The BIG day has finally arrived. You are about to be a mother now. Let’s look at some tips on how you can manage your first maternity hospitalisation better:
| No. |
Activities Stage |
Check List |
| 1. |
Signs of Labour |
Ensure that you have signs of labour such as rupture of membrane and contractions. |
| 2. |
Admission |
- Hospital registration card
- Insurance card (if any)
- Pre-natal records from your doctor’s office
- Name of your baby’s paediatrician (if any)
- Birth plan (if any)
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| 3. |
Basic Needs |
- Mother’s clothing
(Lots of underpants, loose & comfortable clothes, slippers, toiletries, maternity pads, etc)
- Baby’s clothing
(Diapers, receiving blanket, mittens, socks, etc)
- Newborn diapers
- Mother’s food & snacks
(Mineral water, juices, yogurt, chocolate bar, fresh fruits, etc)
- Other things such as massage oil, lotions, medications, etc
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| 4. |
Hospital Stay
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- Most of the questions about your hospital stay will already be addressed when you choose your doctor & hospital. Make sure that you are well-versed on the hospital’s procedures and regulations. Seek help from the attending nurses should you need further assistance.
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| 5. |
Welcome Home Baby |
- Taking your baby home is a joyful yet daunting experience for new parents. Find out more on how you can better prepare to take your baby home at our Welcome Home Baby page.
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