencing one of the most memorable days in my life. Giving birth to our precious baby. I'm counting the days 'till I've got to kiss and hug my little angel...


But before anything else, there are things that I need to prepare for my labor and delivery. Lourdes, a classmate of mine in masters and in pregnancy gave me this simple checklist of what things to pack for hospital. She researched this in the internet (credits to her source of information). I have most of them now and there is really a need for me to complete the things listed in this checklist before pain comes. And if you are also at this stage of pregnancy right now and bothered of what things to prepare and pack on your labor and delivery date, better check this out.

Mom Checklist for Labor and Delivery:

1) A small backpack is ideal as it don't take up much room

2) 2 comfortable nightgowns or  a hospital nightgowns

3) 1 comfortable going home outfit and shoes

4) Bathrobe, nightgown, slippers and a couple pair of socks. Typically, you and your baby will be staying in the hospital for 3 to 5 days.

5) Nursing bra, breast pads, nipple cream, sanitary napkins and maternity underwear.

6) Bathroom items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, hairbrush, soap, lip balm, towels and deodorant.

7) Eating or drinking anything during labor and delivery is not allowed so therefore you may take a gym bottle or water spray bottle for drinking fluids during labor and delivery.

8) Your favorite books and CD player. You may not be in the mood for any of these. But labor may take very long periods of time like 24 hours.

Use this what to pack for labor and delivery list and pack your things in a bag and keep it aside several weeks in advance so when the pain hits you, your partner just needs to grab it and take you to the hospital.

Baby Checklist:

1) Infant carseat

2) 2 onesies, newborn hat, socks and mittens

3) Pacifier

4) Burp cloth

5) 2 receiving blankets

6) Going home outfit and jacket if the weather is cold.

7) Newborn size diapers, wipes, changing pad and diaper bag.

8) Plastic bags for dirty diapers.

9) Baby bottles, nipples and formula if you are bottle feeding

Labor Partner Checklist:

1) Cash and change for food, vending machines and phone calls. 

2) Change of comfortable clothes.

3) Digital camera and camcorder, if you wanna capture those initial moments. Do not forget to charge the batteries.

4) Something to keep your partner from bored - books, computer or magazines

5) List of phone numbers and cell phone for calling your family and friends after the baby is born.

6) Basic bathroom items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shampoo and towels. 

Other Important Checklist For The Hospital:

Pregnancy Checklist:

1) Birth plan

2) Insurance cards, check book and credit cards

3) Address book with phone numbers

4) Hospital Preregistration paperwork, hospital address and phone number.

So, I guess we are all set for the upcoming labor and delivery. This is quiet helpful since I don't have any idea really on what things to bring. So start packing up now and ready to face the most challenging yet worth the pain of giving birth.