What to Pack

Here is a list supplied by Newcastle Private Hospital of what to pack for delivery and you post-natal stay:
​For mothers:

• Antenatal pregnancy record
• All current medication
• Camera
• Cash and change
• Mobile phone and charger
• Casual wear for daytime
• Extra bag or two for transporting extra’s home
• Footwear
• Hair care products – hair ties, hair clips brush etc
• Music and magazines- bring music that you like listening too on your iPod
• Medicare card
• Night wear
• Notepaper and pen
• Nursing supplies – maternity bra’s if choosing to breastfeed
• Personal contact list
• Pillow – bring your own pillow into hospital with a special pillow case
• Toiletries – deodorant, shampoo, body wash etc.
• Toothpaste and toothbrush for you and your support person
• Three to four packets of maternity pads
• Watch.

For baby:

• Baby clothes
• Car seat installed in car for travel home

Nappies and wipes are supplied.

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