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Delivery labour bag - the list

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Delivery labour bag - the list

Personal Items for the woman and partner


	Pyjamas or T-shirt (at least 2), something to labour in.
	Dressing gown or housecoat.
	Slippers or flat comfy shoes.
	Warm Socks (feet can get cold).
	Underpants (at least 1/2 dozen) take your old ones not the lovely lacy ones.
	Sanitary pads (thick maternity pads).
	Toiletries-for both woman and partner (Partners brushing your teeth can make you feel a bit better if the labour is long).
	A change of clothes and comfortable shoes for the partner.
	Swimmers for partners/support person so you can support her in the shower.
	A box of tissues, some super soft luxurious toilet paper!
	Lip Balm, for dry lips.
	Clips head bands or hair ties / scrunchies to keep hair off your face during labour.
	Photo of your other child (ren), the pet or a relative, or your favourite holiday destination.
	Comfortable clothes or shoes to wear home or in the postnatal ward.
	Breast pads for when your milk comes in 2-4 days after the birth.
	A set of clothes for your baby to go home in (some hospitals ask you to supply other items for the baby, check with your hospital).
	Equipment and formula for bottle-feeding if you intend to do this and the hospital asks you to supply this.

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