What to pack for the hospital …

  • picture ID(driver’s license or other ID)
  • Your insurance card, and any hospital paperwork you need
  • Your birth plan, if you have one
  • Eyeglasses, if you wear them. Even if you usually wear contact lenses, you may not want to deal with them while you’re in the hospital.
  • bathrobe, a nightgown or two, slippers, and socks.
  • Toothbrush/ other toiletries
  • Whatever will help you relax. (Your own pillow, a picture of someone or something you love, a few magazines. If you’re going to be induced, think about bringing something to read or watch because it may be a while before labor is underway.)
  • Something to wear home from the hospital
  • Nursing bra or regular bra
  • Infant car seat
  • Baby clothes to bring your infant home in