When labor begins, you should be able to concentrate as fully as possible on your body and its signs. That's why it's advisable to pack your hospital bag as early as possible. Here's a checklist to make sure you don't forget anything.
Checklist Birth Bag
It is advisable to have your birthing kit packed by the 36th week of pregnancy. This will allow you to concentrate on your needs and body signals in the last weeks of pregnancy and have everything ready in case of an emergency. Birthing kit checklist: download pdf
What to take to the birth?
What you need for the birth:
- health insurance card
- maternity record
- Documents from the hospital as well as family booklet, receipt for documents, civil status form, foreign women also need a marriage certificate, passport and foreigner's ID card
- Personal toiletries
- regularly taken medications
- Magazines, games, cards, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, music or similar to pass the time
- Snacks (drinks, food to nibble on) for you and your partner or companion
- comfortable clothing (jogging suit, comfortable T-shirt, warm socks)
- slippers
Some birthing suitcases also contain their favourite music. Many women find this
as particularly relaxing. A birth can take a long time.
For the time after birth
After the birth, you will be in the hospital or birthing center for a few days. So think carefully about what will make your stay particularly pleasant. Comfortable clothes should definitely be included. The outfit for the middle weeks of pregnancy can be useful because of the width. You will also need:
- comfortable dresses, pajamas/nightgowns
- Tops that can be easily opened (unbuttoned) for breastfeeding
- briefs, nursing bras, socks
- shoes, slippers
- Books, magazines
- some money, writing materials
- mobile phone including charger
For the journey home with the baby
- comfortable clothes for you
- Clothes for the baby (adapted to the season: bodysuit, romper, socks, jacket, hat)
- car seat and baby blanket
If you have any questions, the midwife can give you information during birth preparation.
