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having a c section, what do i pack ?

hello i am 18 and very nervous about all of this, im 34 weeks and think its about time i start packing my hospital bag. i found out the other day that i am now having a planned c section and dont know if there is anything different that i would need to put in my bag for example would pj bottems hurt me ? would i need nighties instead ?and what is the avarage amount of days i would be stopping in the hospital for ? Plus could i have an idea of what to pack for the baby i dont know how big he is going to be but dont want to take to much to the hospital :)

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Posted on 12/01/2012 13:55:58

Livi's mummy

i havent had c sections but my sister has had 2 so i say this with knowledge from her:
pj bottoms would probably be ok if they come up over your bikini line
big knickers (rather than bikini type) are a must - bikini type will sit along where your scar will be and will be very painful

your stay will depend but normally they get you out quite quickly. they will have you up on your feet the next day. my sister stayed in for 5 days after her first was born but mainly because her first was born slightly premature. with her 2nd baby she was out on the 2nd day.

baby will need:

a few vests
a few sleepsuits
hat
cardigan
blankets for coming home
a pack of napppies, a pack of wipes, nappy sacks
dont forget your car seat!

what i did was to leave spare of everything at home in the cot where my other half could find it so that if i did need more of anything he knew exactly where things were rather than having to search for it.