For the car
- Towel in case your waters break
- Plastic bag in case of nausea or vomiting
- Heat pack
For your labour
- Antenatal card
- Water spray for your face
- Lip balm
- Pair of loose-fitting socks or slippers
- Brush, hair band or clip to keep hair off your face
- Heat pack
- Massage/aromatherapy oil
- Phone or CD with your favourite soothing music
- Staminade® or Gatorade®
- Jelly beans or jubes
- Hospital gowns are available for your use in labour, however you can bring a loose t-shirt or nightie instead if you prefer
For your partner
- Change of clothes and pyjamas
- Toiletries and personal medications
- A book
- Snacks
- Camera
For your stay
- Credit card
- Your Medicare card
- Your health insurance card
- Your current medication
- Comfortable bed attire
- Personal toiletries, including hairdryer
- Slippers or comfortable footwear
- All medications and tablets you are taking (bring them in their original packets)
- Any repeat prescriptions
- Maternity pads
- Nursing bras
- Casual clothes, including front opening shirts
- Books and magazines
- Mobile phone and charger
- Battery-operated night lamp for soft light in your room
For your newborn baby
All you need to bring is an outfit to go home in and a cotton bunny rug or wrap (weight depending on time of year).
What Mater provides
No need to worry about these things, the Mater has you covered for:
- Sanitary pads
- Disposable undies
- Disposable nappies
- Baby night gowns
- Baby blankets
- Towels
- Cotton wool
