What to pack for Matilda?

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I am due next month and would like to get some input from recent moms that had delivered in Matilda on what to bring. The list provided by Matilda seems rather short. I would like to know if there are any other things not listed that I need to bring with me. I heard inflatable ring and postpartum support belt are not provided by the hospital, so I will pack those with me. anything else?
 
i just delivered at matilda and honestly, you would probably be fine with nothing other than a change of clothes to go home for you and the baby! they provide a good breastfeeding pillow (like a big boppy), pumps, and almost everything you will need. fyi, i received a postpartum support belt (don't know whether it was through the hospital or prescribed by my doctor). good luck!
 
i just remember that I needed an endless supply of maternity pads....a couple changes of clothes and not much else really -
 
I will bring a packet of travel size tissues for quick cleaning after meals. Then suzuran wipes that comes in a box for cleaning of nipples when breastfeeding. About 15 or 20 packets per box. Packing in aluminum foil that you can dipped in to hot water for warm wipes. Sold in most supermarkets, mannings and waston.
 
I recall i didn't use anything I brought along with me, except for the change of clothes home. Matilda provides everything.
 
I didnt clean it just saw some mummies doing it. Anyway, those wipes not necessary for nipples. I use it at home when my baby is still in infant stage to clean inside her mouth and so on. :)
 
Clothes, toiletry( they have shower gel and tooth brush set only), face towel ( only provide bath towel), book to read, drinks and snack in case you are hungry in the middle of the night or early morning ( you can order toast off hours), clothes for baby to leave hospital in. And Of course, camera
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Own pajamas and clothes to go home in, clothes for baby to go home in, car seat for going home, snacks/magazines/books, camera and laptop. That was about all I took. They had stacks of pads so I didn't need any of my own although I did take some.

Edit: sorry, didn't see Biggie's response so, in summary, I agree with what she said!
 
If you are BFing, which Matilda advocates (and they have a bunch of nurses who will help you with this during your stay), I also found that I used a nursing bra and breast shells while I was there, because you will be really sensitive and unless you have a private room, probably want to wear the hospital gown which will rub against you. In case you aren't familiar with shells, get the kind with holes in it for breathability. These aren't the shields, btw, which do something else - these are the shells that provide some air flow and no chafing during the first few days before you toughen up.
 
Apologies in advance for the silly question (I am expecting my first baby), but how do maternity pads differ from regular sanitary pads, if at all? Thanks.
 
Maternity pads are just bigger/longer for very heavy flow. I actually just used "goodnights" because they were cheaper/more readily available. But you do need something larger/more absorbent than regular pads.
 
I got the shells at Eugenes, but I think you can get them at any mom/baby store, like B2B or Mothercare - should just be in the same section as all the storage bags, pumps, etc.
 
I would consider taking a light weight cardigan to the hospital so that when you do the skin-to-skin contact you can have your shoulders covered. Mothers have told me that this makes them feel more dressed and thus more comfortable, especially when they had visitors.
SARAH

Sarah Hung IBCLC
www.lotuslactation.com
 

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