What to take to hospital
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Topic: What to take to hospital
Posted By: Kim
Subject: What to take to hospital
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 2:04pm
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My sister has toxemia so may be having her baby tomorrow and just wants to check what she needs to take and what the hospital supplies (Auckland Hospital) . I had both of mine in Saudi so am no help.
------------- Zac Mark - 30.11.05 Samara Ailsa - 13.08.07 |
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 2:19pm
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I don't know what the hospital has there, but best of luck to your sister. I have been there twice and its not nice. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 2:20pm
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Hi Kim,
Middlemore supplied everything, cloth nappies, clothes, maternity pads etc. I took my own as well as the clothes arent exactly lovely looking, take your own breast pads and lanolin good luck to your sister ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 2:34pm
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Food-something to eat afterwards. i was so hungry after having Ella and it took ages (at NSH) to get some dinner, which just ended up being a cheese sandwich. I would also bring a couple of pairs of PJ's. And also don't forget the camera ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 2:39pm
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i was given food straight away but hospital food isnt great so thats a really good idea, also i should have packed food for my partner he was starving! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 2:53pm
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She might want a few maternity bras and a few tops as well, when my milk came in I managed to soak through everything.
Definitley food and maybe some drinks, like powerade etc. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 3:50pm
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I agree on the food. You get meals (eventually) but partners don't, so pack stuff for them (or some money for the cafe).
Take comfy bed type clothes, bras and breast pads. Also if you're going to be there a while, maybe take a pillow and blanket for your partner. Also clothes for bubba to go home in. When we were there they didn't supply baby socks or hats. Just baby hospital gowns and blankets. But maternity pads, nappies are all supplied. Take breastfeeding books/info. The nurses up there are often to busy to spend the time needed with you to help get you going. Don't be afraid to ask though. I got quite annoyed with the nurses helping me coz they all had impatient attitudes. Good luck, hope all goes well!  ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 4:21pm
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Could take soft toilet paper - that hospital one ply sandpaper is pretty awful after having a bubba. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: julz59
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 4:47pm
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I agree with the snacks as hospital food is not that great. I found bananas to be great as they are easy for a midnight snack.
Good luck with the new addition!!!! |
Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 5:09pm
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my partner tried to buy some food but there was only the vending machine which isnt very filling for someone who missed dinner as we rushed to the hospital, thomas was born at 4.30 so he was pretty hungry! so definitely pack lots of food ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kim
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 5:47pm
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Thanks so much everyone for your replies, they have been really helpful. ------------- Zac Mark - 30.11.05 Samara Ailsa - 13.08.07 |
Posted By: MyBelly
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:14pm
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nickers!! plenty of them, ones your sister wont mind throwing out afterwards, i was incredibly suprised at how much i bled (sorry TMI) but thats the one thing i will make sure i take next time!
good luck to your sister 
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Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 10:35pm
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cotton granny undies.. maternity pads (hospital have some but i found them USELESS) toilet paper (hospital provides wafer thin cheese graters) food to nibble on between meals.. auckland hospitals food is okay, but i found that after not eating for hours i was starving for almost a week LOL -------------  
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Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 10:30am
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yeah the hospital ones you have to change very regularly especially to begin with, good point neeks when you first start making milk it is hungry work! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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