What to pack for Matilda?

[dingdongding]

thanks for all your replies!

 

[ssheng]

If you are BFing, which Matilda advocates (and they have a bunch of nurses who will help you with this during your stay), I also found that I used a nursing bra and breast shells while I was there, because you will be really sensitive and unless you have a private room, probably want to wear the hospital gown which will rub against you. In case you aren't familiar with shells, get the kind with holes in it for breathability. These aren't the shields, btw, which do something else - these are the shells that provide some air flow and no chafing during the first few days before you toughen up.

 

[dingdongding]

ssheng, thanks for the great advice. where can I get the shells? any particular brand?

 

[RileyC]

Apologies in advance for the silly question (I am expecting my first baby), but how do maternity pads differ from regular sanitary pads, if at all? Thanks.

 

[nicolejoy]

Maternity pads are just bigger/longer for very heavy flow. I actually just used "goodnights" because they were cheaper/more readily available. But you do need something larger/more absorbent than regular pads.

 

[RileyC]

^Thanks Nicolejoy
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[taysty]

About the pads, I find the maternity pads of the brand kotex too bulky and uncomfortable to use.

 

[ssheng]

I got the shells at Eugenes, but I think you can get them at any mom/baby store, like B2B or Mothercare - should just be in the same section as all the storage bags, pumps, etc.

 

[Sarah_Lotus]

I would consider taking a light weight cardigan to the hospital so that when you do the skin-to-skin contact you can have your shoulders covered. Mothers have told me that this makes them feel more dressed and thus more comfortable, especially when they had visitors.
SARAH

Sarah Hung IBCLC
www.lotuslactation.com

 

[dingdongding]

thanks ssheng!