What to take to the maternity hospital:
Documents - 3 copies of ID, original ID. Maternity record (exchange card).
For delivery:
3 adult diapers
3 absorbent underpads
Still water, preferably 0.5–2 liter bottles
Bananas or a chocolate bar
2 nightgowns, 1 short
Flip-flops or other spare footwear
Wet wipes — 1 large pack
2 rolls of paper towels
For mom:
2 robes, preferably comfortable breathable cotton. 1 warmer (robe).
Two nursing bras
Purelan cream by Medela or Bepanthen
Nipple shields for nursing if the nipple is not formed
Hygiene items
Nightgown
Socks
Minimal dishes/cutlery
Night pads (do not take urological ones)
Phone, charger
Fabric face towel
For the baby:
5 thin swaddles
2 warmer swaddles
Diapers — 1 pack
Wet wipes
3 pairs of socks
Newborn mittens — 2
Hats — 1 smaller, 2 slightly larger
2 bodysuits
2–3 undershirts/side-snap shirts
3 pairs of baby pants
Diaper cream
Liquid baby soap
Small cotton towel
Nightgown, cups, cookies, water, just in case — bed linen, incontinence pads, disposable underwear, several reusable cloth diapers, a breast pump, a bottle, things for the baby.