Ep198: Everything You Need to Have in Your Hospital Bag

So today we’re talking about how to get ready for the hospital, specifically what to pack. Packing your hospital bag can feel stressful and getting ready in advance will give you one less thing to worry about when the time comes. Of course there’s more you can do to prepare for your trip than just packing. I also offer some helpful logistical tips to make navigating your labor and birth easier. As an OB/GYN I’ve seen a lot of what works and what doesn’t and I’d love to share some of that knowledge with you today!   In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -What it means to “pre-register” with the hospital and how it can make your birth easier -Why it’s a good idea to visit the hospital and find labor and delivery ahead of time -What “GBS” refers to and why your GBS status is important -What to bring for while you’re in labor -What to bring for after your baby is born -What to bring for going home -What not to bring -What your partner should bring -Why it doesn't matter what you look like "down there"   -- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode198 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE * Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/DRNICOLE * Head to AvocadoMattress.com today and save up to ten percent on certified organic mattresses. Dream of Better – for you and the planet. - https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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