Mom’s Delivery Bag Essentials

Mom’s Delivery Bag Essentials is a no-fluff list of things you actually need to pack for once you have the baby.   

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If you are anything like I was when preparing to have my two children, then you are likely 38 1/2 weeks and just realized that your baby is literally coming any day and you should probably pack.  Therefore, you definitely need this list of mom’s delivery bag essentials. 

Also, if you happen to be 20 weeks or so and looking at this, then kudos to you, I’m so proud of you!  Can you teach me and the others ready this how to not procrastinate? 

But seriously… Why is it so overwhelming to think of what to pack into of a bag that you are only going to use for hopefully a day or two?  It seems so much more complicated that if you were just packing to go away for 2 days.  

Today, I’m going to be sharing my must haves in mom’s delivery bag for postpartum.  We’ll share our newborn baby bag essentials in another post! 

For reference, Dr. Vivian Vega, Chair of the Department of OB-GYN at Inspira Medical Center Woodbury
and the new Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, recommends that your bags be packed by 36 weeks. 

So what do we bring? And more importantly, maybe what’s not even needed.  Because let’s just all go ahead and admit that when we overthink things, we end up packing too much. 

We don’t need to do that here. 

Promise me that you aren’t going to do that here. 

I’m waiting…..

Promised? Okay, good. Moving on. 

Listen, I’m not going to fill your list with a bunch of fluff and be unrealistic.  So here’s your perfect, no-
fluff, mom’s delivery bag essentials list for non-scheduled vaginal births.

Mom’s Delivery Bag Essentials Must Haves

1. Important documents –

   • A lot of hospitals have you fill out forms ahead of time now; however, it’s still important that you being along your ID, medical insurance card, and list of your medications.
   • I’d also throw in that if you have a written birth plan, bring that along as well. 

2. Lip Balm 

   • You will see this on every single hospital bag packing list that you ever read. And for good reason.  Hospitals tend to be dry and this can crack your lips.  Bring the balm every time! 

3. Hair Tie

   • My hair is always up, however, if you always wear your hair down, ensure that you have a hair tie in the bag.  Trust me, most moms don’t want their hair in the way during delivery. 

4. Cell Phone Charger

   • Not during delivery, but afterwards, you are going to be taking photos and videos and making calls — your phone will drain that battery quickly.  If you can, having a portable battery pack is even better since you have no idea how far away outlets are in your hospital room. 

5. Any of your favorite things 

   • If you wear make up, bring it. If you have a favorite toothpaste, bring it. Or, if you have to sleep with a certain pillow every single night, DEFINITELY BRING IT. 
   • Whatever your MUST HAVEs are in your day to day life, you should absolutely bring any of them.  Don’t go overboard, but if you must brush your hair and moisturizer during the first 10 minutes after getting out of bed, then those are two things you should absolutely be bringing. 

6. Flip flops for the shower

   • After you deliver, you’ll certainly want flip flops for the hospital showers. You don’t
     want to risk falling/slipping.

7. High protein snacks for after delivery 

   • I remember that with our second, she was born in the middle of the night and the hospital cafeteria wasn’t open.  Luckily, I was prepared with some high protein granola bars. 
   • Even if you don’t give birth in the middle of the night, depending on how long your labor is and how long it takes to get everything done, it could be awhile before you are able to eat.  Packing snacks helps so much! 

8. Nursing pads 

   • Even if you aren’t planning to breast feed, your boobs are still going to leak a bit of milk
     and nursing pads can help.

9. Nipple cream 

   • Nipple cream is a lifesaver.  Your hospital will likely have some, but it will be in those individual use packages.  We like bringing our own so we can use as much as we want and also to reduce our waste.

10. Sitz spray 

    • Thank. Me. Later. 
    • This stuff is AHHHH-Mazzinggg.  And your lady parts will be so grateful that you have this both at the hospital and once you get home. 

11. Super loose clothing to wear home

    • Repeat after me: “I will not bring clothes that I fit in before getting pregnant”
    • Postpartum, especially the first few days after is not glamorous.  Your body, for most people, doesn’t just snap back. Therefore, bring that super comfy, baggy clothes in order to wear home. 

Bonus 1: Boppy pillow. If you are planning to breastfeed, absolutely bring your nursing pillow in with you. If will help you start to practice using it and always be able to ask the lactation consultant if they have any tips if you aren’t getting it right away. 

Bonus 2: If you are planning to need to be at the hospital for an extended induction or stay, packing a robe and slippers to walk around would definitely be useful. 

Now go prepare to enjoy that beautiful baby! 

We hope you found this list of mom’s delivery bag essentials helpful.  What would you add to the list?

THANKS TO INSPIRA HEALTH FOR SPONSORING THIS SERIES OF POSTS ABOUT OWNING YOUR PREGNANCY YOUR WAY.  WE WILL BE SHARING MORE WITH AND FROM THEM OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, INCLUDING THE OPENING OF THEIR BRAND NEW FACILITY IN MULLICA HILL, NEW JERSEY. STAY TUNED FOR THE FUN!

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