

So the cream got all over the tank and it was not a good look. I used a lot of lanolin cream because I didn’t know how painful breastfeeding would be. I wore these all the time postpartum and I wish I would have brought at least two to the hospital. TMI? yep, but I feel like we are on that level. Having a pajama set after a c-section is necessary for two reasons: one, the pants will keep your belly band in place and, two – they help keep the pads in place. I would recommend darker colors because it’s not a pretty situation and polka dots are feminine and cute! NURSING PAJAMAS On your second day you will start walking to the bathroom and the gown makes things much easier to move around. I brought a gown, a nursing tank, and two nursing bras (+ wore them all). If you are nursing, you’ll be nursing around the clock. You’ll be able to nurse while guests come and go and gives easy, open-access for your incision checks.

A nursing robe and a cozy cardigan are two must-haves. This means comfort, needs to be your priority. With a c-section delivery, you will likely be in the hospital for 2-3 nights. If you haven’t pre-registered for your delivery, now would be a good time.
#C section hospital bag checklist license
Turn on your JavaScript to view content WALLETįirst and foremost, you’ll need your driver’s license and insurance card. There are some affiliate links in this post where I make a small commission when you purchase through the links. There is a c section hospital bag checklist at the bottom of this post that outlines what you need for new mom, dad, and newborn. I used ziploc bags to organize and compartmentalize things so wasn’t rummaging through bags to find stuff. Once I had it all, I laid everything out on the bed and organized it into each bag: mama’s bag, dad’s baby, and baby girl’s bag. I ordered everything else online and left those boxes near the door. I put everything I knew I needed and had in my Vera Bradley bag near the door. I’ll be honest, it took a while to get the bags actually packed. We created a human and she was about to be here, a member of this crazy household. Once the bags were packed, I remember looking over at Bruno and thinking about how crazy it was that we were about to meet our little girl. I remember creating list after list, scrolling up and down pinterest for everything I would need to feel comfortable at the hospital.

Having the hospital bags packed and by the door brings the “realness” of parenthood to a whole different level.
