Items for Your Labour and Delivery in Australia and New Zealand

During your pregnancy, pack portable items you’re likely to need for your labour, birth and hospital stay in a bag and keep it in a handy place or in your car. For your trip to the hospital in Australia or New Zealand you need:



  • A camera and video camera (don’t forget your chargers)



  • Copy of your birth plan



  • Drinks — fruit juice, soup, tea or water



  • Face cloth — ideal to cool your neck and face



  • Health insurance information and Medicare card — Australia only



  • Hot pack/hot water bottle/wheat pack



  • Large T-shirt (much more comfortable than a hospital gown)



  • Light nourishing food for you and support people



  • Lip balm or lanolin



  • Lollies such as barley sugar



  • Massage oil — almond, olive or vegetable oil



  • Maternity pads and several pairs of underpants



  • Mobile phone and charger



  • Pillows (in case of a shortage or restriction)



  • Pregnancy hand-held record



  • Radio, CE or mp3 player, if you find music relaxing



  • Socks to warm cold feet



  • Swimmers for your partner to wear when assisting you under the shower or in the spa











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