What to Pack

Some ideas of what to bring with you to hospital when you give birth

For yourself:

Sanitary Pads (initial pack provided of 10)
Coffee/Tea mug
Snacks e.g. muesli bars, fruit, crackers, muffins
Money - We have vending machines for snacks and drinks available in Maternity and there is a daily cafe trolley on ward at approximately 10am – this takes cash and eftpos.
Reading and Writing material (book/magazine, pad/pen to write list of visitors/gifts brought, and thank you notes)
iPad, iPod, cellphone and appropriate chargers (laptops can take up a lot of room)
Good supply of cotton underpants
Your own pillow/duvet if you wish
Breastfeeding/tri-pillow
Breast pads
Comfortable clothes for breastfeeding
Night attire/footwear
Toiletries (a towel and hospital body wash is provided)
The all important camera
Nappies for baby
Formula, bottles, and teats if you plan to formula-feed

To take your baby home:

We recommend you leave any valuables at home. We accept no responsibility for personal property.

Last updated: Tuesday, October 13, 2015