Maternity: What to bring to hospital

What to bring to hospital

For Mum

  • Night attire
  • Casual clothes (optional)
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc)
  • Maternity/ super size sanitary pads (3 packs)
  • Breast pads (1 pack)
  • 3 maternity bras/maternity crop tops
  • Tri-pillow (if desired)
  • Pen
  • Alarm clock/ watch
  • Tissues

For Baby

  • Baby outfits (5-6)
  • Baby singlets (5-6)
  • Cotton bunny rugs (5-6)
  • Baby wipes
  • Cotton wool balls
  • Feeding formula (if bottle feeding)

(Disposable nappies will be provided free of charge during your stay with us at Mitcham Private Hospital.  If you are bottle feeding, bottles and teats are available for your use at the hospital)

For Administration

  • Blood Group Card
  • Medicare Number
  • Health Fund details/ book/ card

Please ensure that all items are personally named.

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