Ladies having c-sections---hospital bag question..

What do you pack in the hospital bag if your having a scheduled c-section rather than a vaginal delivery??

Re: Ladies having c-sections---hospital bag question..

I haven't packed my bag yet but this is what I'll be bringing...

Socks
Slippers
Bathrobe
Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, soap
Hairbrush
Hair dryer
Paper for scrapbook to stamp baby feet
camera
nursing bras
something to wear during the day when guests come
nightgown
coming home outfits for babies

Re: Ladies having c-sections---hospital bag question..

I had a c section with my first and one thing you definitely need are the thickest and longest sanitary napkins you can find. I think Kotex super over nights are good. Oh and if you plan on breast feeding the lansinoh cream helped ease the tenderness although alot of hospitals will have some small free samples. Other than that all the usual stuff. HTH

Re: Ladies having c-sections---hospital bag question..

Socks and extra socks b/c during the c/s my feet got COLD
snacks for DH
toiletry bag (toothbrush for DH and for me, toothpaste, dental floss, comb, brush, shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, nice soap)
really big colorful bath towel
flip flops
camera
extra batteries
video camera
charger
cell phone
cell phone charger
telephone call list including number for calling the insurance company to have DC put on insurance
and pediatrician
night gown
bathrobe (for when visitors come)
loose sweatpants and a shirt to go home in
extra going home underwear
nice maxi pads
magazines
clean underwear and undershirt for DH
hair dryer
lanisoh
nursing bra to go home in
nursing pads for leaking

Message edited 7/1/2009 4:13:02 PM.

Re: Ladies having c-sections---hospital bag question..

Also, I'd pack some granny panties - definitely no low cut underwear b/c it'll just irritate the incision. If you are nursing, bring your boppy/nursing pillow, nipple cream and nursing bras (I like the soft sports bra type the best). I wish I brought more sweat pants/yoga pants (again, not too low cut) and loose t-shirts for after you stop sporting the lovely hospital gown. Just remember, you'll still be swollen and have a belly, so pack clothes from when you were 5-6 months pregnant. You could bring your own pads, but I just used the hospital ones. You won't even mind that they are three inches thick!