Tuesday, 7 July 2015

What's In My Hospital Bag + Your Chance To Win £100 Mothercare Vouchers!

When I found out that I'd be having a c-section birth with my first son, one of the first worries I had was what I'd need to take with me for my hospital stay.

With a c-section birth your recovery time can be longer, your hospital stay can often be two days or maybe even more and so the amount of "stuff" you need to take in with you obviously increases.

As a first time mum it can be really daunting to know what to take along - I found hospital bag checklists from trusted companies such as C & G Baby Club really helpful when narrowing down what to take with me.

But it can be hard to know what changes to make to your hospital bag when you're having a planned c-section delivery - many things stay the same of course but there are certain c-section specific items that can be really useful.

With that in mind, I've put together a little video discussing what I packed in my hospital bags for my c-section deliveries which you can see below.


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  1. Tracy K Nixon7 July 2015 at 07:00

    To be honest, I think you have remembered everything! What about thank you cards to start writing out as the baby gifts start to come in?

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  2. mummy247 July 2015 at 07:16

    A bottle of water!

    AShleigh

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  3. Emma Walters7 July 2015 at 08:09

    great video & tips, esp the knickers!!! :) The only other thing i have packed in my hosp bag are some gluc tablets. I couldn't keep anything down & they did give me a bit of energy until i could.

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  4. mpsandy7 July 2015 at 09:35

    Senokot tablets as I got terribly constipated.

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  5. Paula Harvey7 July 2015 at 10:21

    Snacks! I found that although hospital food was nice enough - I was peckish in between! :D

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  6. Katie Roberts-Mason7 July 2015 at 11:01

    Great tips here Hayley, thank you! I've also packed a few bibs for baby in a vain attempt to keep the vests clean! ;-) x

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  7. Kim Plant7 July 2015 at 11:39

    your own soap expensive in hospitals and there own is like rubbing sandpaper on yourself x

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  8. Nichole BudgetLovingMilitaryWife7 July 2015 at 12:00

    water bottle and lip gloss

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  9. Tracey Peach7 July 2015 at 12:12

    Tweezers, to take your nails out of your birthing partners arm!

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  10. maci2347 July 2015 at 12:23

    hand wipes

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  11. Jennifer Haden7 July 2015 at 12:29

    I would bring some little baby wipes, just something handy if you want to freshen yourself up quickly x

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  12. winnie7 July 2015 at 13:17

    disposable underwear

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  13. headsy127 July 2015 at 14:02

    baby wipes and hand sanitizer.

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  14. Angie McDonald7 July 2015 at 14:24

    Hand sanitiser and flushable toilet wipes!

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  15. Emma Lambert7 July 2015 at 15:24

    I think you've pretty much covered everything although I would pack snacks too as hospital food isn't the nicest haha! X

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  16. Michelle Banks7 July 2015 at 15:38

    wipes and bottle of water x

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  17. rena7 July 2015 at 16:12

    Some snacks and drinks

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  18. Joanna Victoria -x7 July 2015 at 16:54

    Snacks for when u get the munchies and a mini fan. I was so hot in hospital as we had the hottest room on the ward so as we didn't have a little fan I had a family member bring in my desk one from home.

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  19. Rebecca Gibson7 July 2015 at 18:25

    Something sweet for an energy boost

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  20. Anonymous7 July 2015 at 18:46

    Selfie Stick or hipflask

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  21. izbiz887 July 2015 at 19:14

    I would defo take some baby wipes and some disposable underwear - I felt constantly aware of my personal hygiene whilst I was having my daughters :)

    (Elizabeth H)

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  22. Roz7 July 2015 at 19:17

    has to be a bottle of water

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  23. buchanl7 July 2015 at 19:28

    Cooling Spray Mist

    Lynsey Buchanan

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  24. Tracy Hanley7 July 2015 at 19:28

    A water bottle

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  25. Sarah Laycock7 July 2015 at 19:29

    Wipes or hand wash within reach to just have a freshen up whenever you want particularly as the heat in many hospitals is turned up fully x

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  26. Penny7 July 2015 at 19:42

    I'd say lots of spare knickers!

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  27. MrsH7 July 2015 at 19:48

    hand wipes and a bottle of squash are going in my hospital bag

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  28. laura banks7 July 2015 at 19:49

    bottles of water are very handy

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  29. Laura Asplin7 July 2015 at 20:20

    Some food to keep you going.

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  30. Alana Walker7 July 2015 at 20:25

    Puzzle books.x

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  31. Lisa Evans7 July 2015 at 20:33

    Snacks, wipes, haemorrhoid cream...,!!

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  32. Kim Neville7 July 2015 at 20:40

    Change for the car park and some sweets

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  33. Hannah Lord7 July 2015 at 20:45

    cooling mist spray refreshing and cooling especially in this weather

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  34. catherinemcalinden7 July 2015 at 20:51

    Muslins. They have a billion uses!

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  35. catherinemcalinden7 July 2015 at 20:52

    Muslins!

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  36. Zoey H7 July 2015 at 21:08

    SnacK's and food to keep you going

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  37. mouseybabe7 July 2015 at 21:12

    Birth announcement cards and thank you cards. Hospital is the only rest you will get for a while 😃

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  38. jonathan reed7 July 2015 at 21:19

    Chocolate, to take away the taste of the meals!

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  39. bloomers7 July 2015 at 21:21

    Wipes/Antibac Gel

    Kirsty Fox

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  40. Victoria MyLittleLBlog7 July 2015 at 21:26

    lots of snacks, even though I was fed in the hospital I wanted more food

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  41. OneBlueOnePink7 July 2015 at 21:26

    I had a c section with both of mine, second one was an emergency and an awful experience. I would recommend packing LOTS of food! I was soooooo hungry after going nearly 18 hours without food!

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  42. Sarah Fawcett7 July 2015 at 21:31

    Water and some healthy snacks, not the sugar laden vending machine snacks!

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  43. The Life & Loves of Lolly7 July 2015 at 21:35

    I put a few Lucozades in the freezer so I could take out on the way to hospital so I'd have a few cold drinks during labour.

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  44. Alison Joyce7 July 2015 at 21:37

    Baby wipes because it might be difficult to get mobile to wash if you hve to have a c-section. I had an emergency c-section and it was 48 hours before I could get up and wash or shower.

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  45. Zoe G7 July 2015 at 21:48

    I found I needed snacks and drinks with both my children and forgot to pack each time so that would probably be something to pack

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  46. Joe7 July 2015 at 21:55

    Books, magazines, something to entertain yourself!

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  47. weir shane7 July 2015 at 21:56

    monster much x - leanne w

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  48. Darrell Perry7 July 2015 at 21:59

    I would also pack ipod & headphones, magazines, playing cards because there's a lot of waiting around. My wife even packed scrabble and quite deliberately decided to have her contractions just when I was going to put down my first ever 7 letter word. Never got a 7 letter word since ;o)

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  49. siobhan davis7 July 2015 at 22:11

    Music to listen to when your in labour x

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  50. manfa.lou7 July 2015 at 22:20

    Masacara... Amazing how a little touch up can make you feel normal

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  51. anthony harrington7 July 2015 at 22:24

    loose change for car park and any other odds and ends you may need.

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  52. Lorraine Tinsley7 July 2015 at 23:21

    Take some money and loads of drinks

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  53. Susie Wilkinson7 July 2015 at 23:33

    I think a few snacks and drinks would be a great addition

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  54. Lynne Durkin7 July 2015 at 23:48

    Disposable knickers! Great for those first few days afterwards.

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  55. Barbara Jane Shaw8 July 2015 at 02:21

    If breastfeeding take some Lansinoh cream - great for preventing sore nipples!

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  56. caroline walliss8 July 2015 at 06:45

    Hand Wipes.x

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  57. Ruth Harwood8 July 2015 at 07:48

    Something like a book or mags for when you need a little escape xx

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  58. Chris8 July 2015 at 09:19

    What other item would you suggest to take along in a hospital bag? . . . . . l think you've got it sorted - maybe some puzzle books

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  59. jodie crossley8 July 2015 at 09:43

    some water and snacks!

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  60. Anonymous8 July 2015 at 09:51

    snacks and a magazine

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  61. Justine Meyer8 July 2015 at 10:33

    Lots of snacks x

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  62. Leanne Lunn8 July 2015 at 10:56

    Lucozade to give you a boost

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  63. Zoe L8 July 2015 at 12:26

    You've covered lots, water and snacks. :)

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  64. Nicki Evans8 July 2015 at 12:32

    Drinks and snacks.

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  65. Just_me8 July 2015 at 13:13

    Snacks preferably chocolate to treat yourself ;)

    -Farhana

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  66. Jenny Brady8 July 2015 at 14:25

    Snacks, I get peckish at the hospital and hand sanitiser due to my OCDness :)

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  67. Chanette Kennedy8 July 2015 at 14:38

    Snacks like biscuits and a puzzle book or tablet with app

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  68. caydensmum8 July 2015 at 14:47

    some of your fave chocolate for you and only you.

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  69. Ali Johnson8 July 2015 at 14:49

    You thought of items I wouldn't have considered & I've had 2 kids! Like most people say maybe some snacks.

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  70. kayleigh white8 July 2015 at 14:51

    A camera and a brush! You'll need to look flawless for those fits piccies!

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  71. Angela Treadway8 July 2015 at 15:49

    Tens machine a must lol xx

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  72. Cherry Lime8 July 2015 at 16:16

    Water

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  73. Richard Tyler8 July 2015 at 16:40

    Snacks & Wet Wipes!

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  74. clairew1378 July 2015 at 16:54

    Wet wipes can be handy if it's hot in hospital to cool you down.

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  75. Mary Chez8 July 2015 at 17:45

    Water or squash and wipes

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  76. Vikki Sanderson8 July 2015 at 19:43

    One of those little battery powered fans for yourself - it gets too hot on the ward!

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  77. Princess Rudding8 July 2015 at 21:06

    Perfume, just to make you feel like you smell nice afterwards.

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  78. Kat Glynn8 July 2015 at 22:00

    Sweets and chocolate for energy of course :)

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  79. Pooky8 July 2015 at 22:59

    An Ipad or similar to keep yourself occupied.

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  80. liz9 July 2015 at 11:12

    Some squash or cordial to make it easier to stay hydrated.

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  81. Leanne Bell9 July 2015 at 13:45

    Definitely some squash. The gas and air really affected my throat and it was so nice to have something more than water to drink. x

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  82. Clare9 July 2015 at 13:54

    arnica was my saviour!

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  83. Clare9 July 2015 at 13:55

    arnica was my saviour!

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  84. Aaron Broad9 July 2015 at 16:16

    Big bar of chocolate

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  85. Chrissie Curtis9 July 2015 at 17:32

    You have it pretty much covered! but maybe Snacks.

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  86. dragon609 July 2015 at 21:57

    baby wipes and snacks

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  87. Kim Roberts9 July 2015 at 22:20

    I was so hungry in the middle of the night, so I would take lots of snacks!

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  88. Lillian Fisher9 July 2015 at 22:47

    A little mini fan was very useful for me as I felt really hot.

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  89. Gemma Clark10 July 2015 at 17:54

    I think you've covered a lot! Defo breast pads and some easy access pjs for feeding! I am thinking about mine at the moment as 26 weeks pregnant x

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  90. KayeLaFaye10 July 2015 at 19:31

    Moist toilet wipes are on my list :)

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  91. mata77710 July 2015 at 20:10

    I can't think of anything new but agree with snacks - something to give you energy.

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  92. claire griffiths11 July 2015 at 11:55

    plenty of snacks think you have everything covered x

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  93. victoria wale11 July 2015 at 18:00

    Snacks and wet wipes!

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  94. Clare Hubbard11 July 2015 at 19:43

    Jelly Babies for an energy boost!

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  95. Holly Edmundson11 July 2015 at 21:56

    Sweets and chocolate :) xx

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  96. Kay Moffat12 July 2015 at 15:11

    Snacks and vaseline for dry lips.

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  97. Jodie12 July 2015 at 20:29

    Nothing extra to add - but wanted to suggest using the mega maternity pads to also stick into the front of your underwear to stop the pants sticking to the stitches/scar.

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  98. Kristy Brown12 July 2015 at 21:25

    Moisturiser and lip balm

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  99. Keshia Esgate12 July 2015 at 21:46

    chocolate

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  100. Emily Knight13 July 2015 at 13:01

    Plenty of bottled water and snacks!

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  101. Janice n13 July 2015 at 17:16

    I think you have everything you would need

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  102. stephen holman13 July 2015 at 21:57

    snacks - you could be there for a while!!

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  103. katie skeoch13 July 2015 at 22:21

    Water wipes are my favourite thing! I would add a support pillow too, this helped me to sleep after having mine

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  104. Janice Mackin14 July 2015 at 00:43

    Arnica to help with healing.

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  105. lindsay chadburn14 July 2015 at 01:00

    snacks, i didnt really like the hospital food as i have food intolerances

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  106. Gail Reid14 July 2015 at 10:00

    You will definitely need snacks...everyone needs snacks :) .. and not so much packed but make sure if you have to stay in longer than you planned that someone brings in some fruit.... with the dry sucking-moisture hospitals you can get really constipated :/

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  107. kerry bennett14 July 2015 at 11:22

    Water and hand gel

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  108. grannybiker14 July 2015 at 12:44

    Jelly babies- they wake your mouth up when it's hot & dry

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  109. greigspencer14 July 2015 at 13:13

    my ipod to listen to some tunes

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  110. cheryl kean14 July 2015 at 15:46

    sweets and drinks x

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  111. Sarah Lee14 July 2015 at 17:55

    Some snacks for afterwards - I had some chocolate packed.

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  112. matphil14 July 2015 at 18:21

    Snacks and bottles of water.

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  113. Christine Dodd14 July 2015 at 18:34

    I'd take my bullet journal to jot down ideas that come to me

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  114. sarah387514 July 2015 at 20:55

    Definitely snacks- I was starving first time round. Didn't make that mistake second time and won't this time!

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  115. shoeaholic14 July 2015 at 21:28

    Mascara and eyeliner so you look good for the photos. ;)

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  116. Eleanor Wigmore14 July 2015 at 23:47

    Snacks - maybe for me (depending on how I'm feeling) but definitely for the husband!

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  117. Rebecca Phillips15 July 2015 at 01:20

    i had a thing called laboraide that you put in your mouth to clench down on during contractions, i loved it!

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  118. jade15 July 2015 at 10:51

    Water and wipes

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  119. Judi Watson-Jones15 July 2015 at 12:03

    definitely some snacks and wipes

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  120. Daniel Todd15 July 2015 at 12:24

    Something to read and a pen

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  121. Rebecca Lis15 July 2015 at 12:27

    Lots of snacks and the moist toilet wipes

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  122. Bryony Brooke15 July 2015 at 18:12

    A rose face spritz. Something your other half can do for you so he feels useful, the rose will be calming and the mist will be cooling!

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  123. donna jones15 July 2015 at 18:43

    a water bottle

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  124. Ange Wh15 July 2015 at 19:31

    snacks and wipes

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  125. Kat Allinson15 July 2015 at 19:43

    I make sure I pack ear plugs and eye mask for my C-section deliveries as you're always in for a few days and sleep is nigh on impossible on post-natal ward

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  126. sam15 July 2015 at 20:03

    Glucose/Energy Tablets, I found them really helpful to keep me going especially during night feeds.

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  127. Vera Bahounkova15 July 2015 at 20:08

    hand wipes

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  128. Jade Vine15 July 2015 at 20:50

    lip balm - gas and air really dries your lips

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  129. Eva Trelfa15 July 2015 at 20:54

    just some snacks and drinks, maybe some glucose tablets? x

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  130. winkymcwinkle15 July 2015 at 21:15

    Some tissues, for those inevitable tears

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  131. Rebecca Funnell15 July 2015 at 21:53

    Some snacks & lipbalm x

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  132. Jane Middleton15 July 2015 at 22:16

    definitely a water bottle

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  133. lauralights15 July 2015 at 22:57

    I'd say snacks... but maybe that's just me! hahah

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  134. Cornishgirl15 July 2015 at 23:26

    A mini-fan - hospitals are always so hot and some snacks :)

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  135. katrina walsh15 July 2015 at 23:35

    Facial spritzer

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  136. Heather Crowe15 July 2015 at 23:43

    I can't think of anything else! what about some cooling mist? x

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  137. beano5416 July 2015 at 01:11

    A cooling bag as the water is so hot & can keep some chocolate in there too

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  138. Jamie Millard16 July 2015 at 02:21

    food!

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  139. snarepuss16 July 2015 at 06:11

    mints :)

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  140. Sophie Lester16 July 2015 at 09:22

    A Mars Bar! That helped me!

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  141. Lexi Gymnast16 July 2015 at 09:53

    sallt as hospita dont put on anything

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  142. Dessallara16 July 2015 at 11:04

    Snacks you fancy : )

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  143. Emma Whittaker16 July 2015 at 11:32

    Chocolate and Sweets, after 13 hours of labour and then a c section this did the trick!! :-)

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  144. soozwales16 July 2015 at 11:46

    A pocket fan and a bottle of had wash.

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  145. Sarah Lewis16 July 2015 at 12:14

    Some snacks to keep you going x

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  146. Lady Chelington16 July 2015 at 12:47

    I can't think of anything else, but perhaps an eye mask for sleeping as hospital wards can be noisy and light if you have to stay overnight.

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  147. Vicky Robinson16 July 2015 at 13:33

    That list was so extensive I felt like you got everything!
    I always took a big bottle of Evian Water and a big bottle of cold Pepsi Max as I found that I was just so thirsty in the hospital. I don't know if it was the air con?
    I also liked taking some lip balm as I needed it as the air con was very drying on my lips.
    The thing I forgot last time was nursing bras. I couldn't believe that I left them out of my case!

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  148. Sophie Pocock16 July 2015 at 14:21

    I can't think of anything else! I packed a hand held fan which was amazing as I was so hot.
    I would use the voucher to buy my little boy a Summer wardrobe he has just grown out of all of his clothes.

    Sophie
    xx
    www.pocockins.co.uk

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  149. newgolddream7116 July 2015 at 14:28

    books, magazines, or a tablet computer.

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  150. angie mummy16 July 2015 at 15:02

    a snack like a cereal bar

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  151. ryanmia0216 July 2015 at 15:29

    Definitely some snacks!

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  152. diva197716 July 2015 at 16:16

    an energy drink

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  153. Isis1981uk16 July 2015 at 17:39

    Extra pairs of pyjamas...no one warns you how much blood leaks!!!

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  154. Eleanor Powell16 July 2015 at 18:57

    snacks and drinks

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  155. Lynsey Ward16 July 2015 at 19:55

    Some thing to nibble on, fruity sweets worked well with me.

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  156. Crystal Williams16 July 2015 at 20:10

    Sweets! :) and anything that makes you feel comfortable and happy x

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  157. Nancy Bradford16 July 2015 at 21:02

    Wet wipes and lots of bottled water.

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  158. Emma Davison16 July 2015 at 21:16

    Bottle of water

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  159. Lori Lou16 July 2015 at 21:18

    Flushable toilet wipes x

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  160. claza9316 July 2015 at 21:37

    Chocolate!

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  161. fjk4216 July 2015 at 22:00

    my essentials would be an eye mask and ear plugs so you can get some rest even if it's light and other people are making noise.

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  162. Natasha Bowler16 July 2015 at 22:03

    A plastic jug! To help with the sting when you pee.

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  163. Gemma Langley16 July 2015 at 22:08

    Fluffy socks

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  164. Em S16 July 2015 at 22:27

    Some snacks! I was so hungry after giving birth...

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  165. Monika Suchonska16 July 2015 at 22:28

    I think this is it ...

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  166. Kelly Hirst16 July 2015 at 23:36

    Some antibacterial wipes for when things are a bit dodgy looking

    Kelly Ellen Hirst

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  167. Kelly Hirst16 July 2015 at 23:37

    Antibacterial wipes!

    Kelly Ellen Hirst

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