What to Bring From Home
For mother:
- Cotton shirts or gowns, suitable for breastfeeding
- One comfortable daytime outfit that fits at 6 months of pregnancy (for going home)
- Robe, slippers and two pairs of socks
- Toiletries, including toothbrush and toothpaste
- Cotton underwear and nursing bras
For birth partner:
- Comfortable shoes
- Change of clothes that are comfortable to sleep in
- Toiletries, including toothbrush and toothpaste.
For baby:
- Sacred Heart provides baby with long sleeved t-shirts, diapers and receiving blankets for use in the hospital
- Cotton gowns or sleepers
- One outfit for going home
- Baby blanket
- Car seat
Snacks You May Want To Bring From Home
Sacred Heart provides meals and snacks to the mother around the clock
For mother:
- Gum or breath mints
- Sour hard candies or lollipops
- Electrolyte (sports) drinks
- Popsicles
For birth partner:
- Jerky, nuts and power bars
- Bagels or crackers
- Other finger foods
Optional Items
- Favorite pillows (two to three)
- Lip balm
- Massage oil and tools
- CD player and favorite CDs
- Pictures, flowers or other visuals (for a focal point during labor)
- Video camera and videotapes
- Long-distance calling card and a list of phone numbers
- Camera, film and batteries
