Birthing or Staying With Us?

Here’s a helpful list of what to pack

Essentials

  • Water bottle

  • Phone & charger

  • Lip balm

  • Comfy clothing for labour (& for the pool)

  • Labour comfort measures - e.g. TENS machine, heat pack

  • Comfy clothing (x 3)

  • PJs (x 2)

  • Comfy, high waisted underwear (x 5)

  • Socks

  • Adult diapers

  • Nursing bra / singlet (x 2-3)

  • Nipple & perineal care products

  • Something warm

  • Toiletries

  • Medications

  • Frozen colostrum

For Pēpi

  • Capsule / car seat (leave in car)

  • Cotton or merino singlets (x 3)

  • Cotton or merino bodysuits (x 3)

  • Cotton or merino onesies (x 4)

  • Woollen cardigan

  • Merino or woollen beanie (x 2)

  • Socks & booties (x 2)

  • Cotton or merino swaddle (x 2)

  • Woollen blanket

  • Make tie (if using)

  • Formula & bottles if feeding formula by choice

Partner/Support Person

  • Phone & charger

  • Clothes for birth pool

  • Change of clothes (x 2)

  • PJs

  • Underwear & socks

  • Drink bottle

  • Snacks for labour

  • Toiletries