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Hospital bag
What to pack for you, your baby and your partner.
Needs vary between hospitals; it helps to ask your birth hospital what they provide.
Mother
- 2-3 front-opening nightgowns or pyjamas
- Dressing gown / robe
- Non-slip slippers
- Warm socks
- Nursing bra / comfortable bra
- Breast pads
- Maternity (postpartum) pads
- High-waisted cotton or disposable underwear
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Hairbrush, hair ties
- Lip balm
- Small towel and toiletries
- Loose, comfortable outfit for going home
- Phone and a long charging cable
- Water bottle (with straw) and light snacks
- Optional: your own pillow
- Glasses or contact lens supplies
- Your regular medications (letting your team know)
Baby
- 3-4 bodysuits (newborn and 0-3 months)
- 2-3 sleepsuits
- Hat
- Scratch mittens
- Booties / socks
- Blanket or swaddle
- Newborn diapers
- Sensitive wipes or cotton pads
- Muslin / burp cloths
- Going-home outfit (suited to the season)
- Infant car seat for the trip home
Partner / companion
- Change of clothes and comfortable shoes
- Toothbrush and toiletries
- Snacks and water
- Charger / power bank
- Small change / card (parking, cafeteria)
- List of people to notify
- Cardigan or light blanket (for the night)
Documents
- ID cards of the mother and companion
- Insurance details (SGK / private insurance card or policy)
- Access to e-Nabız (logged in on your phone)
- Pregnancy follow-up card / file
- Recent test and ultrasound results
- Blood group card
- Birth plan (if you have one)
- Family/marriage certificate booklet (may be requested for birth registration)
- Hospital pre-registration papers and phone numbers
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