3 Easily Forgotten Items to Put in your Pregnancy Bag

Despite all of your pregnancy preparation, there are lots of little things you can forget to put in your pregnancy bag for labour. If you’ve given birth before, you’ll be less likely to forget one of these little items, but it can still happen.  So make sure that at the very least, your partner has the following items packed and ready to go.  It’ll make the world of difference when you’re in need after your labor.

Remember to Pack your Favorite Snacks

Just because you’re in labor doesn’t mean you’ll stop getting hungry.  Although your situation doesn’t really allow you to eat anything substantial, you might want to consider packing some light snacks which will perk you up a little bit in the quieter moments.  Things to think about would be sweets, crisps, rice cakes, and fruit. Crucially, take food that you love.  The last thing you want would be to be desperate for your favorite snack and not to have it with you. For more advice on what foods to take into your labor, read about the best nutritious snacks.

Say ‘Thanks’ to your Midwife with a Gift

After you’ve given birth, you’ll want to have something with you to help thank your midwife and all of the waiting staff.  After all, they’ve just helped you bring a new little person into the world.  You’re bound to be extremely grateful to them, so take in some chocolates to share round to say thank you.  This also has the added benefit of making your birthing team that little bit more attentive than they would be – precisely what you want when your baby’s every movement sets you on edge.

Pack a Treat for Yourself

After you’ve treated everybody else, make sure you treat yourself.  Bring along a nice bottle of champagne for you and your partner to share to really allow the weight of the situation to sink in. Most people forget this part of the packing process, but it will really help you relax after what has the potential to be a very emotional, stressful but beautiful time in your lives.  So make sure you enjoy it.

So when you’re on your way to the hospital, try to stop and ask yourself: do you have these 3 easily forgotten items? One final point is to thank all of the people who’ve supported you – including your partner!  A way to do this is send out some baby thank you cards like the ones available from Little One Prints.