https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 08:08:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-99583 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:54:08 +0000 lavender 99583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on wearing a hospital gown the entire time I'm there. I really don't feel like ruining my own clothes. But my bag is packed with tshirts (maternity and nonmaternity), yoga pants and socks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-99197 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:12:41 +0000 red_seattle 99197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore the hospital gown and a sports bra most of the time I was in labor &amp; in recovery. (I didn't want a nursing bra when I didn't know what size I'd end up being, and the sports bra I wore was darn comfortable, and easy to lift up to nurse.) I brought a robe and other clothes, but never used it because I was too hot during labor &amp; as I was recovering. The hospital actually gave me a robe of the same material as the gown to wear when I walked during labor and that worked wonderfully. After the c-section I had compression boots on for 24 hrs to prevent blood clots, and the incision/staples had to be checked often, then removed, so it was easier/impossible to mess with wearing anything else but the hospital gown. Going home, I wore some size L sweat pants (I'm a s/m usually, so these fit and were comfortable even with the incision), and a maternity tank, and a loose hoodie. I looked like hell, but I was comfortable and at that point, that's all that mattered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-99167 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:50:25 +0000 regberadaisy 99167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jessiejo17:<br /> Thanks for the link!! I'll check it out next time I'm at Target. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98870 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:27:46 +0000 LuLu Mom 98870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I just got one last weekend at Target that was thin, definetely a new spring item. I had been looking for one for awhile: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Gilligan-OMalley-Womens-MixMatch-Robe-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13879761" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/Gilligan-OMalley-Womens-MixMatch-Robe-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13879761</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98831 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:03:39 +0000 Goldilocks1107 98831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm planning to bring a robe that I bought specifically to wear while pregnant that I plan on leaving behind at the hospital (it's one of those zip-front, sleeveless old-lady robes).<br /> After delivery, I think I'll have a couple comfy maternity tees/tanks to wear and some cropped yoga pants (that are already on their way out, so I don't care if they get "dirty").<br /> Then a casual cotton dress or something to wear home. I'm due at the end of May, so I think yoga pants might be a little warm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98787 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:36:54 +0000 MamaG 98787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore the gown until I showered. I had a c-section. After I showered and for the rest of my stay I wore jersey dresses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98771 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:27:51 +0000 His Barista 98771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brought a home outfit and just wore the hospital gown the whole time. I was bleeding a lot so it didn't matter what I wore. Lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98757 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:40:13 +0000 Boogs 98757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wore the hospital gown. I was stuck to my IV and there was no way to get out of the darn thing. It ended up not being that much of a biggie, I was in too much pain to care. </p> <p>Word to the wise for those who haven't given birth yet, make sure your going home outfit is something that would still be comfortable if you end up having an incision from a c-section. It was something I wished I had thought about and I looked like such a mess going home because I had nothing comfortable to wear, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98751 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:28:56 +0000 looch 98751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I delivered, I wore the shirt I wore into the hospital, a black and ivory striped top. I wore the hospital gown the first night then changed into my own short gown. I was burning hot the entire time I was there and the gown was so uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98675 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:44:29 +0000 Maysprout 98675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hospital gown during delivery and the first night. The second day I wore a jersey dress (it was the summer) but again their pjs. The ones I brought weren't great for breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98671 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:42:46 +0000 skibobrown 98671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also plan to stay in the hospital gown. I also purchased a cheap lightweight bathrobe from Target to wear over my gowns-- both for warmth and for modesty's sake. I plan to be up and walking around the hospital during labor, so I feel like I need the robe to cover up a bit! </p> <p>For after labor I also packed a couple of zip or button-down sweatshirts and sweaters to serve the same purpose as the robe. </p> <p>(@regberadaisy: My robe is thin and from Target. I think it cost maybe $24? The brand name on it is Gillian &amp; O'Malley.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98610 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:39:50 +0000 autumnlove 98610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wore the gowns that the hospital provided! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98595 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:08:10 +0000 Mrsbells 98595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i plan to stay in the hospital gowns. My mom also gave me two nicer gowns to wear, so I will take them with me but dont plan to wear them until at least a day after birth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98592 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:06:57 +0000 MsMini 98592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I had major surgery (thoracic surgery with chest tubes, etc) I was out of the hospital gown by 6 hours post-op, so I assume I will feel the same after I give birth. </p> <p>I plan on bringing some nursing PJ's (I have 3 sets, so probably 2 of 3), also I am going to bring some yoga pants (2-3 pairs) and a couple nursing tanks. All the bottoms will be black, so I don't have to worry about staining.</p> <p>For going home, it will depend on the weather, but if it is nice, maybe a black jersey dress and sandals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98588 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:01:23 +0000 mrs. wagon 98588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I don't know about your hospital, but ours has gowns that open in the back but have ties, kind of like a wrap dress, and you can tie it closed on the side, near your hip. There's also no neck tie-- it snaps closed along the tops of the shoulders, making it easy to open to nurse. I actually love it and wish I had one for home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98587 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:59:10 +0000 winniebee 98587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on bringing a few pairs of loose fitting yoga pants and long tanks or nursing tanks for the hospital. Who knows if I'll wear that stuff or instead if I'll just wear the hospital gown, but I'll at least have the option. I will probably just wear yoga pants home, too, or maybe a jersey dress - all of that trauma to the whooha and I doubt I'll want to wear anything else! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98574 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:39:57 +0000 regberadaisy 98574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining:<br /> I'm glad I'm not the only one! I feel like I'm wearing a ugly off shoulder dress half the time. Do they sell them in different sizes? I as under the assumption they only made them in one size. I would go to a medical supply store and pick up a small size one if it was available!!!</p> <p>On a related note. I've been looking for a THIN robe to bring to the hospital that's under $20. Any suggestions? I've checked Marshalls/TJ Maxx, Target but nothing yet. Maybe now that spring is here there'll be more of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98570 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:36:24 +0000 mrs. wagon 98570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love hospital gowns! Haha. I don't know why. But I did bring a nightgown/robe combo from Motherhood which I changed into after my first shower the next day, which was SO nice. It's a short gown that also has a nursing top so it was nice to change into after the first shower. I totally loaded up on the disposable underwears (two or three at a time) and the huge peach pads so I didn't have a problem of leaking onto the nightgown.</p> <p>I brought sweatpants and a hoodie to go home in, but I so wished I brought maternity pants or a dress, nothing that binds at the waist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98566 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:30:02 +0000 Andrea 98566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore the gown for the icky part but then I just wanted outta that thing so I changed into the gown and robe I brought. I felt sooooooooooooo much better so I'd recommend bringing 1 outfit and robe just in case you do want to change. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98550 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:58:40 +0000 Rubies 98550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I woke hospital gowns the entire time - I was bleeding so much I didn't want to risk bleeding through my clothes. Going home, I just wore pregnancy capris and a t-shirt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98530 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:35:27 +0000 chopsuey 98530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept my hospital gown on until I showered. I think I showered.. 6-10 hours after LO was born. Then I changed into some velour pants and a nursing cami. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98528 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:32:32 +0000 yoursilverlining 98528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: no kidding - one size does NOT fit all for hospital gowns. I'm debating buying some small sized hospital gowns on eBay or at a medical supply store for delivery because I know having something on that doesn't fit at all will just irritate me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98516 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:21:08 +0000 regberadaisy 98516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm planning on only bringing a going home outfit and a pair of pj pants and comfy tshirt for after delivery.<br /> If the hospital gowns are anything like the exam gowns at the OBs office they are HUGE on me. So uncomfortable and I'm always grasping at them to keep them on. No,thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98515 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:19:00 +0000 cupcakemama 98515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore a hospital gown during labor. After delivery it was trackpants, a tshirt and cardigan. My hospital didn't do gowns post delivery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98512 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:13:36 +0000 eeh 98512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on just wearing the hospital gown but also packing a light weight robe in case we go walking during labor and in case I want to wear it when guests visit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98461 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:14:03 +0000 mrsjazz 98461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a loose-fitting t-shirt nightgown from Target for delivery. Something I don't mind throwing away after labor. I have a dark colored nightgown for after my first shower and some comfy drawstring pants for going home. I'll be at a birth center, so no hospital gowns for me anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98459 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:10:43 +0000 banana 98459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wore the hospital gown with my soft robe over it whenever I had to leave the room for whatever reason. I would HIGHLY recommend bringing a soft/small robe. I didn't have as much blood oozing out because I had a c-section so it didn't get on my robe or anything. For going home, I'll wear the same thing I did with my first. Stretch waist yoga pants and a cotton v-neck shirt. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98442 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:58:39 +0000 runsyellowlites 98442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got 2 very long tanks that go past my bottom from target to wear... I'll be here at home so I'm not too worried about bottoms, but if I were I would get something comfy.</p> <p>Being comfortable in labor can make a huge difference in how fast &amp; easily you progress. =)</p> <p>Even if you just take a robe from home to wear while you labor or something that reminds you of your at home environment that can help too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98437 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:56:31 +0000 mediagirl 98437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'll take elastic waist shorts and a soft tee-shirt for the coming home day. I plan on wearing the hospital gown while I'm there so I don't have to do laundry or ruin something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-didwill-you-wear-during-labor-andor-after-as-well#post-98429 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:52:17 +0000 Mrs. Bee 98429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i just wore the hospital gown. blood would have leaked onto my pajamas anyway. </p>