Packing the Perfect Hospital Bag

the hospital bag

To bring or not to bring

By 36 weeks, this is what should be packed and ready to go!

You have hired your doula (hopefully!), written your birth plan, taken childbirth classes, read the books, listened to the Birth Story Podcast, and completed decorating the nursery. You are ready to have a baby! As your guess date approaches, you start thinking about what essentials you need to take with you on that big trip to your birthing place.

It could not be that much, right? After all, you are likely only going to stay from one to three days, with helpful nurses taking care of all your needs.