Labour kit

• 2 pillows with colourful pillow cases
• 1 adult blanket
• 1 pair of socks and 1 pair of slippers
• Comb, brush, hair pins, hair ties
• Labour log, pen and notebook
• Lip balm, gum, suckers
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash
• Comfortable clothing to wear in labour, 2 t-shirts (large), stretch pants and robe
• Books, cards, magazines
• Snack for support person during labour
• Watch/stopwatch to time contractions
• Portable music device
• Massage cream
• Tissues
• Rolling pin, tennis balls, hot/cold packs for back pain
• Focal point – picture, toy
• Camera
• Cord blood banking kit (if registered in program)

Medication reconciliation

Bring a list of the medications that you take including the dosage and how often you take the medications. Remember to include all herbal and over-the-counter medications.

Cellular phone

May be used on both Labour and Delviery and Postpartum units.

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We are pleased to offer you free Wi-Fi.
Wireless network: NYGH_GUEST  

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Postpartum kit

Leave your suitcase in your car and bring it to the Postpartum Unit after the baby’s birth.

Required:

• Pen and paper
• A watch
• 3-4 nightgowns with front closure for breastfeeding
• Slippers or other appropriate footwear
• 6-8 pairs of cotton underwear (thongs are not suitable)
• 1-2 bras (nursing bras if you’re planning on breastfeeding
• 1 large package of heavy flow feminine pads
• Personal toiletry items
• Breast pads and nipple cream
• 1 large refillable water bottle
• 3-4 sleepers for the baby
• 1 package of newborn diapers
• 1 package of baby wipes
• A box or several soft purse-size packets of facial tissue
• Clothing for you and the baby to wear home
  • please bring clothing appropriate for the time of year
  • no “knitted” mittens or booties
• Safety approved rear-facing car seat
• Vaseline in a tube
• Baby soap

Please do not wear or bring expensive jewellery to the hospital. Please leave electrical appliances at home.