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What to Pack Pregnancy can be unnerving. A pregnancy with multiples can be twice as unnerving AND unpredictable. There is a good chance that you will enter labor early, be prepared. Have all your personal items (and babies') packed well in advance. Labor has a way of fogging clear thinking, and trust me, once labor hits, you will not feel like packing! Clothes - Nightgowns or pajamas--make sure they button down the front if you plan to breastfeed. During labor you will be provided with a hospital gown, but after delivery, you will feel better if you can put on your own personal clothes.
- Nursing Bras (if breastfeeding) or supportive sports bras.
- Panties (you will not like the big net panties provided by the hospital)
- Robe and slippers (a must if you are visiting babies in the NICU)
- An outfit to wear home (you won't fit into your skinny jeans after having twins)
Toiletries - Comb/hair brush
- Hair dryer/curling iron or other styling products you would normally use.
- Make-up
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Soap
- Bath towel (the hospital will provide this of course, but you will be happy to have your own)
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Maxi Pads (the pads provided by the hospital feel more like a mattress and do not stay in place)
Miscellaneous - Bottled Mineral Water
- Camera and extra film
- Saltines
- Suckers/Lollipops
- "To Call" Telephone List
- Birthing Plan
- Hospital Papers
- Insurance Documentation
- A novel or magazine
For Partner - Snacks
- Reading material
- Copy of Birthing Plan
- Telephone List
For Babies (depending on how early your babies' arrival--they may have a prolonged stay) - Baby Book
- Clothes for the Trip Home
- Diapers/wipes
- Formula if you do not plan to breastfeed (although most hospitals will provide this for you)
New Mom Tip: If NICU is inevitable or even likely, and you plan to breastfeed, you may want to be prepared with a breastfeeding pump. Skip the frustration that coincides with the use of a manual pump and plan on a good electric pump. You can purchase one for around $400 or you can rent one for around $50 a month, which is a good deal when you consider the cost of formula. Although the hospital should provide one for you during your stay, I found myself in the unfortunate situation of the hospital not having one available. When a pump did become available, the tubing was not. I had to scramble to find a rental on short notice and found myself leaving the hospital to travel across town while my boys were in NICU. I would have saved myself an inordinate amount of frustration and anxiety had I been prepared in advance.
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