https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 24 May 2026 14:32:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-493495 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:09:45 +0000 BananaPancakes 493495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I purchased 2 of these to wear at the hospital and they were perfect. I could wear them all day, in front of visitors and nurse easily. Mine were a little different, but the nursing gown/matching robe were great. </p> <p><a href="http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=94248120150&#038;MasterCategory_Id=MC16" rel="nofollow">http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=94248120150&#038;MasterCategory_Id=MC16</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-493418 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:48:43 +0000 LivsMama 493418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@WALLAROO: I wore the mesh panties home because they didnt have a waistband. I took a ton home. If you dont want to wear those, get something that hits above the incision. Id go with boy shorts or non-thongs. You dont want to have to lift your butt off the bed to pick a wedgie lol. Other essentials for my planned section:</p> <p>*Belly Bandit (or another Belly Band.) My hospital didnt give me one and I LOVED this one<br /> *Dry shampoo. I couldnt take a shower for a few days so this was huge. So were Dove Wipes for "baths"<br /> *snacks, for after they allow you to eat. The meals were WAY too spaced apart in my hospital. I got woozy more than once.</p> <p>I wore a maxi dress home, but that was in July. Just make sure its something that hits above the incision enough that it wont ride down to it. If you have the belly band though, you can wear anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492674 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:39:27 +0000 yoursilverlining 492674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with everyone on the ole granny panties. The ones my hospital gave me were actually pretty nice so I wore those, but I brought my own just in case.</p> <p>Also make sure you wear the belly band they give you, and if they don't give you one; pick one up! It helps so much with pain and keeping everything packed in tight. Once you have that band on, yoga pants are fine to wear. I wore short dresses and yoga pants or long tanks and yoga pants while at the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492611 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:06:38 +0000 Sammyfab 492611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the granny panties, slippers and loose-fitting clothing. I just brought my biggest pairs of underwear (I normally wear boy shorts) instead of buying brand new underwear.</p> <p>I brought my nursing pillow which was great for breastfeeding and protecting my midsection.</p> <p>My going home outfit was a pair of lululemon still pants, a loose, button-up blouse and a pair of TOMS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492563 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:43:05 +0000 chrispygal 492563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for full on granny's. I ended up wearing the mesh panties while in the hospital and then my pregnancy undies for a while when I was home. My incision was definitely sore for a few weeks and I wouldn't want anything near it. </p> <p>While in the hospital I think I stayed in my PJ's for the first day and a half, and then I ended up changing into crop yoga pants and a preggo v-neck t-shirt after that. I got so many comments from people about wearing clothes. The nurses seemed so impressed. lol. Showering and getting dressed was tough, but it helped me feel so much better. I went home in a similar outfit. I also agree about flip flops or slippers. There was no way I was getting anything other than slip on shoes on my feet! Not only could I not bend over, but the swelling was AWFUL. Way worse than while I was pregnant and I swelled a TON. </p> <p>That being said, the scheduled c-section was a breeze. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492419 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:19:09 +0000 wheres_c 492419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think everyone else has mentioned everything. With my unplanned c section they wouldnt let me eat until i passed gas. That took almost 3 days. I sent someone home to get tea, apple juice and powdered soup. Also some snacks for your DH.</p> <p>I am very thankful for my nice long robe. I was in too much pain to wear anything other than the hospital gown but was able to put on the robe when visitors came.</p> <p>Ditto clothes for multiple days for DH. I ended up being in the hospital for a week.</p> <p>I needed a watch and notebook to track what pain meds i took when.....the nurses werent really helpful with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492371 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:44:53 +0000 X0X0X0 492371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You definitely need high waisted panties...I had an unplanned c-section and 7 months later I still can't wear anything that feels too tight on incision.<br /> My recommendation is also:<br /> --comfy loose pajamas<br /> --slippers because putting and removing socks is impossible<br /> --loofah because u cannot bend over so it at least helps spread soap around body without much effort<br /> --clothes for whomever will accompany you during hospital stay. DH was with me during our 6 day long hospital stay (failed induction then c-section) and he only took 3 days worth of clothes. DD was placed in our room the remaining 4 days we were at hospital, and since I couldn't move I depended on DH to do everything for me &amp; DD. This meant he couldn't leave home for extra clothes or toiletries. TMI...he only took 3 days worth of clothing which he solely regretted </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492352 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:31:12 +0000 LittleFox 492352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agreed with Autumnlove - you want them to hit above the incision and hold pads. I was happy with yoga pants but a comfy dress would have been nice. Bring slippers you can walk around the hospital ward in so you can be comfortable walking around as soon as you're able. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492332 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:23:51 +0000 photojane 492332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's still a chance I may need a c-section, so I've spoken with my mom who had three sections. The number one thing she suggested stocking up on was legit granny panties - like the ones actual grannies wear. Like these bad boys: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/hanes-women-s-6-pack-brief-assorted-solid-colors/-/A-13588130#prodSlot=medium_1_7&#038;term=hanes%20briefs" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/hanes-women-s-6-pack-brief-assorted-solid-colors/-/A-13588130#prodSlot=medium_1_7&#038;term=hanes%20briefs</a>. Your incision will be along your pubic area, so underwear that come almost to your belly button will be the most comfortable. I wouldn't worry much about looking/feeling sexy at that point! </p> <p>Also, I got a long-sleeve maxi dress that I'm wearing home. I knew regardless of c-section or vag, I wouldn't want anything pressing against my bits. I'm going to pair it with a long sweater &amp; a pair of ballet flats. I bought this one in black: <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Maternity-Knit-Surplice-Maxi-Dress/21282206" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/Maternity-Knit-Surplice-Maxi-Dress/21282206</a>. It's obviously very cheaply made (only $8!), but that's why I went with that one - only a month left of pregnancy! Whooo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492313 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:15:56 +0000 rrachael 492313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with everything @Sandy said! I also had an unplanned c-section and was glad that I had bought some high waisted fruit of the looms before going into labor. They don't do much for making you feel attractive, but you'll appreciate having them between you incision and whatever clothes you wear in the coming weeks. I wore a long skirt home as I couldn't imagine putting on jeans ... but yoga pants work too! Otherwise, just be ready for the funky feeling of all that air moving around inside of you! And make sure you walk around to get the gas moving! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492309 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:13:46 +0000 GrapeCrush 492309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You definitely want undies that go above your incision!! And to keep the pad in there. Also, I would take a couple extra pillows. Our hospital was in a baby boom and short in pillows and it would have been nice to have a couple extra to rest on my stomach while breast feeding and holding LO. Also, when you sneeze, cough or laugh it hurts! Holding a pillow against your stomach softens the blow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492306 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:13:05 +0000 Mrs. Train 492306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes high waisted full briefs for the incision and pads. They will give you mesh but I was sensitive to them and got a rash (I have sensitive skin). My second c section I couldn't get up for 24 hours. I had some dizziness that prevented it. So some of those moist towelettes things were nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492291 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:06:59 +0000 sandy 492291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up with an unplanned csection...fortunately I had enough packed for myself but not enough stuff for my husband for the 4 day stay. </p> <p>I had my baby in November and just wore my maternity leggings and maternity sweater for my going home outfit...not glamorous but warm for the winter and comfy. I felt great after my csection but I was definitely swollen from all the fluids (I had to have antibiotics due to the fever I spiked during labor). My feet were the most swollen even though I barely had any swelling during pregnancy - so pack your comfiest shoes that are easy to put on. </p> <p>You will have lots of air in your body from the csection so the nurses advised me to drink warm fluids (so pack your favorite tea) and also to take slow walks around the floor to work the air out and prevent painful gas - so pack some comfy shoes or slippers to do laps. </p> <p>Also one thing I definitely plan on taking with me next time is my pump. I don't know if other csection mamas experienced this but it took forever for my milk to come in and I wish I had started pumping earlier to help my milk come in. My other friend who had a csection said it took about a week for her milk to come in too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492256 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:53:05 +0000 autumnlove 492256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@WALLAROO: Both! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492250 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:50:18 +0000 tororojo 492250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@WALLAROO: I haven't had a c-section but everything I've read said it's nice to have panties that hit above the incision. I inspected the selection at Target the other day (just in case!) and they have a lot of options (ya know like the multi-packs made by Hanes/Fruit of the Loom). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492242 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:47:34 +0000 WALLAROO 492242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Are the granny panties more for the purpose to wear a pad or is it to have the waistband above your incision? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492221 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:38:19 +0000 autumnlove 492221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would pack some granny panties but the hospital will probably give you some mesh panties to wear home. I wore yoga pants but I wish I brought a dress instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-essentials-for-c-section-delivery#post-492201 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:29:17 +0000 WALLAROO 492201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What are some essentials I should pack for my hospital bag if I am having a scheduled c-section? I've been told granny panties for sure. I usually only wear thongs so does this mean high waisted granny panties or does this just mean full bottom bikinis? Also, what should I pack for my going home outfit? I know that ideally a maxi dress would probably be the most comfortable but being that it is winter, probably not the most practical. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! </p>