What to pack in your hospital bag?

Packing your hospital bag is an exciting and important part of preparing for your labor and delivery. Use the below information as a helpful start to organizing your bag, so you are ready for your hospital stay and baby’s arrival.

For Mom:

• Medical insurance card
• Identification
• List of medications and allergies
• Any forms or paperwork your physician requested that you bring with you
• Birth plan and any comfort items you may have as part of your plan
• Cell phone and charger
• Clothing to go home in
• Comfortable footwear
• Glasses/contact lenses
• Your favorite hair and facial products
• Small speaker/headphones
• Reusable water bottle
• Colored pillowcase if bringing a personal pillow

For Baby:

• Outfit and receiving blanket to go home in
• Car seat (installed in vehicle)

Support Person:

• Extra clothing, cash and other personal items they may need during your stay.

What is provided?

For Mom:

• While in the hospital, you will be provided with a gown, necessary medications and hygiene/comfort supplies.

For Baby:

• While in the hospital, Hoag will provide your baby with diapers, wipes, blankets and a t-shirt. If you choose to feed your baby formula, we will provide enough formula to feed your baby while in the hospital.