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Preparing for Your Hospital Stay 

It is a good idea to pack for your trip to the hospital one month before your due date. If you have other children, arrange for their care while you are away. What to bring:

• Insurance card
• Social Security information
• Robe and slippers
• Chapstick
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Warm socks
• Contact lens case and solution
• Eyeglasses
• Hair clasp for long hair
• Camera/video recorder (with extra batteries!)
• Pillows
• Makeup, hair dryer
• 4-6 pairs of underwear
• 2-3 nightgowns
• 2-3 bras
• Shampoo, shower gel
• List of phone numbers for people you’ll want to call
• Deodorant
• Clothes to wear home for you and baby
• Blankets for the baby
• Car seat