I suggest you actually pack two bags - one for labor and one for your hospital stay. By packing two bags you don't have to unpack your hospital bag every time you want some thing from it! These bags don't have to be big, you will only be in the hospital overnight for a vaginal delivery, up to three days for a C-section. Of course, ask your doula what they bring to your birth and what the hospital supplies.
High protein snacks (protein bars, etc) non-smelly food!
Our local hospital (Maui Memorial Medical Center) has a company that takes family pictures before you are discharged. They are free to take but you have to purchase them.
Make sure you take home everything (pads, peri bottle, baby diapers, etc) from the hospital! Make sure your support person brings the car seat for discharge. It has to be brought in to the hospital for your discharge.
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