Getting Ready for The Birth

GETTING READY FOR THE BIRTH

You have finished the stages of pregnancy, from the first trimester and the second trimester. Now you in the last trimester, start from seventh month to ninth month. In ninth month, the time to childbirth is closer. What you need to bring with you in a hospital? What to pack for your stay in the hospital. This is one of the most important elements to giving birth that many women forget until the last minute.

Packing in advance will make getting to the hospital or birth center much easier when you are in labour. When packing your bag, you should include the following:

• Clothing for three or four days
• Clothing for the baby
• Extra pillows
• Emergency contact numbers
• Slippers
• Extra towel
• Hair brush/tooth brush
• Bathrobe
• Extra socks
• Hand cloths

If your doctor suggests anything else, you should pack it as well. You should keep your bag near the bedside or the front door so that you do not forget it before going to the hospital or birthing center.

If you have to go to the hospital early, you will want to pack extra clothing. Since you will be preoccupied with your baby’s birth, you should pack a few weeks in advance.

Once you arrive at the hospital, you may have to wait a few hours before you will be ready to deliver your baby. This time may be painful or it may not. It depends on many factors including stress. You should try to remain as calm as possible. Bring a book or crossword puzzle so that you can keep you mind occupied. This will make the time go by.

As you get closer to the delivery time, your contractions will be closer together. While this can be very painful, you will be getting closer to meeting your baby for the first time. Having a bag filled with items from home will make this time a little easier. Having supportive people around you will also help.

After giving birth, you will be very tired. You will fall asleep after meeting your child. Having their clothing and yours with you in the hospital room is a great start to your parenting.