https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:54:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693633 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:49:20 +0000 bunnylove08 693633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>mine was unplanned and I was glad I had a robe since I wore the hospital gown. When I was able to shower I changed into maternity sweatpants. When you get home make sure you stock up on high waist underwear. I also used depends because I had a lot of postpartum bleeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693502 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:08:12 +0000 GrapeCrush 693502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>definitely looser comfier clothes. i stayed in the gown the whole time, just because i didn't care at that point lol my first was unplanned, but this one is scheduled. i'm bringing an extra pillow, along with the boppy because it helped to pad my incision/stomach with the pillows while trying to breastfeed. also holding a pillow against your stomach when you cough/sneeze/laugh helps it to not hurt as much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693499 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:07:48 +0000 LuLu Mom 693499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine wasn't planned, but I wore my maternity leggings and loose yoga pants after and it was super comfortable on my incision. If your hospital doesn't provide you with a belly binder, pick one up, it was a lifesaver those first few days (and weeks!) I would also have a nice long robe and slippers with grips on the bottom, I wore this all around the hospital the first few days as extra protection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693480 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:01:01 +0000 wheres_c 693480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine wasnt scheduled but I still appreciated a nightgown. Visitors came and the hospital gown left nothing to the imagination.<br /> You will also probably be on a clear liquid diet and if your hospital is like mine there's not many options. I had mom go get me decaf tea, vegetable soup and organic apple juice. I wish I'd packed these.<br /> Otherwise I can't think of what I wish I'd had, compared with if I'd have had a vaginal birth. I anticipated being there 2 nights but was there 5, so I would anticipate your stay could be longer than expected. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693459 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:50:27 +0000 dagret 693459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsHotDog: abdominal binder maybe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693456 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:49:57 +0000 dagret 693456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have a c section but found a sleep mask to be essential. And Chapstick and your own lotion bc the hospital will probably be really dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693438 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:40:54 +0000 MrsHotDog 693438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, your own robe is a must! I always had my own easy to skip on slippers. My first c-section was not planned but my next one (in two weeks is) and I am going to ask the nurses for an extra tummy wrap thing, I have no idea what it is called, before I leave because it works a lot better than the one I purchased. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693427 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:35:06 +0000 JerricaBenton 693427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine wasn't planned but I had a c-section and I would suggest extra comfy outfits and a robe for yourself. You'll be there an extra day or two and I changed out of my hospital gown as soon as I could. I felt so much better after a shower and in my own stuff. I also felt more comfortable walking around, which really helps with recovery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hospital-bag-for-c-section#post-693365 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:47:02 +0000 lomom 693365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found out yesterday that there is a high likelihood of me having a planned C Section since LO is an IUGR baby and will likely be born 37 weeks (or earlier, depending on NST results over the next 3 weeks). </p> <p>I had all these ideas for fun stuff to pack like my own nightgown to labor in, etc. but if I have a scheduled C Section, I'm sticking with what the hospital provides. </p> <p>I'll bring clothes for LO and something for me to wear when we leave the hospital (probably a pair of maternity pants or extra large pajama pants so nothing is too tight on the incision).</p> <p>Anyone else have a scheduled C Section? What did you pack in your hospital bag? </p>