 For the parents
What to bring into hospital
For Mum
- Your health insurance details (if applicable)
- Your antenatal card
- Two packets of sanitary pads – 1 maternity/1 regular
- One packet of breastfeeding (nursing) pads
- Casual wear for day time and to go home in
- Nightwear – preferably front opening for easier access whilst breastfeeding.
- Dressing gown
- Slippers/comfortable shoes
- Bras (nursing bras if breastfeeding)
- Toiletries
- Plenty of underwear – old or disposable
- Socks
- Old Oversized shirt/ nightwear/ t-shirt to wear in labour (hospital gowns are available).
- You will also receive a ‘Welcome Pack’ which will contain samples of nappies, wipes, baby
products etc after your baby is born.
For Baby
- Bonnet and Booties (for baby to use while in hospital)
- Full Set of Clothes and wrap to go home
Other Suggestions
- For your support person – swim wear for use in the shower
- Lanolin or Lip Balm
- Favourite Pillow
- Scrunchies
- Camera, film, batteries
- Address/ Phone Book
Your expected length of stay
4 - 5 Days for Vaginal Birth
5 - 6 Days for Caesarean Section Birth
Delivery Suite Policy for Visitors and Support People
It is the policy of this hospital and the Obstetrician that up to two support people be with you
during the labour and birth of your baby. If you wish to have more than this number, please
discuss the matter with your doctor.
Also, please be aware that anyone other than your husband/ partner may be asked to leave
the Delivery suite if the circumstances of your care make this necessary.
Giving birth is a beautiful and happy experience for you and your family. However, we know
that it is also very exhausting. Therefore, in the interest of the mother’s well being we ask that
visitors to the delivery suite immediately after the birth, be limited to grandparents and siblings.
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