https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:17:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1271037 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:35:49 +0000 looch 1271037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To add to the husband list, a pair of indoor shoes with traction! When I delivered, it was snowy and I made my husband take his shoes off at the hospital room door because I was walking around with no shoes on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1270895 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 01:01:42 +0000 anonysquire 1270895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Thank you! I love that list!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268402 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 22:17:25 +0000 Arden 1268402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is what I packed for my birth center birth turned hospital transfer:</p> <p>Labor Bag:<br /> Wallet (identification, insurance cards, cash)<br /> Birth plan, transfer birth plan, c-section birth plan.<br /> Delivery gown<br /> Slipper socks<br /> Bikini swimsuit top (for the birthing tub)<br /> Panties<br /> Sleep bra<br /> Robe<br /> Birth ball and pump<br /> Flameless candles<br /> Water bottle with bendy straws<br /> Massage oil and lotion<br /> Scent diffuser and essential oils<br /> Notebook and pens/pencils<br /> Massagers</p> <p>Recovery bag:<br /> Breast pads<br /> Blow dryer<br /> Baby book<br /> Boppy<br /> Maxi pads<br /> Tucks medicated pads<br /> Dermoplast<br /> Lavette Bottle<br /> Postpartum tea for bath<br /> Nursing gowns<br /> Nursing pajamas<br /> Robe<br /> Brief panties<br /> Nursing tanks<br /> Slipper socks<br /> Large wet bag<br /> Toiletries (lip balm, hair ties, headbands, contact lenses, glasses, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, shaving cream, razor, lotion, hairbrush, contact lens solution, makeup.</p> <p>Diaper bag;<br /> Baby toiletries (shampoo, lotion)<br /> Towels and washcloths<br /> Cloth diapers<br /> A&amp;A swaddle blankets<br /> Diaper liners<br /> Cloth wipes and solution<br /> Small wet bag<br /> Burp cloths<br /> Coming home outfit (cable knit bunting)<br /> Coming home accessories (mittens, socks, hat, bow)<br /> 2 newborn kimono sets (side snap)</p> <p>Husband's bag:<br /> Camera (with charger, cards, batteries, tripod)<br /> Laptop (with charger and external hard drive)<br /> iPod (with speaker and charger)<br /> Cell phones (with chargers)<br /> Swim trunks (for the birthing tub)<br /> 2 changes of clothes<br /> Pajamas<br /> Toiletries</p> <p>Food cooler:<br /> Raspberry leaf tea, bottled water, lemonade, fruit juices, chocolate milk, sprite, ginger ale, yogurt drinks, coconut water, almond milk, popcorn, jello, yogurt, nuts, popsicles, cheese, fresh and frozen fruit, cucumbers, baby carrots, bagels, canned soups, cereal.<br /> Cooler with ice and ziplock bags for the placenta. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268384 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:54:23 +0000 anonysquire 1268384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Good idea, like a second bag in the car? I remember asking their transfer rate and it was very low. They do a lot more transferring for freaked out moms (could be me) or moms who end up wanting an epidural than for emergencies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268368 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:33:14 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1268368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just curious. How often are patients transferred from the center to a hospital? I know that sadly only happens in serious situations but I would make sure to have a small overnight bag just in case I couldn't be home right away (thinking of a phone charger, boppy pillow, etc). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268367 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:32:04 +0000 anonysquire 1268367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: That is pretty much how ours is set up. Thank you again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268358 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:28:53 +0000 mrsjazz 1268358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: Ask your midwife next time you see her. Our birth center didn't really provide much of anything besides our room and midwives (and birthing tub). They had a little kitchen and microwave if you wanted to make tea or heat up soup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268351 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:25:34 +0000 anonysquire 1268351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Thank you, that is very thorough!!!!</p> <p>@Silva: I will need to ask them what the provide. I was kind of thinking they don't provide anything? But I really haven't asked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268332 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:14:45 +0000 mrsjazz 1268332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: Yes! I forgot about that. I did pack a peri bottle and pads, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268327 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:10:52 +0000 Silva 1268327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does the birthing center provide anything? The list above looks good, but maybe you will need pads and a peri bottle? The hospital provided enough for me to use there, so I didn't bring any (and brought a ton home), but not sure if it's the same where you will be? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268319 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:06:42 +0000 mrsjazz 1268319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I packed:<br /> Going home outfits for me and baby<br /> Comfortable labor clothes: nightgown &amp; bathing suit, slippers<br /> Snacks and drinks for labor for me, husband, and doula<br /> Music (not a must but music helps me relax).<br /> Depends and newborn diapers (just a few)<br /> Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, lip balm (and any other needed toiletries, for instance if you wear contacts, contact solution)<br /> Cell phone, camera, chargers for both<br /> small bottle of olive oil (for back massage, perineal massage, and for the baby)<br /> Car seat<br /> extra pillow<br /> baby blanket<br /> nursing/maternity bra<br /> big granny panties for after delivery<br /> Anything you want to bring to help you during labor</p> <p>That's all I can think of off of the top of my head. Some of the stuff I didn't end up using because I ended up having to transfer to the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-for-a-birthing-center#post-1268273 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:34:38 +0000 anonysquire 1268273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What did you pack in your bag if you went to a birthing center? After you have the baby you only stay for 4 hours. So I am not really sure what I will and wont need? Can anyone help me please!!! </p>