Getting Ready for Delivery Day

• Department of OB/GYN Home
• Women's Health Center
• Appointments
• Contact Us
• Location & Hours
• Commercial Ultrasounds
• Common Ob Terms
• Common Tests
• Gynecology Services
  • Contraception
  • Infertility
  • Pap-Colpo
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Pregnancy Test
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Urinary Incontinence
• Pregnancy Services
  • Centering Pregnancy
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Lactation Services
  • Midwifery Services
• Pregnancy Education
  • Exercise During Pregnancy
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Prepared Childbirth Classes
  • Preparing For Delivery
  • Safe Medications
  • Taking Care of Mom
  • When / Where to Seek Medical Attention
• New Parent Support

Labor Bag Checklist

• Admission forms/papers
• Camera and/or video camera
• Extra batteries/battery pack
• Film and tapes
• Cell phone & charger
• Birth plan
• Facecloth from home (colored, so it doesn't get into hospital laundry)
• Focal point
• Lollipops and hard candy (for dry mouth)
• Lotion and/or powder (for massage)
• Massage/aromatherapy oils
• Tennis balls (for back massage)
• Contact lens case/lens supplies and glasses
• Hair bands (ponytail holders)
• CD Player & CDs or MP3/iPod
• Extra pillow/s (colored pillowcase, so it doesn't get into hospital laundry)

For your coach

• Change of clothes
• Snacks or money for vending machines
• Reading material

Hospital Bag Checklist

• Baby book
• Phone number list
• Bathrobe
• Loose, comfortable outfit to go home
• Nightgown (optional)
• Nursing bras
• Nursing pads
• Slippers
• Brush/comb
• Deodorant
• Makeup/cosmetics
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Toothbrush/toothpaste

For Baby

• Approved car seat - Review Car Seat Safety
• Going-home outfit
• Hat/cap/baby socks
• Receiving blankets

Print Checklist (.pdf file format)