What items are needed to prepare the delivery supplies?

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At the end of pregnancy, the careful preparation of a birthing device, including all necessary items and important papers, helps you not be passive if you suddenly have signs of labor. Below is a list of essential items and important documents that you will need to bring with you during your delivery.

Only a few weeks left, you will officially "run out". This is the time when you and your husband have to "prepare" and "wind up" spiritually ready to welcome your baby. In addition to equipping with knowledge about the signs of delivery , it is also an indispensable part to make a plan to prepare for delivery and make a list of essential items that need to be prepared before passing through very carefully.

Prepare the necessary documents in the delivery basket

To the ninth month of pregnancy, you need to prepare all the necessary documents in the delivery cart because from this stage on, you can go into labor at any time. That makes the procedure for your baby's hospital admission quick and easy.

When preparing your delivery kit, be sure to bring the following documents with you:

Identity card

Copy of household registration book

Health insurance card

Note that these types of documents should be pre-photocopied into several copies for your convenience when completing hospital admission procedures, making birth certificates for your baby ...

In addition, you need to bring the pregnancy check-up book and the latest papers for testing, ultrasound ... This helps the doctor to understand the health status of your pregnancy as well as your unborn baby. From there give the most appropriate plan for your birth process smoothly. If you don't have a smartphone, bring a pen and notepad with you as you will probably need them.

In addition, the expert also advises that you should bring a birth plan sheet so that the birthing process is carried out according to your wishes as much as possible.

Prepare a delivery item for pregnant mothers

When preparing your delivery gear, bring all the essentials and things that you love. aFamilyToday Health will suggest items to prepare for when preparing a hospital delivery kit.

1. Prepare your clothes

The neat, easy-to-change clothes will save you a lot of time while you are struggling with the birth and care of a newborn. Before going to the hospital, you should prepare:

Clothes worn in hospital. During your stay in the hospital, you will be given daily change clothes by medical staff. However, bring 2-3 sets to change if your clothes are accidentally dirty, but it is not time to change the hospital changing time. Note that you should bring a shirt with buttons on the front or wide neck so that you can breastfeed easily (if you are breastfeeding).

Clothes to wear when discharged from the hospital.

5 bras (breast-feeding type only).

4-5 pairs of socks because you may feel cold in your legs during labor .

3 - 4 packs of disposable underwear.

Always wear comfortable clothing. Choose a short-sleeved or loose-sleeve shirt so that your health care provider can take your blood pressure reading anytime after you are admitted to the hospital to wait for your baby's birth.

2. Prepare toiletries

Cleaning your body before and after labor will help you feel more comfortable and can help prevent postpartum infections. Please note that you should bring the following items when preparing your delivery kit:

3 bags of sanitary napkin type for pregnant women.

4 - 5 waterproof pads.

2 - 3 towels.

2-3 coats to keep warm with shawl (if giving birth in the cold season).

Bath gel, cleanser, shampoo.

Gynecological hygiene solution.

Hair combs, hair clips / ties, makeup bags, nail clippers.

Toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash.

3. Prepare the items you love

Remember that giving birth is not only about labor pain, it is also an important and meaningful moment for both you and your family. So, you should feel free to consider this a fun experience and help yourself "enjoy" the days of giving birth at the hospital by bringing along your favorite items such as:

A favorite book, story or magazine.

Phone to contact with good news to relatives and friends.

Bring your camera and video camera to record your baby's first moments when she comes to this world.

Essential oil masage or favorite massage device. According to BabyCentre , massage can help you feel more comfortable the signs of labor appear.

You can bring some candies, fruit or snacks like sandwiches… in case you're hungry.

Prepare your baby's delivery gear

Surely by this stage, you have purchased many baby supplies . But when organizing the delivery basket, you may wonder what you need to bring and what to best care for your baby while in the hospital. Here are a few suggestions for you:

Clothes for babies about 5 sets.

1 bag of diapers.

2 - 3 hats, 3 -4 sets of gloves and socks.

2 - 3 large soft towels to wrap the baby to help keep the baby warm.

About 10 small buckets, 1-2 large buckets to wipe yourself after bathing.

1 set of pillows, blankets.

1 bottle of infant formula, bottle, small stainless steel spoon, small cup, bottle washing device and bottle washing solution (in case mothers do not have milk or cesarean mothers cannot breastfeed their babies directly ).

Some other items such as: cotton balls, cotton swabs, tongue latches, normal saline, diaper rash cream.

Make a detailed list of what to shop for you and your baby about to be born and complete the purchase about a month before the due date. This will help you have time to properly prepare everything and not be passive if there are signs of early labor.

How does a husband need to prepare a delivery item?

Not only pregnant mothers, husbands also need to pay attention to prepare before sending their wives to delivery . Items that men should pack and bring when taking their wives to deliver include:

Cash (an amount of about 6 - 8 million VND) or ATM card in the wallet to be able to pay hospital fees and related expenses anytime.

Be prepared to pay the change to pay the parking fee when going in and out of the hospital, buying drinks or other miscellaneous items ... This saves you a lot of time without having to get your balance back.

Phone, backup charger.

Personal hygiene tools such as face washcloths, towels, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream ...

4 - 5 sets of clothes for easy change. If it is cold, bring warm gear.

Bring some pain relievers and anti-colic pills to use as needed.

Choose a pair of comfortable slippers or comfortable shoes for easy and quick travel in hospital

Bring a separate pillow (if necessary) so that you can take advantage of a good nap.

Note other than preparing a birthing suit

In addition to preparing the delivery gear, you will need to arrange work and daily life as well as learn fertility knowledge so that you can go smoothly and safely.

1. For workplaces

If you are working, notify the Administration - Human Resources department or your manager of your due date and your plan to take leave after delivery. This helps them to have a plan to assign someone to take over your work while you are on maternity leave or to assist with maternity problems.

2. Seek support from loved ones

You can reach out to relatives and friends for the best support in the process of preparing for the birth, such as a few things:

Ask your husband or maid to clean your house, wash blankets, blankets, pillows, curtains ... before you give birth.

Ask about friends and relatives (who gave birth) to choose a safe and suitable place for you.

Determine who will take you to the delivery, take care of you and your baby the days after birth.

Find someone to support you with housework and baby care. It could be a family member, a housekeeper who works by the hour ... In addition, if you have an older child but the baby cannot take care of himself, you need to find someone you can trust to look after the baby when you come in. Childbirth hospital.

Discuss specifically with your husband and other family members (if any) about taking care of the baby, home. Who can share with you, assign specific work.

Make a specific list of foods you need to use in about 2 weeks and buy them at least 1 week before your due date.

3. Prepare knowledge and spirit

In order for the delivery process to go smoothly and quickly, you will need to equip yourself with a lot of knowledge about the stage of giving birth and also how to stay mentally when the pain of labor begins. Don't forget to do the following:

Learn about the stages of labor, as knowing what's going to make you feel more secure in the delivery room.

Take the time to learn to recognize the signs of delivery, breathing techniques during labor , relaxation at birth. Breathing properly not only helps to relieve pain during childbirth, but also helps to exchange oxygen for the fetus better.

Learn about uncontrolled urination, postpartum depression or postpartum relationships  to make appropriate adjustments and avoid confusion with changes in life after your baby is born.

Around the ninth month of pregnancy, when you go for prenatal care, talk to your doctor about easy tips or the ability to have a cesarean section so you can prepare everything in the best way.

2-3 days before the due date, please go massage, wash hair ... to relax and prepare mentally before giving birth in the best way.

There are many things that you have to prepare before giving birth to be able to take the best care of your little angel. You and your family members may have a hard time in the near future, but these are definitely experiences of happiness! Wish you mother round, square child!