Maternal-Child Services
at The Brantford General Hospital

Your Hospital Stay
Labour and Delivery

The Parent and Children's Program provides excellent care to families with newborns and children. We work in partnership with families as we care for them in a supportive manner. To help us serve you better, we suggest you bring the following items with you for your hospital stay during labour and delivery.

For Mom, we highly recommend:

	Feminine pads with maximum absorbency for heavy flow
	Underwear, three to six pair
	Personal care products toothbrush and toothpaste mouthwash soap brush and comb shampoo and conditioner shower cap body lotion
	Supportive or nursing bra
	Washable nursing pads
	Moisturizer for your lips
	Food for labour coach (drinking boxes, chocolate bars, fruit etc.)
	Loose change for pay phone, vending machines, parking
	Nightgown or alternate clothing suitable for nursing
	Lightweight housecoat and slippers
	Ricepack, hot pack, or hot water bottle

Optional:

	Pillow (identified by a bright pillowcase)
	Tennis balls in a sock or a rolling pin in a towel
	Watch with a second hand
	Paper, pen, address book, phone numbers
	Popsicles, Freezies
	Camera and film
	Socks
	Battery operated CD/Tape Player and favourite CDs/tapes of relaxing music

For Baby, we highly recommend:

	Package of newborn diapers
	Barrier Cream, i.e., Petroleum Jelly
	Clothing for pictures and the trip home
	Receiving blanket

For Baby, we require a:

Car seat