| you need to take EVERYTHING.
toilet roll
tissue
cup
towel
shampoo
soap
flipflops (for the shower)
*******EARPLUGS*********(do not forget these!)
magazines/book/ipod/laptop
mat pads
underwear
under/bed pad
clothing for leaving hospital for you and baby (they supply wraps and blankets for baby)
snacks
eyepatch for sleeping
toothpaste
toothbrush
dental floss
cotton buds
nappies
wipes/cotton balls (& bowl for water)
lip balm
hand cream (i found it rather dry)
i took peanut butter and a half loaf of bread with a knife in case i wanted a late night snack
bra pads, in case your milk comes in before you leave hospital
i found the food absolutely abyssmal (i was in 13 times over two pregnancies). hubby brought food for me, but you can also order from soho delivers, dial-a-dinner, pizza hut etc. and have them deliver to you on the ward. no problem. just have them call you when they arrive and you can meet them outside the doors.
i also found the place quite warm and always took my own camisoles/tank tops to wear. i sometimes put their top on over top.
also, i took my own pillow, made me more comfortable  |