Hospital bag??

One thing I'd like to add, if you are giving birth in a public hospital (and maybe even the private hospitals here in HK) I recommend bringing ice packs and baby diapers--but not for the purpose you might think. You may have been told to bring post-partum pads for bleeding but when I gave birth I had some perineal bruising so the clever nurses took a baby diaper, cut it open horizontally and took a ice pack (one of the ones you twist to activate--disposable) and put it inside--the diaper is much more absorbant and softer than the post-partum pads and the ice pack provided a lot of comfort and relief. Also on my list are a topical pain relieving spray such as Dermoplast or Lanacaine that can be sprayed on any sensitive areas--it's cooling, doesn't sting and relieves pain.
 
Hi MLBW,

Thank you so much for your recommendation. May I ask where you get these type of ice packs from? Also where can I get pain reliving spray from, does any pharmacy sell it? Thanks again
 
hi below is a list provided by the hospital that i would be delivering my baby. i hope it helps.

your own night clothes (at least 3 changes)
films and camera
santiary pad (if there is a brand that you are used to)
list of addresses and telephone numbers of friends and relatives you wish to contact
books, magazines
nursing bras
moisturiser for lips and/or Evian spray for face
socks
something to carry your baby home in
comfortable clothes and shoes to wear home
old/disposable underwear
clothes and wraps for the baby to wear home
things your partner may need if they are staying with you
 
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