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This handout is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Pack your bag by 36 weeks so you are ready when labor begins. Our providers helped curate this list based on what patients actually use (and what they wish they had brought). Save this page and check items off as you pack.
Comfort items and essentials for labor, delivery, and your hospital stay.
The hospital provides basics, but these items are yours to bring.
Your support person will be spending long hours at the hospital too.
You will not want to make stops on the way home. Pack these in the car ahead of time.
You do not need to bring everything. Most hospitals in the MomDoc network provide these items during your stay:
Ask your provider during your 36-week visit which specific items your delivery hospital provides, since amenities vary slightly between facilities.
Pack light. Most hospital stays for vaginal delivery are 24 to 48 hours and 48 to 96 hours for a cesarean. You do not need a week's worth of supplies.
Use a small bag, not a suitcase. Hospital rooms have limited space, especially in shared recovery rooms. A medium duffel bag or backpack works best.
Leave valuables at home. Hospitals are busy places with many people coming and going. Leave jewelry, large amounts of cash, and expensive electronics at home.
Pre-install the car seat. Do not wait until discharge day to figure out how the car seat works. Install it at least two weeks before your due date, and get it inspected at a local fire station or certified inspection station.
Pack a separate bag for your partner. If their bag is separate from yours, it is easier to grab the right items without digging through everything during labor.