What Should Be Included in a Pregnancy and Delivery Pack?

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A maternity bag is a necessity for every pregnant woman, as it helps them better prepare for childbirth, which should be started during pregnancy. Typically, a maternity bag can hold a variety of items, roughly divided into mother's supplies and baby's supplies. Baby supplies mainly include baby clothes, milk products, diaper pants, etc., while mother's supplies include toiletries, tissues, and pregnant women's clothes.

Here is a list of essential items to include in a maternity bag:
  • 1 open-front coat: During cooler seasons or early/late hours, this can be worn over hospital gowns to keep warm when walking around the ward or hospital.
  • 1 set of discharge clothes: After childbirth, your belly will no longer be as big, so prepare a set of clothes suitable for discharge.
  • 2-3 nursing bras: Convenient for breastfeeding, prepare 2-3 bras for rotation.
  • 2-3 belly-binding underwear: These underwear have the same effect as a belly band, and combining both can provide better results.
  • 1 box of anti-leak nursing pads: Placed inside bras, these pads absorb leaked milk to keep breasts dry and clean.
  • 1 pack of maternity pads: After childbirth, there may be residual lochia, so maternity pads are needed.
  • 2 towels: One for wiping hands and one for wiping feet.
  • 2 basins: One for washing face and one for washing feet.
  • Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles, and mouthwash can be used when unable to brush teeth after childbirth.
  • Tissue, toilet paper, napkins, and wet wipes: You don't need to bring a lot when admitted to the hospital, as these items can be purchased anytime.
  • 2 baby bottles: Used when the mother has no milk. Pay attention to the nipple size, which should be suitable for newborns. One bottle for water and one for milk.
  • 1 set of baby clothes: Also worn when discharged, choose the appropriate thickness based on the season.