OHbaby! Forums : what to wear for delivery https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 08 May 2026 17:16:04 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:01:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26881 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : Cool Forum! Has given me lots...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=703179&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#703179 Author: fionae
Subject: 26881
Posted: 13 June 2009 at 9:01pm

Cool Forum! Has given me lots of ideas to add to the list of what to take! Havn;t actually started one yet but maybe I should or ill prob forget it all when the time comes

]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=703179&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#703179 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I headed to the birthing unit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=702682&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#702682 Author: Mamma2N
Subject: 26881
Posted: 12 June 2009 at 4:39pm

I headed to the birthing unit in a nightie, undies (those awesome ones that come in a pack of 8 which your mum bought you when you were 8! ) and a singlet.. got rid of my undies while I was waiting for the pool to fill, then off with the nightie and I laboured and birthed in just my singlet... Oh and I had, DH, Mum, MIL, student midwife & MW obviously in the room and FIL joined in 2 minutes after Nova arrived. And yes he has seen alllllllllll of me!!

But honestly, I couldn't care less at the time, I was only concentrating on one thing and so was everyone else

My advice - wear whats comfortable ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:39:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=702682&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#702682 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I was in my granddads pjs with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=702041&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#702041 Author: Babe
Subject: 26881
Posted: 11 June 2009 at 12:48pm

I was in my granddads pjs with Jake lmao my granny washed the bottoms after my waters broke and I still have them! I gave birth in his pj top and everyone is right you don't care what you wear! My mum and my dad actually ended up being with me when Jake came out and it was incredible for my dad he was just so blown away coz I was 1 when him and my mum met and got married so it was really special. I totally recommend taking a cardy (easy on and off) and warm socks coz I hit the cold stage at one point and wanted my socks on. I think thats the only thing out of my bag that I used haha looking forward to seeing what happens this time round ]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:48:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=702041&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#702041 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : Hmmmm.....I had been trying to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=701648&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#701648 Author: fattykat
Subject: 26881
Posted: 10 June 2009 at 3:50pm

Hmmmm.....I had been trying to find a (black) cheap nightie that wasn't too grannyish or revealing for wearing but have now decided to go and buy a cheap oversize T-shirt.
Very practical thread for us 1st timers
]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:50:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=701648&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#701648 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I laboured in a singlet and sarong...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700657&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700657 Author: EmDee
Subject: 26881
Posted: 07 June 2009 at 5:59pm

I laboured in a singlet and sarong to begin with (for both births) but ended up starkers soon enough!]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:59:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700657&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700657 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : The first time around I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700560&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700560 Author: BusyMum2three
Subject: 26881
Posted: 07 June 2009 at 12:21pm

The first time around I think I had one of my old tshirts, but thats cause I had time to think about it!

Second time around, I wasnt so lucky to have time up my sleeve, and the MW just chucked a gown on me...it was perfect as like many of you say, they arent too hot and save your own clothes!

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:21:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700560&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700560 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I mostly labour in DF&#039;s tshirt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700548&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700548 Author: paulainauckland
Subject: 26881
Posted: 07 June 2009 at 11:58am

I mostly labour in DF's tshirt - once I felt really mean and used one of his favourites. Really, they need to be burnt afterwards so if you feel like you can, I would recommend an old T or just using a hospital gown.

But you definitely need thick, wool socks for after (DF puts them on for me as I'm going thru transition) as the shock hits you and you get the shakes. ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:58:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700548&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700548 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I was in my birthday suit as was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700499&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700499 Author: freckle
Subject: 26881
Posted: 07 June 2009 at 9:34am

I was in my birthday suit as was in the pool most of the labour... then when I had to be transfered to hospital I must of put something on but truly can't think what... I just asked DP and he thinks I was still pretty much nakey ... I remember not caring at all if I had clothes or not and I'm normally a very private person...]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:34:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700499&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700499 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I had a nightie. I just brought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700473&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700473 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 26881
Posted: 07 June 2009 at 7:51am

I had a nightie. I just brought a cheap cotton one from the warehouse. (Not granny lol)

I was getting in and out of the bath so ending up just wearing my dressing gown. my waters broke on that though so i was just wearing a singlet in bed with sheets over my bottom halk coz you get checked so often down there.

Its funny coz i always worried about "what to wear" before having DD, but honestly when the time comes you dont care,

i always say you leave your dignity and the door when you come in and get it back on your way home ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:51:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700473&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700473 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : i had on a hospital gown and that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700422&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700422 Author: kabe
Subject: 26881
Posted: 06 June 2009 at 8:55pm

i had on a hospital gown and that was fine. Infact, I wore one at night for the duration of my hospital stay, as I was bleeding quite heavily and didn't want to clean my own PJs.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:55:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700422&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700422 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : trust me when you have been in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700417&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700417 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 26881
Posted: 06 June 2009 at 8:35pm

trust me when you have been in labour for hours and want to get that baby out..you want care who sees you naked.

I had to have a ventouse birth as I had been pushing for 2 hours..I had my legs up in stirrups and a dr/registratar looking up in between my legs lol so very dignified (he had to do the ventous) but I could not have cared less at that stage if the queen of england walked passed I just wanted that baby out.

remember midwives have seen it all it is part of their job and heck if they cant handle seeing a woman (in labour/giving birth) naked then IMO they are in the wrong job.]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:35:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=700417&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#700417 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : Don&#039;t think my aunt wore...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699843&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699843 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 10:23pm

Don't think my aunt wore a lava lava...her baby is half samoan. But it does sound like a fantastic idea.

I'm due in the height of summer so doubt I will be wearing much but I'm glad some people have mentioned that you get cold afterwards. That never crossed my mind.

Personally, I won't be too worried if I end up in my birthday suit. Hope MW doesn't mind either. Must be odd for MW's to meet someone, knowing in 9 months time they're going to see you at your most vulnerable. Naked and with your down there bits on full show.
Sorry, that was just one of those thoughts that crossed me mind.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:23:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699843&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699843 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : ahh yes a lava lava sounds great......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699838&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699838 Author: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 10:12pm

ahh yes a lava lava sounds great... my little baby is half samoan too....

thats a fab idea.. will ask my mother in law for a couple...]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:12:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699838&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699838 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : i had to get into one of those...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699826&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699826 Author: Niki2010
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 9:24pm

i had to get into one of those stunning little numbers aka hospital gown but it was all good as I was hot so it was pretty comfortable but I agree after the birth you start to freeze so I also recommend taking something warm to wear for after.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:24:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699826&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699826 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I have lava lavas that I will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699723&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699723 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 5:55pm

I have lava lavas that I will try and wear and I have dps tshirts to wear as well. DP has a big oversize tshirt that now has a tomatoe sauce stain on it altho I could get it out eventually if I tried but he just said for me to use it. Love having a big island dp lol.

]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:55:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699723&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699723 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : lol umm i have all intentions...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699709&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699709 Author: rorylex
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 5:24pm

lol umm i have all intentions of getting a birth wrap i think the look great as ill be heavily preg in summer so will be good before the birth as well as soon as i saw them i knew i was gonna get one, im also having a home/water birth.

all birthing units and hospitals have the gowns avalible. but i hated them felt so much better in my own top which was just a big maternity top.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:24:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699709&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699709 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : Do they offer gowns in birth centres...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699698&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699698 Author: Spicy Chick
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 5:06pm

Do they offer gowns in birth centres too, or is it just available in hospitals?]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:06:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699698&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699698 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : When I was in hospital and in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699607&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699607 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 2:35pm

When I was in hospital and in hard labour I was just in the hospital gown with nothing on underneath. I took my bra off once I got to hospital(had singlet on though and pants) cos it was annoying me and I was really hot, and then I got into a gown a few hours later. It was comfy, i didnt want to be naked in front of everyone, but didnt want underwear on either so the gown was good.

Flissty I agree with you on those gown things, $120!! No thanks lol!!! It will just get all gross anyways, I remember while I was in labour my gown got so wet and bloody and eeeww yuck! I could think of a million better things to spend $120 on!

Edited by Sheza]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:35:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699607&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699607 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I&#039;m hoping to have a water...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699601&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699601 Author: Smurfling
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 2:29pm

I'm hoping to have a water birth, no idea what I'm going to wear but I know it wont be one of those expensive dress things- they're pretty pointless. I'm guessing that I'll either be in an old t-shirt of my little brothers (he's over a foot taller than me and a fair bit wider!) or I'll be wearing nothing and just have a nightie there for afterwards. I'm going to have my husband and my mother there with me so me being naked is nothing they wont have seen before (granted it's been like 15 years or so since my mother saw me naked but whatever), and of course my midwife who is probably used to seeing naked women by now. The only thing concerning me is that my husband's mother is going to come up to Hamilton around my due date. She probably wont be in the room while I'm giving birth, but if she is I definitely wont be comfortable not wearing anything around her! So I guess I'll just have to see what happens ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:29:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699601&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699601 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I just wore the hospital gowns...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699524&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699524 Author: sally belly
Subject: 26881
Posted: 04 June 2009 at 11:09am

I just wore the hospital gowns too & felt fine in them. I was in the pool for a while & was slightly surprised that my MW suggested I keep the gown on while I was in there

I ended up having a c/sect so wore a gown for a couple of days simply because it was far easier than getting dressed.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:09:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699524&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699524 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I remember the first time I had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699424&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699424 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 26881
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 10:15pm

I remember the first time I had just an old t-shirt of Mum's on & that was it & then got into one of their gowns.

This time I had on undies cause they were holding in the pads cause I was leaking all over the place, I think I also had a T-shirt on a towel around my waist & I was wrapped in a minky blanket cause when I got to transition I was freezing. I wore their gown again.

I also found I got really hot in the beds so just wore their stunning gowns, least we didn't have to wash them]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:15:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699424&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699424 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : i got way to hot so moved from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699418&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699418 Author: angel4
Subject: 26881
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 10:09pm

i got way to hot so moved from my clothes to a tshirt of dhs and then nothing (i was really hot) but then afterwards i was freezing - mum had to give me her cardigan to wear over the gown they gave me. I would advise taking something warm for afterwards as apparently a lot of women go into shock for a bit.
I also dont see the point in spending all that money. A large tshirt is perfect if you want to wear something.
The next thing was that after i got over shock i was really hot - i found they kept the wards really really warm. So needed short pjs and a short sleeved nightie - even though it was winter. ]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:09:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699418&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699418 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : Flissty I have seen those wraps...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699414&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699414 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 26881
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 10:05pm

Flissty I have seen those wraps and dresses. They are so pretty, but I just can't see the point in wearing a $120 dress thats going to get covered in blood and amniotic fluid and whatever else happens to com out as well.

This is an interesting thread though, it's something I have wondered about although it's a long way off for me.]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:05:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699414&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699414 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I wore a hospital gown and was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699389&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699389 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26881
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 9:42pm

I wore a hospital gown and was quite happy in it. For the 2-3 days after delivery I was bleeding really heavily so stayed in hospital gowns but once the bleeding settled, I was in black trackies and BF singlet.

Sorry in case it offends anyone but I am somewhat confuzzled by the special birthing wraps you can buy for $120+ - honestly, it'll get messy - wear whatever is cheap and easily cleaned/disposed of.

Good idea to have something nice for afterward. ]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:42:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699389&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699389 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I was offered a gown, but preferred...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699299&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699299 Author: Kellz
Subject: 26881
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 6:30pm

I was offered a gown, but preferred to stay in a comfy old t-shirt, and yeah nothing on the bottom,..when i was in the pool i was naked. Just take whatever u feel comfortable with. There is no way to predict how long labour will be etc, I had heaps of stuff just in case. After 23 hrs of labour then 3 hrs on drips when I was finally allowed a shower (assisted) the midwife couldnt believed that the first thing I did was was my hair and shaved my armpits, lol! It made me feel better! So yeah,..anything goes!]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699299&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699299 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : Maybe a large t-shirt that you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699279&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699279 Author: Febgirl
Subject: 26881
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 5:31pm

Maybe a large t-shirt that you don't mind getting dirty? I wouldn't bother packing anything for the bottom half

I wore my maternity bra throughout labour, as it was all a bit rushed and I showed up at hospital wearing a satin top and jeans! Don't think I was offered a hospital gown....]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:31:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699279&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699279 <![CDATA[what to wear for delivery : I have brought a pretty nightie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699255&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699255 Author: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: 26881
Posted: 03 June 2009 at 4:49pm

I have brought a pretty nightie and light robe to wear after the delievery .... (and when guests come etc)

but what should I pack to wear for the actual delievery ?? I will be at Wgtn hospital... do they give you a gown or something ??

I know a lot of people go naked but I want to have the option of something as well just incase for comfort etc...

Thanks for the advice...
]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:49:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26881&PID=699255&title=what-to-wear-for-delivery#699255