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The new mother is showered with abundant blessing and love by her family and friends after the birth of her baby. But the biggest blessing for her is a well-packed hospital bag that has all of her essentials she will need while she recovers at the hospital. A list for the mom is as important as making a hospital bag checklist for the baby. Here is a quick look at the complete delivery bag list for a new mother.
Comfortable & Loose Clothing Choose such clothing for the duration of your hospital stay which is loose around the breasts, hips and your tummy. With postpartum bleeding and painful stitches, you do not need an additional burden of uncomfortable clothing bothering you.
Scarf You may get visitors in the hospital while you are breastfeeding. Throw a long scarf over your neck to maintain privacy. This helps you nurse your child and comfortably interact with others at the same time.
Check-Up File The most important content of your bag is your medical file which contains records of your check-up details, sonography, medication, blood tests that you have undergone throughout the duration of pregnancy. This is very important to decide the course of delivery and postpartum care as well.
Medication If you have been on any medication during pregnancy, carry it along to the hospital. However, do not continue the dosage as before without consulting with your obstetrician. Women may even choose to carry a nice book to read, an iPod full of their favourite songs, a few makeup items, perfume etc. As long as what you carry is not harmful to you or your baby, it is absolutely to have your own choice of items with you.
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