Can I wear my own gown during labor?
Can you wear your own gown during labor? In short: Yes! While you’ve been busy getting the nursery ready or packing a hospital bag full of essentials (including a coming home outfit for baby!), it’s easy to overlook one of the most obvious items: what you’ll be wearing in the hospital.
Should I buy a hospital gown for labor?
But have you thought about what you’ll wear during labor? In the grand scheme of things, what you wear during labor and delivery isn’t that important. While any hospital or birth center will provide a gown for you to wear, you might enjoy taking that decision into your own hands.
What should I wear to give birth?
something loose and comfortable to wear during labour that does not restrict you from moving around or make you too hot. 3 changes of loose, comfortable clothes. 2 or 3 comfortable and supportive bras, including nursing bras if you’re planning to breastfeed – remember, your breasts will be much larger than usual.
Should you shave before giving birth?
Remember you’re advised to avoid shaving a week to your delivery or Caesarean birth date. Don’t be embarrassed if you haven’t shaved. It’s acceptable not to shave before delivery. Don’t worry.
Can you tell if your cervix is softening?
Reach to the end of the vaginal canal and feel for the texture and thickness of your cervix. If what you feel is very hard and thick, you’re likely not very effaced. If it feels mushy and thin, you may be making some progress.
What should I wear to hospital for labour?
Things for labour. This could include old, oversize t-shirts (anything comfortable), extra underpants, warm socks as women often get cold feet in labour, and lip balm. For water immersion during labour or waterbirths, many women wear a bikini, tankini, vest top or prefer to be naked. The hospital has towels.
How many baby clothes should I take to the hospital?
Pack two different outfits in different sizes because you don’t know how big or small your baby will be! Aim for one outfit in newborn size and one 0-3 months. Don’t forget hats and/or socks, if weather appropriate. Your pediatrician’s contact information.