Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Check-up for today

Today 27th May 2009, result of my pregnancy check-up, I'm not MPP (Marginal Placenta Previa) again. Alhamdulillah, thanks god. ;)

And today, I'm entering the 33nd week of my pregnancy. I feel my baby in my womb so heavy and that make I'm a little tired.

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.:: Pregnancy Tips ::.

What to pack in your hospital bag

Written for BabyCenter Malaysia

You're in the final stretch, with only a few weeks to go before your due date. Now's the time to pack a bag for all the essentials you'll need during labour and after your baby is born.

Print out this checklist to help remember everything you need. It's a good idea to have your bags packed by the time you are about 36 weeks pregnant, so that you're not rushing around in early labour trying to get everything done then!

Hospitals vary in their policies about what you are allowed to bring with you when you have your baby. You may want to take a few items from home, such as your own pillows or cushions, to make the environment more personal and less clinical. Check what the hospital provides and what you can bring yourself, but be aware that hospitals can be short on space -- and you may need to store everything in a small cabinet by your bed.

What to pack for labour

• Your birth plan

• Dressing gown -- useful if you end up pacing hospital corridors in early labour

• Slippers

• Socks -- believe it or not, your feet can get cold during labour

• An old nightdress or a T shirt to wear in labour, if you don't want to put on the hospital gown. It might get a bit messy, so don't buy anything specially to wear in hospital.

• Massage oil or lotion if you would like to be massaged during your labour

• Lip balm

• Snacks and drinks for you while you are in labour, or some glucose tablets to keep you going

• Watch with a second hand, to time contractions

• Digital camera or camcorder. If you want to bring a camcorder, check with the hospital beforehand -- not all of them allow them in delivery rooms.

• Relaxation materials: books, magazines, games etc.

• Pictures of someone or something you love (the inspiration you may need to see you through to the end)

• TENS pain relief machine if you are planning to use one

• Toiletries

• Water spray, or a hand-held fan to keep you cool

• Music to listen to

For your birth partner

• A change of clothes

• Snacks and drinks -- you don't want a dehydrated, hungry birth partner looking after you!

For after the birth

• Going-home outfit, and loose comfortable clothes to wear while you're in hospital. It will take a while for your tummy to go down so you'll be still wearing maternity clothes when you come home -- sorry!

• Nursing bras -- two or three

• Breast pads for when your milk comes in

• Maternity pads -- a couple of packs

• Nightshirt or T-shirt -- front opening shirts are useful for breastfeeding

• Toiletries

• Towels, hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste

• Old knickers/cheap knickers/disposable knickers -- don't bring your best ones as they will get messy. If you end up having a caesarean, the hospital may provide one of those brilliant stretchy knickers that are comfortable over your scar.

• Arnica tablets to help with bruising after the birth. Although there's no conclusive evidence that they work, many women report that taking arnica helps reduce bruising and helps the healing process.

• Ear plugs, in case you end up on a noisy ward!

• Your mobile phone - and charger!

For your baby

• An infant car seat

• One outfit for the trip home (all-in-one stretchy outfits are easiest). The hospital provides baby gowns for your baby to wear during his stay.

• Baby blanket (a warm one if weather is cold)

• Nappies

• One pair of socks or booties

• Hat

• Muslin squares

Once you've got your hospital bag organised, remind yourself of the first signs of labour so you know when it's the real thing!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Check-up for today

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