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Build my birth planQuestions parents ask
When should I pack my hospital bag?
Aim to have it packed by about 36 weeks. Babies often come before the due date, and a packed bag by the door takes one worry away. If you have been told your baby may come early, pack sooner.
How many bags should I bring?
Most parents bring two: a small labor bag with what you need during birth, and a second bag for after the birth and the baby, which can stay in the car until you move to the ward. Your partner brings their own small bag.
What does the hospital usually provide?
It varies a lot by hospital and country. Many provide some diapers, pads and formula; others ask you to bring everything. Call or check your hospital's website and follow their list where it differs from this one.
What should I pack for a C-section?
Add high-waisted underwear that sits above the scar, a loose dress or soft trousers, slip-on shoes so you do not need to bend, and plenty of maternity pads: you bleed after a C-section too.
What should my partner pack?
A change of clothes, snacks and water, their own charger, a card or coins for parking, a pillow if they stay overnight, and a list of people to message after the birth.
General guidance only, not medical advice. Your midwife, doctor and hospital know your situation best.
