Mum Must Haves |
Maternity notes and birth plan |
Nightdress or large t-shirt for labour
(with front opening if planning to breastfeed) |
Slippers |
Cozy socks. Your feet might get cold during labour |
Personal toiletries/Washbag/Makeup/Hairbrush |
Towel |
Sanitary towels |
Nursing pads |
Disposable panties |
Change of clothes for after labour and for going home (with front opening if planning to breastfeed) |
Loose change for parking and phone |
Optional |
Camera |
Tens machine |
Other pain relief: massage oil/aromatherapy oil/labour bath ease |
Nipple cream/breast soothers |
Nursing bra (if planning to breastfeed) or support/sleep bra |
Lip balm |
Music/magazines/books |
Drinks and energy snacks for you and your birth partner |
