OHbaby! Forums : Labour (not hospital) bag.... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 17:29:49 +0000 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:49:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37512 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : Don&#039;t forget to pack some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1251044&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1251044 Author: RachelBerry
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Posted: 25 January 2011 at 8:49pm

Don't forget to pack some toiletries. After both my labours, I was desperate for a shower. I had a toilet bag with shampoo & conditioner, shower gel, toothbrush etc. And a fresh change of clothes too - something comfy like baggy drawstring PJ bottoms, and a stretchy singlet top with a cardigan. ]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:49:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1251044&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1251044 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I didn&#039;t have a separate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1249382&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1249382 Author: Red
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Posted: 24 January 2011 at 11:09am

I didn't have a separate bag - just had stuff I might need in a pocket of the hospital bag. And really didn't need anything during labour except my water bottle and birth aid drops!

Got in to a hosp gown and then when pool was full got in there with nothing on, don't see the point in having anything on up top cos when you have skin to skin you will want it off anyways.]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:09:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1249382&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1249382 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I second the lip balm. Other than...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1249365&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1249365 Author: Jacobsmumma
Subject: 37512
Posted: 24 January 2011 at 10:46am

I second the lip balm.  Other than that DH had packed a birthing bag full of snacks he remembered from antenatal classes, but to be honest I didn't have any of them.  It just added to the stuff we had to lug from birthcare to hospital then back to birthcare.]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:46:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1249365&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1249365 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I bought one of those wooden managers...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1247998&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1247998 Author: Lillybetts
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Posted: 22 January 2011 at 4:17pm

I bought one of those wooden managers from the body shop and it was awesome!! It helps the person doing it not strain their hands! (So you get a really long massage! :P)]]> Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:17:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1247998&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1247998 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : my DP took his laptop and some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1246499&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1246499 Author: 5th...and final??
Subject: 37512
Posted: 20 January 2011 at 9:48pm

my DP took his laptop and some DVD's for himself to watch with DS3! ]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:48:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1246499&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1246499 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : A wee hat for bebe after arriving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1245514&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1245514 Author: girly_girl
Subject: 37512
Posted: 19 January 2011 at 11:14pm

A wee hat for bebe after arriving (one that you don't mind getting grubby) before being cleaned up. Wasn't something I ever thought of.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:14:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1245514&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1245514 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : Camera!!!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243085&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243085 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 11:57pm

Camera!!!!]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:57:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243085&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243085 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I just used hospital flannels...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243055&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243055 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 10:55pm

I just used hospital flannels lol]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:55:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243055&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243055 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : i have no idea if itll actually...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243050&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243050 Author: Plushie
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 10:46pm

i have no idea if itll actually help or not cuz i havent tested it yet but i'm taking facial wipe things because i deteste feeling sweaty or greasy and i imagine i'll be a bit of both.]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243050&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243050 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : Powerade ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243048&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243048 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 10:40pm

Powerade ]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:40:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243048&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243048 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : Ideally you wouldn&#039;t need...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243045&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243045 Author: busymum
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 10:37pm

Ideally you wouldn't need anything like ipod or book because you'll already be busily in labour when you arrive. Definitely need a change of clothes for yourself though, a couple of clean pairs of undies, and make sure you take a maternity (feeding) bra. Take a baby blanket for baby's transfer too.]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:37:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243045&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243045 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I had some lollies, biscuits,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243034&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243034 Author: High9
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 10:23pm

I had some lollies, biscuits, a drink, book, ipod, phone, camera, clothes, undies, pads galore, sudoku book (lol went through a phase)...

I spent most of my labour in a baggy nighty or in my bra with no pants in the birthing tub. I second comfy clothes for wearing after the birth and hair ties...

Tbh I never touched the ipod or book or sudoku or the magazines MIL got me. ]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:23:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1243034&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1243034 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : Great ideas ladies!! I think I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242910&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242910 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 8:58pm

Great ideas ladies!! I think I have it all covered now!

 

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Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 8:50pm

Lip balm and hair tyes!!]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:50:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242897&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242897 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I don&#039;t think I used a bag,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242803&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242803 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 7:38pm

I don't think I used a bag, the only things I took with me were a soft toy I grabbed during contractions,and a pic of Caitlyn and a scan of Tyler,to remind myself what it was all about at the end of the day ]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:38:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242803&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242803 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : Have you got a change of clothes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242726&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242726 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 5:52pm

Have you got a change of clothes for you for the transfer to Birthcare?
Do you need a list of names and numbers of who to contact once baby is born?

I didn't actually need anything from my bag for either labour, was at hospital about 3hrs before Jack was born and about 20mins before Ben was born]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:52:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242726&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242726 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I think your list sounds pretty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242694&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242694 Author: nicandtyler
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 5:20pm

I think your list sounds pretty good already!! If I remember correctly I don't think I actually needed anything in labour, went in just after midnight so was already in my p.js, but yea I think you've got it covered, I ended up naked most of the time in the pool anyway lol . As long as you have comfy clothes for you and bubs, anything you need to relax I think that's all I took for the labour?I also remember wanting heaps of water, but of course thats readily available ]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:20:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242694&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242694 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : I wouldn&#039;t bother with a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242684&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242684 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 5:12pm

I wouldn't bother with a towel - the hospital has plenty. Maybe some electrolyte-type drinks? Cellphone? Some pads, perhaps, although the hospital should have them too. I found them really useful in early labour when my waters were gushing with every contraction

My CBE recommended yoghurt as a good snack cos it's easy to eat, and just have a spoonful between contractions.]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:12:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242684&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242684 <![CDATA[Labour (not hospital) bag.... : So a slightly different take on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37512&PID=1242658&title=labour-not-hospital-bag#1242658 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 37512
Posted: 17 January 2011 at 4:50pm

So a slightly different take on this - what would you pack in your LABOUR bag, what did you need / want during the time that you were labouring at the hospital?

So far in mine I have -

Snacks (pumpkin seeds, musli bars, dried apple), Water bottle, rescue remedy, clean knickers, washbag, camera, ipod, a sarong, a sports bra type top to wear in the birthing pool (if I get in), a small towel, my wheat pag......and an outfit to dress baby in for birthcare transfer (a bit tricky given if its a night she will need to be more wrapped up!).

Anything obvious I have missed?

 

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