https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:55:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234450 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:58:48 +0000 Eko 2234450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pillow and robe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234376 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:31:26 +0000 MrsBrewer 2234376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use essential oils regularly, so I brought lavendar EO for during labor to keep me calm and focused! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234340 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:43:02 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2234340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought my exercise ball, iPod and dock, and snacks. Nothing else ever left my bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234338 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:41:24 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2234338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear the only thing I will bring for #2 is my Contigo straw water bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234254 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 18:05:35 +0000 looch 2234254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't bring it, but the midwives used lemon oil ( put on a tissue for me to breathe in) when I was feeling fatigued during labor.</p> <p>I also brought my own water bottle, lip balm and a hair tie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234145 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:06:24 +0000 Mrs. J 2234145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I labored mostly at home (2 days), but we were at the hospital on day 3 for about 8-9 hours before my son was born. While there, we walked the halls a lot and we brought Up to watch, so I bounced on the ball while we watched it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234137 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 13:01:00 +0000 SweetiePie 2234137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my own pillow (put a distinctive pillowcase on it so it stands out from the rest of the hospital pillows) and my own robe. With the messiness and discomfort after labor I just felt most comfortable in hospital gowns and it was nice to have my own robe to throw on for walks or visitors.</p> <p>Bring a phone charger with a long cord! That was a comfort item for me since I used my phone a lot while I labored. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234133 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 12:53:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 2234133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought more things for comfort for our stay in the hospital. During labor I don't think I used anything of my own, but I was similar to Lindsayinny that I was already in very active labor when I checked in. </p> <p>Having my own pillow after was nice though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234077 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:12:46 +0000 LindsayInNY 2234077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anya: Our Bradley instructor said the same thing about scents! She recommended putting oils on a rag so if you no longer like it, you can remove the smell.</p> <p>Our hospital had one of those massager things for us to use which was a good attempt to help the back pain. I packed a tennis ball as well because I didn't know they'd have the massager. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234076 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:11:36 +0000 QBbride 2234076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought my own pillow, which was really nice. I didn't really have time to use anything else (unscented massage oil). Last time I brought an iPod (all rooms had speakers). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234072 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:07:52 +0000 Charm54 2234072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anya: yes to the head massager!! It was amazing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234066 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:56:01 +0000 Anya 2234066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought a head tingler (the multi pronged massager thing), music, and scented lotion and didn't use any of it! I labored mostly at home though and was only in the hospital for 2.5 hours. A tip I got from a doula was if you bring anything scented for comfort like oil or lotion make sure you seal it in a plastic bag and don't put it on your skin in case all of a sudden during labor you hate the smell and don't want it anymore! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234065 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:50:53 +0000 LindsayInNY 2234065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it all depends on your labor. I made playliss and whatnot but was at 5cm when I got to the room and ignored all of it! We used a birth ball and lots of liquids to stay hydrated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-take-to-the-hospital-for-comfort#post-2234060 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 10:24:22 +0000 Keybee 2234060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are planning a med free birth in a hospital. My midwife said we could bring things to make the labor room more comfortable. I'm aware that some things may get... messy. I am thinking of a throw I've had for awhile, my own pillow, speakers for my phone, maybe LED candles. What else? What did you take or wish you had taken? </p>