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Catbutt Diapers · 05-20-2012, 02:27 PM

Hello everyone! I'm trying to pack my hospital bag - but I have no clue what baby stuff to bring! What does the hospital provide?

I'm planning a home birth, so if I end up at the hospital it will be because something went terribly wrong and I probably won't be up to cloth diapers and full time breast feeding at first, so should I pack disposables, bottles, formula, soothers?

Thanks!!

I_run_with_scissors · 05-20-2012, 05:08 PM

im not in SK so it may be different but our hospital provided NOTHING

ok thats a bit of a lie they will give you 1 sposie for immediately after your child is born and they have swaddling blankets that you can use while you are there

I know you are planning a homebirth but you could call your hospital and ask them if they have a list of things you should bring, i was given one when i did our hospital tour

Catbutt Diapers · 05-20-2012, 08:57 PM

That is a good idea! I had hoped to go on the hospital tour, but scheduling didn't work out.

krickison · 08-11-2012, 02:41 PM

You could also ask your midwife. I'm in bc but our hospital supplies everything, they even offered to send an extra bag of diapers home with me. I always take an extra bag of pads and because I have c-sections, their lovely mesh panties

no pressure on the incision and reduces the chance of ruining my own panties with the first few days of post partum bleeding.

Catbutt Diapers · 08-12-2012, 11:13 AM

Lucky! All that was provided when I went in was: 2 diapers, 4 postpartum pads, and 1 pair mesh panties. That's it.

jason&jilliansmama · 08-15-2012, 01:06 AM

Where in SK are you? I just had my baby in Moose Jaw and everything was supplied for me and baby. I know Regina gives you what you need while you're in And I would think Saskatoon does too.

ClaireElise · 08-26-2012, 08:41 PM

Hi, I'm in Saskatoon and have had both my daughters at RUH here. They provide everything you need for the baby, and they provide pads and underwear for you. Obviously any personal toiletries you want have to be brought by you, and if you want the baby to be dressed in their own clothes instead of the hospital provided blankets, then bring your own. But if it's an emergency situation and you forget everything, no need to worry!

05-20-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
Catbutt Diapers Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,930 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100%	What does the hospital provide (SK) Hello everyone! I'm trying to pack my hospital bag - but I have no clue what baby stuff to bring! What does the hospital provide? I'm planning a home birth, so if I end up at the hospital it will be because something went terribly wrong and I probably won't be up to cloth diapers and full time breast feeding at first, so should I pack disposables, bottles, formula, soothers? Thanks!! __________________ Mommy to a miracle baby, Louise.

05-20-2012, 05:08 PM	#2
I_run_with_scissors Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,714 Ratings: 57 Feedback: 100%	Re: What does the hospital provide (SK) im not in SK so it may be different but our hospital provided NOTHING ok thats a bit of a lie they will give you 1 sposie for immediately after your child is born and they have swaddling blankets that you can use while you are there I know you are planning a homebirth but you could call your hospital and ask them if they have a list of things you should bring, i was given one when i did our hospital tour __________________ ISO/IHA

05-20-2012, 08:57 PM	#3
Catbutt Diapers Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,930 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100%	Re: What does the hospital provide (SK) That is a good idea! I had hoped to go on the hospital tour, but scheduling didn't work out. __________________ Mommy to a miracle baby, Louise.

08-11-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
krickison Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 601 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100%	You could also ask your midwife. I'm in bc but our hospital supplies everything, they even offered to send an extra bag of diapers home with me. I always take an extra bag of pads and because I have c-sections, their lovely mesh panties no pressure on the incision and reduces the chance of ruining my own panties with the first few days of post partum bleeding. __________________ Married to my Best Friend Trent Mom to Keltie 08/10/07 and Taylor 05/09/10

08-12-2012, 11:13 AM	#5
Catbutt Diapers Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,930 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100%	Re: What does the hospital provide (SK) Lucky! All that was provided when I went in was: 2 diapers, 4 postpartum pads, and 1 pair mesh panties. That's it. __________________ Mommy to a miracle baby, Louise.