*QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE HOSPITAL TO HAVE YOUR BABY*

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🛌 Have I got my own pillow? Hospital pillow are never very comfy so if you can bring your own that’s a bonus!⠀⠀
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📝 Do I have my birth plan and doctors notes?⠀⠀
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💼 Is my hospital bag packed and ready to go? (If you don’t know what to pack in your hospital bag then head to my website - link in profile)⠀⠀
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👗 Did I pack something loose and comfortable to wear during labour?⠀⠀
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📞 Have I told everyone (who I want to know) that I have gone into labour?⠀⠀
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🔌 Have I packed all phone/laptop/iPhone chargers⠀⠀
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🚗 is the car seat installed properly?⠀⠀
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👧 have I got all of the “girlie” stuff (eg sanitary towels, nipple pads etc)⠀⠀
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🦷 do I have my toothbrush, and toiletries?⠀⠀
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👶 do I have nappies, baby’s clothes, a hat for the baby, muslins and a blanket?⠀⠀
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🍫 have I got enough snacks for during labour?⠀⠀
.⠀ 📝 the following important numbers⠀ - the hospital, midwife or doulas number⠀ - your partners and birth partners number⠀ - your hospital reference number (which you will find on your card or notes)⠀⠀
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What MUST HAVE item did you pack before you went into hospital to have your baby?
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P.S. this gorgeous bag in the photo is the one I use as a nappy bag and is from @kerikitengland - well worth checking out!