Still in the hospital

1. Is obvious, of course bring all your toiletries you use on a regular basis and dont forget your hairbrush 2. Bath towel- the hospital ones are incredibly small it's not even funny, and Im 120 lbs for reference and I'm telling youuu they were tiny 3. Frida mom peri bottle- yes they do p

Hi mamas! I’m officially in the third trimester which means we are nesting and preparing for baby girls arrival within the next few months! These are some of the things I have packed and ready for the hospital when the time comes! I’m sure I may change some of it, but this is what we have so far pr

This is the third in my little series, (1) my natural birth story and (2) why I chose to give birth naturally. This time, I’ll describe my reasons for planning to birth OUTSIDE a hospital (I would’ve chosen home, but my husband was a bit nervous so an independent birthing center was a perfect in-b

As your due date approaches, one of the most important things you can do is pack your hospital bag ahead of time. The last thing you want is to be scrambling for essentials while you’re in labor! Here’s what to bring to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible. Essentials for Mom:

1. Continuous Fetal Monitoring Fetal monitoring is done to measure the baby’s heart rate in-utero. Some hospitals still set you up with a continuous (permanent, so to speak) heart rate monitor around your belly that is attached to a computer and printer. This monitor also measures the timing and i

Detail shots are a must before you leave the hospital. Yes you can get them at home, but there’s a whole vibe when they still have their hospital tags and hospital blankets on 🫶 #pregnancyjourney #hospitalbirth #birthphotography #pregnancytips #birthtips #childbirth #momlife #newm

As a first-time mom, I spent so much time wondering what I actually needed in my hospital bag. 🤍 After lots of research, here’s a simple checklist of the essentials for mom, baby, and your partner—plus a few things you can leave at home. Save this for later so you’re not packing at the last m

I usually post recipes, but today we’re switching it up because… C-section prep! I’ve never had a C-section before. With my last pregnancy I delivered vaginally, but this baby has been breech since 32 weeks. So I had to completely change my birth plan and prepare for a scheduled C-section. He

I’ve done two hospital births now. The first one, I was induced and got Pitocin/ an Epidural de a natural birth. The second one, my water broke naturally and I did a unmedicated natural birth. Here are a few things that stayed consistent: 1. First you get triaged to make sure you are in labor.

In the early 20th century, Poveglia Island was repurposed as a medical facility, often described as serving long-term patients. The buildings from that period still remain today—abandoned and deteriorating. Over time, reports began to emerge from visitors and storytellers describing unusual e

So you have packed for yourself and baby and now Dad is scrambling wondering what he needs to bring. My husband, after packing for two babies, came up with this list of items he believes would benefit dad during the hospital stay 1. Clothes and toiletries. We are starting with the obvious. If y

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here are some things i’m packing second time around! this isn’t a complete list considering i still need to pack shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, deodorant… and all the other necessities!! I’m packing based off of what i’m given at my hospital! my first time, i packed soooo much so im d

#mybirthstory #lemon8challenge #letschat #storytime 1. Take everything in the hospital room when you go. All the diapers, formula, wipes, etc. they can’t reuse them for the next patient, so take them all. 2. If a nurse or doctor in your care team isn’t helping or makes you uncomfortabl

✨These were all good gems that made my labor/delivery journey seamless.✨ I hope these items will be useful to the expecting mothers out there 🫶🏾. Also, can you guess the gender of my baby ? 💕👶🏾💙 #pregnancyjourney #hospitalbagessentials #laboranddelivery

As a first time mom, I packed and repacked my hospital bag a few times! Here is everything I ended up bringing that I actually used, except for one item! • toiletries - toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, lotion • nursing bras - I knew I wanted to breastfed so these were great to have

Okay let’s talk about it… because apparently some things never change. You’re juggling: • 🩺 4+ patient assignments • 📞 Calls from doctors, families, pharmacy, lab • 🗓️ Staffing issues (someone just called out 😩) • 💥 Being the “go-to” for literally everythi

I didn't want to overpack, I'm 34 weeks along and I'm taking everything easy 🤭😅 What do you think I'm missing?? Although I feel like I'm missing a lot, as a first-time mom I have no idea about anything and I've gone a little crazy with this. . 👉🏼 This is what I have in my

👜 What’s In My Hospital Bag – High Risk Mama Edition 🍼✨ Hey mamas 💕 I’m officially just a few days away from meeting my baby🥹 and I wanted to share what’s packed in my hospital bag because let’s be real, being a high-risk pregnancy on a tight budget means planning every little detail. Everyth

I heard these July babies ain’t waiting till July. I chose not to pack postpartum things cause I know the hospital will have plenty for me as well as baby diapers and wipes for baby boy. I don’t think I’m forgetting anything but if so I still have 8 weeks to go so…. 🤷🏾‍♀️ What are some items in

Taking a baby home from the hospital can be so scary, especially as a first time mom! Parenthood is a whole new role that takes time to adjust to and adapt to your new responsibilities. You may feel completely overwhelmed or quite frankly not cut out for this (on day one!) You’re going to feel a l

I couldn’t recommend these items enough! 👜✨ As a self-proclaimed over-packer, I was thrilled to find that everything I brought had a purpose—and I didn’t feel like I overpacked at all! 🎉 With these essentials, I was comfortable, prepared, and truly happy during my hospital stay. 🛏️💕 From cozy loung

Rating things in my hospital toiletry kit and the other toiletries I’ve gotten while inpatient Item: Cleanse, No Rinse Foam cleanser ⭐️Overall rating: 4/5: Use to wash your hair when you can’t get into the shower. Usually due to keeping an IV or central line dry. Comes out as a foam, you pu