What to Bring to Hospital

Bring anything you like to make yourself comfortable during labour, your favourite pillow, snacks, music, oil. etc. There are only a few items that you are not able to bring, including a hot water bottle, heat packs and any candles with naked flames.

  • Antenatal pregnancy record

  • All current medication

  • Camera

  • Cash & change

  • Mobile phone & charger

  • Casual wear for daytime

  • Extra bag or two for transporting extra’s home

  • Footwear

  • Hair care products: hair ties, hair clips, brush, etc

  • Music & magazines

  • Notepaper & pen

  • Nursing supplies, including a maternity bra if you are choosing to breastfeed

  • Water bottle

  • Medicare card

  • Night wear

  • Pillow

  • Toiletries, including deodorant, shampoo, body wash etc

  • Toothpaste & toothbrush

  • Three to four packets of maternity pads

  • Baby clothes

  • Baby wraps

  • Care seat installed in car for travel home

  • Nappies & wipes