For labour and birth

Don’t forget to pack anything that’ll help you be more comfortable during labour; music, oils, a TENS machine. You and your partner/support person will have access to refreshments, but are welcome to bring your own if you wish.

• Antenatal card, Medicare card and private health fund details
• Loose comfortable clothes and maternity bras
• Comfortable footwear
• Toiletries, a packet of maternity pads as well as three – four packets of pads, tissues
• Reading material
• Mobile phone and charger
• Favourite pillow

Your partner will also need to bring a bag and a suggested list includes the following:

• Change of clothes
• Toiletries
• Pyjamas or some form of sleepwear if planning to stay
• Swimming costume in case they are needed in the bath or shower with you
• Camera, phone and chargers and spare memory cards
• Covered shoes. In the event that you need to go to the Operating Theatre they will need to wear covered shoes.
• Change for the vending machines

All clothing, nappies, wipes and linen is provided for your baby. You will however need the following:

• Clothing and a wrap to take the baby home
• Correctly fitted rear facing car seat