CompactDetailedSave01Important Documents4 PunkteMaternity notes / pregnancy folder (keep these at the top of your bag)Photo ID (passport or driving licence)Hospital registration forms or admission lettersBirth plan, if you have written your preferences downMarriage certificate or relevant family documents (depending on local birth registration rules)02For Labour & Birth5 PunkteLong, loose-fitting T-shirt or comfortable old nightdress for giving birth inWarm socks (many women get very cold feet during labour)Hair ties or a headbandLip balm (gas and air, and heavy breathing, can make your lips very dry)High-energy snacks like glucose tablets, cereal bars, or nutsYour favourite drinks or a water bottle with a straw (easier to drink from while lying down)Massage oil or a calming essential oil/room spray03For Postpartum (Maternity Ward)5 Punkte2 comfortable nursing bras (buy them a size or two larger than your pregnancy size)Soft, loose jogging bottoms or maternity trousers (that won't press on your tummy)Front-opening pyjamas or nightdress (makes breastfeeding and skin-to-skin much easier)5 to 6 pairs of large, dark cotton knickers or disposable maternity pantsBreast pads and nipple creamWashbag with toothbrush, toothpaste, unscented shower gel, deodorant, and a hairbrushDark-coloured towel and a flannelComfortable slippers or slip-on sandals / flip-flops (easy to put on without bending down)04For the Baby (Going Home)5 Punkte2 newborn bodysuits (wrap-around styles are easiest)2 soft sleepsuits (babygrows) or leggings and topsWarm socks and a little cardiganA newborn hat (even in summer, newborns lose heat quickly)1 or 2 muslin squaresA cosy cellular blanket for the journeyInfant car seat (essential if you are driving home)05For the Birth Partner2 PunkteComfortable spare clothes and comfy shoes for long hours on the wardSnacks, sandwiches, and some spare change for vending machines or parkingSmartphone and an extra-long charging cable or power bankCamera (fully charged with an empty memory card) for those first family photosDEIN NEWSLETTER für Family & LifeMehr gute Pläne für dich.Neue Checklisten und praktische Tipps rund um Family & Life – direkt in dein Postfach.Dein NameE-Mail-AdresseAnmeldenIch möchte den Newsletter zum Thema Family & Life erhalten. Ich kann mich jederzeit abmelden. DatenschutzhinweiseBitte aktiviere JavaScript, um dich anzumelden.Fast geschafft! Prüfe jetzt dein E-Mail-Postfach und bestätige deine Anmeldung.
