by Stephanie Atkins Photography
I've had two births now and met sooooooo many new mums so I think I've got a good idea of what you might need in your hospital bag. Let me know if I missed anything.
Things to pack/ to do for labour and birth:
Tens machine
Camera
Baby's bag
Mama's bag
Snack bag
Partners bag (spare clothes, drinks)
Wireless Head phones
Handheld Fan
Few tubes of frozen colostrum
Speaker
Phone charger
Usb charger
Extension cable
Projector light
Pillow
water bottle
Comb (for squeezing)
Hairbrush
Flannels
Flip flops
Dress
Lip balm
Giant pants
Black PJ's and nightie
Labour: (reminders for self and partner)
Spa music
Affirmations
Low lights
Keep hydrated
Remind me to wee
Rub my back
Light massage in contractions
Take video on phone and photos on camera
First child's overnight bag:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Clothes x2
Shoes
Nursery bag
Spare house key for grandparents
Special teddy
Photos taken of my own birth at Winchester, Royal Hampshire county hospital.
Stephanie Atkins Photography
Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset newborn, maternity and family photographer.
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