What to Pack
When labor begins, you may be so excited that you might find it hard to pack for the trip to North Memorial. It's a good idea to pack your bag well ahead of time. You may want to bring the following:
Birthing Checklist
- A list of your Birth Preferences
- Nightgown or pajamas, robe, sandals, slippers, nursing bras and pads for 2-4 days
- Camera, video camera, and film
- Anything that makes you relaxed and comfortable: music, massage oil, an object to use as a focal point, aromatherapy products
- Suckers, hard candy
- Shampoo, hair dryer, toothbrush and cosmetics, lip balm
- Extra Pillows
- Small change for newspapers or snacks
- Comfortable clothes for going home
- Baby's clothes for going home (t-shirt, outfit, receiving blanket and wrapping blanket)
- Baby's car seat - if you don't own one, you may purchase one from North Memorial's Health and Care Shop
- Infant pacifier if you wish to use one
