Packing For Hospital: Checklist for Labour & Delivery

Labour Bag Essentials

Labour can be unpredictable, so comfort and practicality are key. Bring things that make you feel calm and supported throughout the process.

Pack the following for ease and comfort during labour: ⁸

• Documents – ID card, insurance info, hospital forms
• Comfort essentials – Bathrobe, dressing gown, socks, slippers, pillow, nightdress
• Entertainment – Book, music, films or series downloaded on your device
• Massage support – Lotions or oils your partner can use for soothing touch

With these in your hospital bag checklist for labour, you’ll feel better equipped to take on labour with confidence and calm.

Items for after labour

Recovery starts the moment delivery ends, so having soft, loose, and easy-to-wear items nearby makes a world of difference.

Include these in your post-labour and/or delivery hospital bag checklist: ⁹

• Towel – For a refreshing clean-up post-delivery
• Pads – Maternity pads to manage post-birth bleeding
• Baggy clothes – Soft and roomy outfits for lounging and mobility

A little planning now goes a long way in helping you rest and recover more comfortably after labour.

Items for Father-to-be

It’s not just about the mum—the father-to-be needs to be prepared too, especially if he’ll be spending the night or more at the hospital.

Here’s what your partner should pack: ⁹

• Clothes – Spare set including something to sleep in
• Essentials – Phone and charger, camera, toiletries
• Entertainment – Book, games, music
• Comfort items – Blanket, pillow, snacks, loose change for vending machines

When both parents are equipped with a solid hospital bag checklist for delivery, the entire experience becomes more manageable.

Frisomum^®  – Our Formula Milk Alternative During Your Pregnancy

Frisomum^®, our preferred prenatal milk for mothers, retains the natural nutrients of the milk to support you through your pregnancy journey such as:

Vitamin D - Necessary for the absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.¹

Calcium - Helps in the normal growth and development of bones and teeth.²

Vitamin B12 - Needed for red blood cell production and the healthy functioning of the nervous system.³

Folic Acid - Folic acid is essential for growth and division of cells. Folate plays a role in the formation of red blood cells. Folate helps to maintain the growth and development of the foetus.⁴

Iodine - Essential for the formation of thyroid hormones, which supports brain development.⁵

Low Glycaemic Index - The glycaemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates.⁶ It shows how quickly food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when eaten on its own. The low glycaemic index (GI) could help the mother avoid being overweight during pregnancy, thus avoiding further complications such as gestational diabetes.⁷

Frisomum^® consists of essential nutrients which are formulated with DualCare+™, to support mothers’ and their children's daily needs. Read more on what mothers should drink during pregnancy.

References:

1. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamin-d/
2. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/calcium/
3. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vitamins/vitamin-b/
4. https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vitamins-supplements-and-nutrition/#:~:text=Folic%20acid%20before%20and%20during,tube%20defects%2C%20including%20spina%20bifida
5. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/maternity/Pages/iodine-supplements-factsheet.aspx#:~:text=How%20much%20iodine%20do%20pregnant,micrograms%20per%20day%20when%20breastfeeding
6. https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/what-is-the-glycaemic-index-gi/
7. https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/pregnancy-complications/gestational-diabetes/understanding-glycaemic-index