What to bring with you

Please bring with you:

• Pregnancy Notes
• List of medicines
• Toiletries
• Emergency contact number(s)
• Name of current GP

If in labour please bring with you:

• Your hand-held pregnancy notes
• Any medication prescribed by your GP or consultant
• Nightwear (nightie, dressing gown, slippers) and an old, comfortable/loose garment for delivery
• Underwear (disposable ones for after the birth)
• A bath towel, hand towel and flannel
• Toiletries
• Maternity-sized sanitary towels
• Maternity bra
• Newborn-size nappies
• Cotton wool
• About three sets of baby clothes, vests, baby-grows (without feet, if possible, as these can obscure identity labels), scratch mittens, cardigan
• A hat – it is important to ensure your baby is warm. A hat may be put on your baby straight after birth, as babies lose a lot of body heat through the head
• Magazines/books and a pen
• Your favourite tea, coffee and/or non alcoholic beverage, if you have use of a single room. Please inform your visitors that refreshments are not available for visitors

What NOT to bring with you

Please do not bring the following into hospital with you:

• Your children on admission
• Large amounts of money
• Valuables
• Electrical items
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Anyone with infection or diseases