Delivery Check List
Preparing for delivery day should be easy. We asked our Family Birthing Center nursing staff what their recommended delivery checklist should be for expecting mothers. From what documentation to bring, all the way to toiletries for mom, and items for baby - we've got you covered!
What should you bring on the big day? See what we recommend!
Documentation
- Birth plan (if applicable), insurance card, drivers license
Electronics
- Cell phone charger
- Laptop, iPad, camera (and respective chargers)
- Music speaker
- Handheld, motorized fan
- Headphones or earbuds (and respective chargers)
Personal Articles & Clothing
- Outfits for 2-3 days
- Pajamas for 2-3 days
- Zip up sweatshirt or cardigan (use to cover infant during skin-to-skin time)
- Nursing bra/tank top
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Personal pillow or blanket from home
Toiletries
- Chapstick, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, loofah, moisturizer
- Contact lens solution and/or eye glass cleaner
- Hair brush, hair ties, hair dryer
Products for Post-Delivery
- Nursing pads, breastfeeding pillow, nipple cream
Items for Baby
- Pediatrician information
- Swaddling blanket or sleep sack (bring ones that you plan to use at home)
- Mittens
- Socks
- Hats
- Zippered sleepers
- Pacifier of choice
- Car seat (base installed beforehand)
- Special outfit/special announcement sign for pictures
Questions? Contact the Family Birthing Center at 540.316.4000.