Because babies do not always arrive according to schedule it is a good idea to have a suitcase packed and ready to avoid last minute panics. Your hospital can advise you on what you need to pack for yourself and for your baby.
For you (Mom)
Maternity pads
Slippers and socks
Gown
Toiletries - lip balm, toothbrush, hairbrush, face cloth, tissues
Hairdryer and brush
Mirror
Money (at own risk)
Black pen and copies of ID documents of both parents (for birth registration)
Set of clothes and shoes for going home.
Two facecloths (preferably dark-coloured)
All chronic medication, pregnancy vitamins, etc.
Cellphone, charger and double adapter (at own risk)
Camera and charger (at own risk)
Hair clips and hair bands to keep your hair off your face during labour.
"You’ll need your baby’s car seat to be properly installed in the back seat. Take care of this a few weeks before your due date it’s not something you want to be doing on delivery day. Your baby won’t be able to ride home with you unless it’s done"
For your Little Giggles...
A going-home outfit (multiple layers)
1 or 2 blankets, depending on the weather
Baby socks
Your baby book
Rear-facing car seat
Outfit for baby pictures
Tools and resources for every stage
You’ll make a lot of decisions during this life-changing experience. We’re here with step-by-step support from helping you choose a hospital to teaching you how to care for your newborn.
Week-by-week pregnancy guide
The first trimester is a busy time. Your baby will go through important stages of development, and you’ll experience many changes of your own. You’ll probably feel excited, curious, exhausted, and, well, pregnant. But you definitely won’t be bored. Be sure to take good care of yourself, exercise, eat healthy, rest when you need to, and learn as much as you can during these action-packed 12 weeks.
Welcome to your second trimester! Right now, your baby bump is probably starting to show, and your energy should be coming back. Many people feel great at this stage. Keep taking care of yourself with scheduled rest and regular prenatal visits so your care team can monitor the health of you and your growing baby.
To help you manage your pregnancy day to day, we have weekly breakdowns of what to expect during your second trimester, and more. This time is about you and your baby, so we're here to support you however we can.
Are you getting excited to meet your new baby? There’s a lot to do during this final chapter of your pregnancy — some fun things, like decorating your baby’s room, and some not-so-fun things, like trying to find a comfortable position to sleep in. As you prepare for labor, childbirth, and life with your little one, we’re here to help ease the way.
Giving birth is hard work. But it’s what your body was made to do and you get an amazing reward at the end. Find out what really happens in the delivery room, learn the signs and stages of labor, and see how your care team will be there to support you.
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