What to Pack for You and Baby
Preparing yourself for the delivery of your baby is an exciting time. This includes
deciding what to pack for your hospital stay.
It’s a good idea to have your hospital bag packed before going into labour. Listed
below are items that are required and some suggestions to help you pack for your
hospital-birth.
The items for you that we recommend you bring to the hospital are:
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Prenatal records, given to you by a health-care provider
Saskatchewan or provincial health services card
Insurance cards
Birth plan, if you have one
Underwear
Loose-fitting clothing for you to go home in
Deodorant and a toothbrush/toothpaste
Toiletries and clothes for your support person/partner
The items for your baby that you are required to bring to the hospital are:
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Car seat that meets Canadian Safety Standards
Baby clothing, hat and blanket for baby to go home in
Additional Items
Additional items you may want to bring with you:
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Music
Drinks (non-alcoholic)
Food and snacks
Money for the vending machine or cafeteria (support person must purchase or
bring their own food)
Nightgown or comfortable clothes to wear while in-hospital
Slippers
Personal toiletries like shampoo and conditioner, soap and contact lens
solution
Breastfeeding bra or larger bra
Extra pillows
Breastfeeding pillow
Phone charger
All valuable items or large sums of money should be left at home. Please be aware
that hospitals are scent-free areas. Leave perfumed lotions and other scented
products at home.
Provided Items
The items provided in-hospital are:
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Open-back nightgown and housecoat
Kleenex
Sanitary pads
Breast pads
Meals and beverages for maternal patient
Diapers, gowns and blankets for baby
Bed or sleeping surface for your partner or support
Portable breast pump to use in-hospital
All bed linens, hospital-supplied clothing and breast pumps used in-hospital are
hospital property and must be returned before you go home.