Documentation:

• the passport;
• medical insurance policy (CMI or VHI) (if you make a photocopy of your passport and policy, the staff of the maternity hospital will be very grateful to you);
• exchange card of a pregnant woman;
• referral to a maternity hospital (contract with a maternity hospital or a doctor);
• birth certificate (issued at the antenatal clinic, if not, they will be issued at the maternity hospital after childbirth);
• insurance certificate of state pension insurance (where SNILS is indicated).

Mobile phone and charger(if allowed).

Postpartum pads and shorts for fixation Increasingly, a pad and shorts for fixation began to appear in the mandatory lists for childbirth. If these items are not on your list and they are not useful in the maternity ward, then in the postpartum they will definitely be needed. After all, the baby can be born at night, and things for the postpartum department can be handed over to you only in the morning.

Snack. Childbirth is a rather long and energy-consuming process, so most women after childbirth have a strong desire to eat or at least drink a cup of sweet tea, sometimes doctors themselves recommend eating something. It's great if, immediately after you are transferred to the postpartum ward, you can have a bite to eat in the canteen or your loved ones will give you goodies. But it may happen that the baby wants to be born at night, and the dining room is already closed and the transfer can only be given to you in the morning, so be sure to put a small but very tasty snack in your bag.

Cotton socks The experience of most women in labor suggests that due to a surge in hormone levels after childbirth, feet can become very cold, even if the room is warm, which is why socks for childbirth are included in most of the mandatory lists in the maternity hospital.

Things for dad. Please note that if you are planning joint birth with my husband, you need to prepare things for the future dad. To be present at the birth, your spouse must have the following documents on hand:

All items should be pre-washed, ironed on both sides and put in a separate bag.

So that all the necessary things for the maternity ward are always at hand, they should be put in a plastic (washable) bag or a special transparent bag for the prenatal ward.

A woman who will soon become a mother must carefully prepare for the first "date" with her baby. Things that will be required in the hospital must be collected in advance. Sometimes it is very difficult to fill a woman's bag, especially for those who go to the hospital for the first time. Every pregnant woman needs to know what to take with her.

List of things in the maternity hospital for mom and baby

A list of everything you need must be compiled in advance and categorized. Under each section of the list, take a separate bag to make it easier to navigate in the hospital. It is best to collect two for yourself. In one of them, pack everything for the day of childbirth, and in the next, what you will need after them. Take the third bag to the hospital for things for the baby. You can also collect a fourth for discharge.

According to the sanitary standards of the maternity hospital in Moscow and other cities, it is forbidden to take a bag made of fabric, leather, and other materials that accumulate a lot of bacteria. Therefore, it is preferable to purchase dense plastic bags. Always place essentials on top. The list of everything to take with you to the hospital should be started early so that by the 36th week the bags are already completely ready.

What documents are needed upon admission

The specific list depends on the requirements of the maternity hospital chosen by the future parents. See a sample list of documents. Please note that for each paper in the maternity hospital, it is better to take an additional copy. You are required to always carry documents with you from the 31st week. You will be admitted to the hospital if you have:

• civil passports;
• compulsory medical insurance policy;
• exchange card;
• contract for childbirth (concludes with a number of medical institutions);
• birth certificate;
• spouse's documents: a copy of the passport, data on the date of the last fluorography and analyzes (if partnership childbirth).

Necessary things in the maternity hospital for mom

This includes clothing and personal hygiene items. It is better to take with you everything that can come in handy, even if some things are given out in the hospital, it is more pleasant and calmer for many to use their own. Do not forget about money for unplanned expenses, including small ones. Be sure to take your cell phone and charger with you. If you use a tablet, then do not forget about the network adapter for it.

Things you need for childbirth

Remember what to take with you to the hospital:

• rubber slippers (they should be easy to wash);
• a nightgown or dressing gown that easily opens the chest (with buttons or zippers, with a smell);
• at least one and a half liters of drinking water;
• hygienic lipstick;
• soap;
• towel;
• at least two pairs of socks;
• several disposable diapers;
• wipes (wet and plain).

In the same bag you need to put a minimum of things for the newborn:

• diaper;
• vest with sliders or overalls;
• bonnet.

What you need after giving birth

Some things from the previous list will also fall here. What to take with you to the hospital for the period after childbirth:

1. Clothes, if the maternity hospital allows you to wear your own things. You will need a house dress and a cotton robe that opens easily at the front. Take 5 disposable or plain cotton underpants, one or two nursing bras, and interchangeable liners for them. This list includes a postpartum bandage if you plan to wear one. If you are in the hospital in winter, take warm sweatpants and a few pairs of socks.
2. Bedding set.
3. Gaskets. Two packages of special postpartum ones are enough. Some women take ordinary pads: night or other with maximum absorbency. Just buy not with a mesh top layer, but with a soft breathable one.
4. Items for personal care. Toothpaste, brush, toilet paper roll, two towels (the first for the face, the second for the body), a comb, hair clips or hair ties, a mirror, baby soap, shampoo, deodorant, facial cream, wipes.
5. Tableware. Take a mug, a deep plate and a spoon from home.
6. Medicines. Cream for treating nipple cracks, glycerin suppositories, vitamins. Be sure to take the drugs that you need to use on an ongoing basis. It is advisable to bring an electronic thermometer with you. If you have been C-section, the doctor will issue a separate list of medicines and materials for processing.
7. Nail scissors.
8. Leisure. Take what you can do with your free time: a tablet, magazines, a book.
9. Drinking water.

What to take to the hospital for a newborn

The baby will also need a lot of things and accessories. What to take with your child to the hospital:

• size zero diapers (pack of about 28 pieces);
• children's cotton swabs;
• sterile cotton wool or discs;
• cream for diapers and other accessories for baby skin care;
• 5 cotton diapers and more disposable ones;
• soft towel;
• 4-5 vests or bodysuits (the exact number is equal to the number of days that you will be in the hospital);
• 4-5 scratches;
• 4-5 pairs of sliders or overalls;
• a couple of hats.

What to buy for check out

On this solemn day, both mommy and baby will conquer everyone with their beauty. You already know what a bag to the hospital should be filled with. You will need far fewer items to check out. What to take to the hospital:

1. Most likely you will be taking the child home in the car. In this case, you will definitely need a car seat, even if you order a taxi.
2. If the baby was born in the summer, take a hat, bodysuit or blouse with a vest, light overalls or a thin blanket. The more elegant the clothes, the better.
3. For winter, you will need an envelope, transforming overalls and a warm hat. You may be interested in buying a complete discharge kit that has everything you need. They produce ready-made summer and winter sets.
4. For yourself, prepare comfortable beautiful clothes, for example, a dress, shoes without a heel.
5. Cosmetics. Touch up before discharge from the hospital, at least lightly. Without makeup in photos and videos, you may appear too tired.
6. Remind dad, family, or friends to bring flowers or other staff rewards.

What do you need to take to the hospital? Things and documents

From about the 32nd week of pregnancy, it is advisable to collect all the necessary documents for the maternity hospital and carry them with you everywhere, just in case. From week 36 there is a real possibility that they will start unexpectedly, so the level of readiness must be further increased.

Documents for the maternity hospital

• the passport;
• medical policy;
• exchange card;
• childbirth contract (if you signed one).

Put it all neatly in a bag or file and carry it with you in your bag, especially if you are planning to go somewhere.

List of necessary things in the hospital - what to take for childbirth

When your labor starts and you are admitted to the hospital, you will be allowed to bring very few things with you to the birth. Ideally, a pregnant woman should be given everything except slippers. Much here depends on the hospital, on the conditions and rules that are accepted in it. Therefore, it is better to agree on the list in advance and find out what is possible and what is not:

• washable slippers;
• hygiene accessories: toothpaste, brush, shampoo (more convenient in sachets), baby soap, hairbrush.
• A player or phone with music that you have previously selected for yourself for childbirth (not allowed in all maternity hospitals, you need to find out in advance);
• photo or video camera, if you decide to capture the moment of the birth of your baby. It is better to give them to your birth partner, for example, to your husband.

What you may need after childbirth

A ready-made kit can be bought at a pharmacy, but it is better to put things from it into a bag: in many maternity hospitals they are not allowed to carry bags. You can also assemble everything you need yourself.
Things for mom

• Bathrobe and nightgown. In many maternity hospitals, these things are prohibited and you need to use only those that are issued.
• Postpartum pads. For the first three days, you may not be allowed to use pads. This is due to the fact that the doctor needs to monitor the discharge after childbirth.
• Toilet paper is the softest you can buy.
• Crockery: mug, plate, spoon.
• Mineral water, if you don't want to drink boiled tap water.
• Towel.
• Cotton shorts - at least 3 pieces.
• Nursing bra. Very useful, it is better to take two: while one dries, the second can be worn.
• Disposable bra pads.
• Cream "Bepanten" - useful for cracked nipples. It is not at all necessary that they will be, but you can grab the cream just in case. In addition, they can lubricate the skin of the baby in places of redness.
• Postpartum bandage, if you are going to wear.
• Suppositories with glycerin to relieve stools.
• Vitamins for pregnant and lactating.
• Face cream, hygienic lipstick.
• Something to read, a notepad and a pen, a phone charger.
• Cosmetics for discharge. Be sure to take tone cream- you will be photographed.
• Money.
• Comfortable clothes for discharge. A skirt is preferable to trousers. Keep in mind that breasts these days can be very large due to the arrival of milk, so forget about tight blouses. Don't forget comfortable outdoor shoes (not flip-flops or slippers).

Things for a newborn (what to take to the hospital for a baby)

• A set of clothes: - at least 4 diapers: 2 cotton and 2 flannel size 60x90, they are issued in many maternity hospitals;
  - a blanket;
  - "scratches" - protective gloves made of thin cotton so that the baby does not scratch himself;
  - sliders at least 4 pairs and socks;
  - undershirts or bodysuits;
  - caps of the first size 2 pcs;
  - overalls and an envelope for an extract;
• Baby diapers for newborns (from 2 to 5 kg). You need to take 20-25 pieces.
• Cotton buds with limiter. They are easy to lubricate umbilical wound, clean the nose and ears.
• Special scissors for cutting nails.

It is important to decide in advance what to take with you to the hospital, to collect an “alarming” package with all the clothes, hygiene items, diapers, diapers that will be needed in the prenatal and postnatal periods for mother and child. In order not to forget any of the things that will be needed in the hospital, you need to make a list in advance, buy and put everything in separate bags, which you put in a conspicuous place so as not to forget in the confusion before going to the hospital.

Usually, for pregnant women after 30-32 weeks, the doctor in consultation gives an approximate list of documents, things for the baby and mother, which are desirable to take for childbirth. But the maternity hospital can establish its own rules, limit or expand this list. We offer you a memo for the prudent - a complete list of what to take with you to the hospital.

What things will definitely need a woman in labor

Experienced mothers recommend that every future woman in labor decide in advance what to take with her, make her own list of what is necessary for the maternity hospital and buy the necessary things for childbirth. This list can be divided into 3 parts:

• documentation;
• things and hygiene items for a woman in labor;
• things and hygiene items for the child.

Required documents to take to the hospital

In a separate transparent folder on a button, a lock, you need to fold the documents that you will definitely need for registration in the maternity hospital:

• the passport;
• insurance policy;
• medical card;
• contract for childbirth (if it was drawn up);
• birth certificate (if any, you can not take it in advance, in any case it will be transferred to the maternity hospital);
• in case of early hospitalization in pathology - the direction of the doctor of the antenatal clinic.

Things and hygiene items for mom

Different maternity hospitals set their own rules regarding items that can be taken to the ward by the expectant mother, so it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the rules of staying in the chosen medical institution in advance. Some maternity hospitals welcome that the woman in labor and the baby are immediately dressed in household items, in other hospitals they use exclusively their own sterile nightgowns, gowns, diapers, caps, and undershirts.

In any case, experienced mothers take clothes for the delivery room and for the postpartum period with them for childbirth:

• several light cotton nightgowns that open at the chest;
• rubber or leather slippers that can be washed;
• bra for a nursing mother, usually with fasteners in front;
• a set of special disposable mesh postpartum panties;
• disposable diapers for the first days after childbirth;
• light or insulated dressing gown (depending on the heating in the wards);
• a pair of warm or light socks;
• face towel, shower bath towel, roll of paper hand towels;
• usual personal hygiene products: a small tube of toothpaste, a brush, a comb, if necessary, hairpins, hair ties, postpartum pads, shower gel (small bottle), liquid baby soap, toilet paper (preferably soft);
• special breast pads that are inserted into the bra;
• cosmetics that the expectant mother usually uses;
• mobile phone with charging;
• personal cup and spoon;
• a bag for dirty or unnecessary things;
• water without gas;
• a magazine or book to keep you occupied in the postpartum period;
• on the recommendation of doctors, if necessary, a postpartum bandage.

If the presence of the pope is planned for childbirth, it is also recommended to fold a package of necessary things for him in advance. Dad needs to take a T-shirt, pants, slippers, socks to the hospital. In addition, he must have a passport with him, the results of fluorography and certain tests taken before the birth. You must definitely take them with you, otherwise you will have to return home and you can miss the most touching moment in life. married couple!

A nightgown in which mom plans to give birth, slippers and things for dad are recommended to be packed in a separate bag that can be quickly taken out of a common “alarming” bag. You also need to separately pack a set of first clothes for the baby, the first diaper.

Baby essentials

In the antenatal clinic, they can also give out an approximate list of things for a newborn baby that you need to take with you to the hospital. Some hospitals give out only their own sterile diapers for newborns, maternity hospitals, "friendly to children", welcome if the baby from the first minutes of life is dressed in clothes prepared by parents in advance. These questions need to be clarified during an introductory visit to the maternity hospital or on its website on the Internet.

1. Clothes that will be put on the baby in the first minutes after birth: crawlers, undershirt, blouse or slip, hat. In maternity hospitals that promote the most natural childbirth, the primordial lubrication is removed only 10-12 hours after birth, so the first set of clothes will be hopelessly damaged by permanent stains.
2. Several sets of clothes for the baby: 2-3 light or insulated bodysuits, with closed sleeves, 3-4 long-sleeved sleepsuits, 2 light and 2 flannel caps, a couple of pairs of sliders, undershirts and blouses to change if the baby burps or a diaper will "leak".
3. 2 pairs of scratches.
4. A pair of light and a pair of flannel diapers: they can cover the little one, put them under the baby.
5. Personal hygiene products for a newborn: powder, baby milk, oil, diaper cream. It is best to take miniatures of this children's cosmetics to understand if it is suitable for the baby and then either change the brand or buy larger bottles.
6. Children's hygiene wet wipes.
7. Diapers for newborns. Experienced parents recommend taking several diapers of a certain brand for the first days - if they fit the baby and do not cause allergies, then you can buy a package.
8. Digital Thermometer.

The 3 Pack Rule

Many people say that in a pregnant state, a woman’s brains “turn off” a little, so it’s better to write a list of what to take with you to the hospital in advance and tick the already purchased and set aside items. Put them in plastic bags, as many maternity hospitals do not welcome cloth bags or suitcases.

• 1 package - things for a woman in labor, dad and baby in the delivery room;
• 2 package - things for mom and baby for the postpartum period;
• 3 package - things for mom and newborn for discharge.

The first two packages will need to be immediately taken with you when contractions appear, because it is not known how long the birth will last, if they are fast, then postpartum things will be needed within a few hours after the birth of the baby. And happy relatives will be able to bring the third package to the solemn discharge of the little one.

Optional, but sometimes extremely necessary things for a woman in labor

There are things that are not included in any maternity hospital list, but sometimes without them, as without hands. Many mothers claim that life in the maternity hospital has been made much easier for them:

• electric kettle;
• breast pump;
• a bottle with a nipple for feeding crumbs;
• pillow for feeding;
• nipple pads;
• dummy.

If the doctors of the maternity hospital do not mind the presence of these things in the ward of the newborn, then they can also be included in the list of necessary things, but they can be purchased and brought a little later, for example, on the second day of the mother and baby's stay in the hospital.

In any case, each future mom she must make her list of what is necessary for the maternity hospital, decide what she will take and equip to her liking.

The contractions are on the rise and you should go to the hospital, and you are frantically rushing around the apartment, trying to remember where you last saw the exchange card, at the same time giving the order to the frightened household members what to put in your bag. There is panic, vanity and confusion in the house. In order not to find yourself in such a situation, prepare for hour X in advance.

Three weeks before the expected due date

Collect and keep in a conspicuous place all the documents that you will need in maternity hospital.

• The passport. It is not a fact that they will certainly ask you at the maternity hospital, but according to generally accepted rules, every citizen of Russia must have a passport with him - the main document proving his identity.
• Policy compulsory or additional health insurance.
• . This document contains comprehensive information about your state of health and the course of pregnancy, as well as the results of mandatory tests and examinations. The card is legally issued by an obstetrician-gynecologist who observes you in the antenatal clinic. In fact, this usually happens at the same time as issuing sick leave, that is, on . Keep in mind, if the exchange card is lost, incorrectly or not completely filled out, according to the law, the woman in labor is sent to the infectious diseases department - in order to isolate herself from other women.
• . On the basis of this document, the maternity hospital receives funding from the social insurance fund. The certificate is issued in the antenatal clinic for.
• Direction to the maternity hospital. It is necessary if you plan to give birth in a particular facility, and not in the one closest to your home. Such a referral is issued in the antenatal clinic by the doctor who leads the pregnancy.
• Documents for the husband. If you are planning a partner birth, your spouse, in addition to a civil passport, must have on hand the results of fluorography, tests for infections - HIV and hepatitis. He also needs to donate blood to determine the blood type. Some governments require a special certificate - a document certifying that a man and his wife have completed the appropriate courses to prepare for partnerships.

Two weeks before the expected due date

Collect the bag that you will take with you to the hospital and put it in the hallway in a prominent place. You need to put the following things in it:

• clothes for you. In most maternity hospitals, the practice of dressing expectant and young mothers in official uniforms has long been abandoned. So feel free to put a comfortable knitted pantsuit, a cozy bathrobe and a loose nightgown or pajamas in your bag. Directly for childbirth, you will need a long loose T-shirt and warm cotton socks - during contractions, the legs often freeze. Do not forget about shoes - rubber slippers for the shower and ordinary slippers for the ward.
• Clothes for a newborn. If you and your baby find yourself in a shared room, then you will dress him at your discretion. Bring some cotton bodysuits with you. long sleeve, a flannelette blanket, a small pack of diapers for newborns. Everything else, if necessary (as well as clothes for discharge for you and the crumbs), can be transferred to you later by relatives.
• Accessories for breastfeeding. You will definitely need a special bra for nursing mothers. It is recommended not only to walk during the day, but also to sleep. Nipple cream may also be useful - some babies bite from the very first days of life. The manual on breastfeeding, equipped with detailed visual illustrations, will not hurt either: how to properly attach the baby, feeding positions, breast massage and pumping techniques. However, in good maternity hospitals, the first breastfeeding lessons are taught by experienced nurses.
• Postpartum pads. Keep in mind that not all maternity hospitals and not all young mothers are allowed to use such a personal hygiene item. The traditional attachment of our doctors to uncomfortable "prehistoric" diapers is explained by quite reasonable reasons - the volume and nature of the discharge are better visible on the fabric, which means it is easier to track the course of the postpartum period.
• Disposable panties. Made of elastic mesh and firmly fix both reusable and disposable pads. These panties can be used in the hospital instead of underwear.
• Cosmetics and personal hygiene items. A standard set consisting of a shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste and brush, complete with a skin cleanser, as well as moisturizing creams for the face, body and hands. Choose cosmetics without perfumes - the newborn should remember the natural smell of his mother.
• Gadgets. These include a player, an e-book, a laptop and a mobile phone (of course, they put it in a bag at the last moment). Don't forget to bring your chargers too. Download more interesting films and books, and put a sufficient amount of money on your mobile account. Just in case, grab a notebook and a pen - if you need to quickly write down some recommendations from a gynecologist or neonatologist.

V Lately special bags appeared on sale with a set of things necessary for the maternity hospital, for example, Budumamoy, "Fest". The standard kit, as a rule, includes: sterile absorbent maternity pads without gelling components, wet wipes for personal hygiene without soap and water, absorbent bra inserts, disposable panties for fixing pads, absorbent hypoallergenic diapers, disposable masks for visitors. In general, everything that can be useful for mother and baby during their stay in the maternity hospital. A convenient, practical and beautiful bag was developed for expectant mothers by the German medical company Paul Hartmann. The cheerful orange bag is a transformer that easily folds out into a changing mat or a play mat. It will also come in handy after returning from the hospital, for example, during trips, walks, trips to the beach. Such a bag can be a wonderful gift for every expectant mother.