Hospital Packing List

​Expectant parents and clients,

As a doula, the most question I am asked is… “what should I pack for the hospital?!” So, right to the point… here is what I recommend vs. what the hospital or myself already provides...

Pack For Labour:
Water Bottle (with straw/spout)
Noise Cancelling Ear Buds 
Flip Flops 
Chapstick 
Sports Bra, Birthing Outfit or Gown
Partners Swim Trunks 
Snacks for Mom and Partner 
Phone(s) and Charger
​Camera

Doula Provides (Taryn Personally):
Clients Birth Plan 
Bluetooth Speaker 
Personal Fan
Massage Ball
Tens Machine
Battery Operated Candles 
Essential Oils ​

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Postpartum:
Comfy Clothes (pants that fit second trimester!)
Nursing Bra(s) 
Slippers 
Moms Toiletries 
Pillow (Optional) 
Partners Clothes & Toiletries
Receiving Blanket(s)
Baby’s Zippered Sleepers
Baby’s Going Home Outfit 
Car Seat (Leave In Car!) 

Hospital Provides:
Yoga Ball
Peanut Ball
Towels 
Diapers/Wipes 
Pads/Mesh Underwear 
Peri Bottle

Want to not look like a first timer?!
(Seriously, we can tell by the way you pack haha!)
Save your partner carrying in large bags of STUFF
and needing to do multiple trips
by this rule of thumb…
If you’re not sure if you need or want it,
pack it in the car!
Things can live in the trunk
​as maybes but don’t have to
come to the room! You can always send partner to
​grab something if it’s actually needed! ​​

​Hope that helps!